Site Operations Manager Remote / Telecommute Jobs

R-00183265





Description






Position: Site Operations Manager






Location:

Alexandria, VA (Deploy OCONUS-Rotation)





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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented teams. United by a shared commitment to our customers success, we empower our people, support our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide every aspect of our work, ensuring we do the right thingfor our customers, our people, and the world around us.





Thrive in a Mission?Focused Environment





Your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. We welcome your perspective and ideas, in order to foster collaboration and deliver world-class solutions. We look for solutions that not only transform businesses but also change the world. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; company matching 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; tuition reimbursement and more.




The Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a

Site Operations Manager

to support a manned ISR program headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with extensive OCONUS operations. The HR3DGI program is a large?scale, complex Operations and Technology Integration effort executed across multiple COCOMs. Leidos serves as the sole provider for manned and unmanned ISR aircraft that collect, process, and disseminate high?resolution 3D geospatial data worldwide.




The Site Operations Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations and serves as the primary Leidos representative at assigned OCONUS locations. In this role, you will oversee daily site operationsincluding collection management, facility requirements, military engagement, and data disseminationwhile leading a deployed team of 2025 personnel, including department managers for Flight, Ground, and Technical Processing operations.




This position is ideal for leaders who value extended time off between deployments and are willing to deploy for up to 120 days at a time. The role is active only while deployed, in training/pre?deployment status, supporting CONUS tasks, or attending required meetings; all other periods are in a leave?without?pay (LWOP) status. While occasional travel to HQ in Alexandria, VA, may be required, relocation is not required.





Primary Responsibilities:

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  Manage on?site operations
  
  including flight operations, collections, processing, administration, logistics, aircraft maintenance, personnel welfare, facilities, communications, and host?nation subcontractors.
  
  
  


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  Coordinate daily operational planning
  
  , scope, design, and execution.
  
  
  


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  Maintain oversight of deployed staff, equipment, and operational readiness.
  
  
  


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  Contribute to the development, refinement, and implementation of operating procedures.
  
  
  


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  Conduct site audits for compliance with Government metrics, including GFR audits per AR95?20 / 8210.1C.
  
  
  


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  Partner with Lead Pilots to support Flight Operations Management.
  
  
  


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  Enforce flight standards and regulatory compliance to ensure safe operations.
  
  
  


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  Monitor and track flight status and mission execution.
  
  
  


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  Support CONUS Resource Managers with scheduling, logistics, procurement, and pre?deployment coordination.
  
  
  


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  Resolve operational issues and maintain open communication with program management and customers.
  
  
  


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  Submit accurate daily flight operations reports and prioritize intra?theater flight requirements.
  
  
  


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  Develop site stand?up, shutdown, and mobilization plans, including accurate lead?time estimates for customer and PMO briefings.
  
  
  


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  Provide timely updates and reporting to CONUS and OCONUS leadership.
  
  
  


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  Perform additional duties as required to ensure program responsiveness.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

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  Bachelors degree and
  
  8+ years of relevant experience
  
  (additional experience, training and/or certifications may substitute for degree).
  
  
  


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  US Citizen; currently possessing an
  
  Active Secret clearance
  
  with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI upon hire.
  
  
  


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  Minimum
  
  3 years of management experience
  
  with an operations focus.
  
  
  


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  Experience leading or managing
  
  deployed/OCONUS teams
  
  .
  
  
  


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  Ability to obtain a passport and deploy internationally.
  
  
  


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  Willingness to deploy OCONUSincluding to Hazard/Hardship locationsfor
  
  90+ days at a time
  
  , with 90150 days off between rotations; deployments involve long travel periods and non?standard work hours (84 hours/week).
  
  
  


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  Ability to meet all DoD and program?specific medical and training requirements for deployment, including CRC requirements.
  
  
  


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  Knowledge of ISR airborne and geospatial collection systems.
  
  
  


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  Strong understanding of military operations, terminology, and joint/interagency planning processes (e.g., JMDP).
  
  
  


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  Ability to maintain operational knowledge of airborne collection platforms and remote sensing payload capabilities.
  
  
  


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  Knowledge of flight and ground operating procedures and ability to manage daily 8210.1C compliance.
  
  
  


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  Proven communication skills to provide rapid and accurate feedback to the program management team and directly to the customer regarding the day to day operations of the site.
  
  
  


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  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
  
  
  


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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Special Operations Aviation or aviation management experience.
  
  
  


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  Previous experience supporting ISR operations.
  
  
  

AMSOPP1




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Original Posting:

May 14, 2026




For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.





Pay Range:

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00




The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.





About Leidos





Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .





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