BlackSky - Operations & Facilities Manager
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field. Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. • At least seven years of progressive experience in facilities/office management, operations services, or related roles, ideally in aerospace, satellite manufacturing, laboratory, or other highly-technical environments. • Demonstrated success managing multi-site facilities. • Strong budgeting, financial planning, and vendor management skills. • Knowledge of building systems, EH&S requirements, contamination control, and technical facility compliance. • Experience supervising or mentoring team members in operations or administrative roles. • Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills. • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office suite. • Ability to lift up to 30lbs and occasionally move equipment and supplies. • Ability to respond to occasional after-hours facility/office issues or emergencies. • Experience with clean rooms, laboratories, or other high-tech environments, and the associated safety standards. • Certifications such as IFMA, OSHA, contamination control, or laboratory safety certifications. • Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), or Project Management Professional (PMP). • Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: • Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes • Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance • BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! • 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match • Flexible Spending Accounts • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs • Employer matching donations • Professional development • Mac or PC? Your choice! • The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $110,000 - $125,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.
Responsibilities
• Lead and manage daily facilities operations across multiple office, laboratory, clean room, and specialized environments to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. • Oversee the facilities and operations of our three main offices in Seattle, WA, Tukwila, WA, and Herndon, VA. • Oversee clean room, laboratory, and MOC protocols, including contamination control, equipment certification, hazard mitigation, service and calibration schedules, and environmental compliance. • Manage facility operations supporting controlled environments, office spaces, and technical infrastructure, ensuring readiness for testing, manufacturing, mission operations, and day‑to‑day workplace needs. • Coordinate and manage preventative maintenance programs for building systems, equipment, and facility infrastructure. • Oversee facility repairs, maintenance requests, and capital improvement projects, working closely with internal teams and external vendors. • Lead construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and expansion projects across all locations. • Serve as the primary liaison with building management, contractors, service providers, and specialized technical vendors. • Select, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships for facility services, utilities, security systems, janitorial, laboratory support, and clean room operations. • Partner cross‑functionally with Security, IT, People Operations, Engineering, mission teams, and lab/MOC personnel to support physical security, access control, technology installations, infrastructure projects, and workspace readiness. • Oversee receiving, shipping, deliveries, and logistics to ensure timely handling of equipment, materials, and vendor shipments. • Manage office and technical space planning, including layouts for laboratories, clean rooms, offices, and MOC infrastructure needs. • Ensure conference rooms, common areas, break rooms, and shared workplaces remain functional, organized, and well-maintained. • Plan, coordinate, and execute events and preparations for VIP visitors and internal stakeholders. • Develop, manage, and forecast facility operating and capital budgets while identifying cost‑saving and optimization opportunities. • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, facility documentation, and vendor contracts. • Lead emergency preparedness, incident response, and business continuity efforts across all facilities. • Take ownership of developing and distributing safety plans and protocols, working collaboratively with Security and People Ops. • Supervise, develop, and provide performance management for the Administrative & Facility Coordinator, including oversight of office services such as supply stocking, package management, event setup, and daily administrative operations. • Provide multi‑site support to ensure standardized processes, consistent service quality, and operational excellence across locations. • Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
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