Production Operations Liaison at BLACKROCK STRATEGY INC

Blackrock Strategy Inc. (BrS) is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions to both government and commercial clients. Our expertise spans the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, private equity, high-net-worth families, and business leaders, offering innovative, tailored support to meet their most pressing needs.

Our mission is to provide tailored expertise to optimize resources and reduce risk, protecting the interests of government agencies, businesses, and individuals. We deliver expert assessments and proactive strategies to ensure safety, resilience, and relevance in a dynamic world.

At Blackrock Strategy, we believe in investing in our people. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, surrounded by a team that values your ideas and contributions. We prioritize professional development, offer competitive benefits, and foster a workplace culture built on respect, innovation, and teamwork. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting your career, we provide the tools and support you need to succeed and thrive. Join us, and be part of a company that values integrity, embraces innovation, and celebrates the unique skills each team member brings to the table.

Position Overview

Be the eyes and ears of a high-priority defense production effort.

Blackrock Strategy is seeking a Production Operations Liaison to work directly within an active manufacturing environment, supporting real-time production visibility and delivery readiness.

Embedded on the production floor, this role focuses on tracking manufacturing progress, identifying risks early, and delivering clear, accurate insight to leadership and government stakeholders.

This role directly supports customer visibility into production execution and plays a key part in ensuring delivery readiness for critical defense systems.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means:

• The government customer receives clear, timely insight into production progress and issues

• Manufacturing and supply chain concerns are recognized early and communicated effectively

• Leadership has reliable visibility into readiness, risks, and execution status

• Production activity, dependencies, and bottlenecks are accurately tracked

• The liaison operates as a trusted, independent presence within the production environment

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a full-time, on-site presence within a production facility

• Monitor manufacturing activity, production flow, and throughput

• Develop situational awareness of production status, schedule performance, and supply chain constraints

• Identify bottlenecks, delays, and risks impacting delivery timelines

• Track system completion status and production dependencies

• Gather information directly from manufacturing, logistics, and quality teams

• Provide clear, concise updates to leadership and government stakeholders

• Translate floor-level observations into actionable summaries

• Coordinate across manufacturing, logistics, and program stakeholders

• Escalate risks and execution challenges early to support decision-making

• Track material flow, supplier impacts, and key dependencies

Required Qualifications

• 3–8+ years of relevant experience in defense, manufacturing, logistics, or production environments

• Experience working in or around production floors or industrial environments

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Costpoint, Oracle, etc.)

• Strong ability to gather, assess, and communicate operational information clearly and concisely

• Ability to operate independently while prioritizing competing production demands

• Comfortable working in a production environment with frequent interaction across manufacturing, logistics, and program teams

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Currently possess or can obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting defense production, fielding, or integration efforts

• Background in aerospace, unmanned systems, or mission systems

• Experience with production planning, logistics coordination, or operational readiness activities

• Experience in military operations, logistics, maintenance, or readiness functions is preferred, but not required

• Experience preparing executive updates, briefings, or status reports

• Ability to build credibility quickly in technical and operational environments

Important Note

This is not a hands-on engineering role, but it does require a strong awareness of manufacturing and supply chain processes and an understanding of how work moves through a production system.

This position is aligned to mid-level professionals with hands-on experience in production, logistics, or defense program environments.

Work Environment

This position requires full-time, on-site presence in Huntsville, Alabama, embedded within an active production environment supporting defense program activities.

The role involves regular interaction with technical teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders, and operates in a fast-paced environment where maintaining awareness of program execution, production status, and delivery readiness is critical.

Language Skills

Ability to read, interpret, and communicate information in English, including production documentation, technical instructions, safety procedures, and government-related guidance.

Ability to prepare clear, concise written updates, summaries, and reports for leadership and government stakeholders.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to identify and assess operational issues by gathering information from multiple sources, analyzing production and supply chain data, and applying sound judgment.

Capable of translating observations into actionable insights, including identifying risks, bottlenecks, and impacts to schedule or delivery.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable laws.

• Ability to move throughout a production facility and remain on-site for extended periods

• Ability to sit or stand for extended durations depending on operational needs

• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds occasionally

• Regular use of vision, hearing, and verbal communication in active production environments

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Blackrock Strategy LLC is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prioritize a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, actively recruiting, employing, and promoting qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class under applicable law.

Blackrock Strategy actively supports veterans and individuals with disabilities, complying with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources at 256-429-3608.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance