CONUS Site Lead

Site Lead For Intelligence & Operations Solutions Division

The Intelligence & Operations Solutions Division currently has an opening for a Site Lead supporting a CONUS-based manned ISR program. Leidos is the Lead Systems Integrator for manned aircraft providing imagery and multi-source data for both real-time and post mission analysis. The CONUS Site Lead is responsible for leading CONUS ISR flight and ground operations to maximize mission results, ensure safety of personnel and equipment, and maintain accountability to U.S. government personnel. The Site Lead reports directly to the Operations Manager, and maintains direct liaison with Government, Military, and other Contractor representatives at the CONUS location.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage all aspects of the deployed airborne surveillance operations site to meet program goals and objectives, including administration, aircraft maintenance/employment, logistics, personnel welfare, facilities, operational systems and flight standards and regulatory compliance.
• Effectively communicate and report equipment personnel and facility status to Program Management and other internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Maintain operational oversight of staff and equipment
• Monitor and track flight status
• Assess risk and obtain flight authorization
• Develop and edit procedures, audit site for compliance with contractual performance requirements
• Manage a team of 10-14 operations personnel to include Airborne Sensor Operators (ASOs) and Intelligence Coordination Center (ICC) managers.
• Support Operations Manager with administrative and operations management tasks when off rotation for up to 20 hrs weekly.
• And all other duties as required to ensure responsiveness of the program.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI and ability to maintain.
• Experience leading deployed Flight operations, teams, and personnel.
• Effectively communicate with Leidos and sub-contractor functional leads, managers, and employees.
• Be willing to deploy for rotations of up to 90 days to various CONUS or OCONUS operating locations as directed by the Government.
• Be willing to work long hours and/or non-regular hours in Hardship and Hazardous locations.
• Be able to obtain a passport to travel internationally.
• Have or be able to obtain a FAA Class II medical certificate or military equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Special Operations Aviation experience
• Prior ISR rotation management experience
• Prior experience as a STAMP Assistant Site Lead or interim Site Lead.
• Prior experience working with the CONUS and OCONUS customer at the Command level.

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