WASS Country Site Manager - 29626

Requisition Number: 29626

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $

Security Clearance:
Secret  

Level of

Experience:

Management HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership at HII - Mission Technologies

HII's Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

+ Know & Grow Your People - Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.

+ Build Relationships - Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.

+ Take Ownership - Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.

+ Customer First - Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.

+ Shape the Future - Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.

+ Act with Urgency - Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies (HII-MT) is seeking highly qualified Site Managers to support the Department of State's INL/A Aviation Program at multiple international operating locations. Current anticipated locations include Peru, Panama, Costa Rica, Malta, and Iraq, with mission priorities increasingly focused on South America.

Each Site Manager serves as the senior on-site representative for HII-MT, responsible for leading all operational, administrative, coordination, and mission support functions at an assigned INL/A operating location. This role ensures seamless integration between operations, maintenance, logistics, safety, training, force protection, and government stakeholders to enable safe, effective, and compliant aviation mission execution.

The ideal candidate is an experienced aviation or mission support leader with extensive international experience, a strong understanding of U.S. Government operational environments, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, austere, and dynamic settings.

Multiple openings exist for a position that supports operations at several locations, including challenging or austere environments. Site locations will be discussed during the interview process.  

This position is contingent on an upcoming proposal.

What You Will Do

+ Serve as the single HII-MT point of contact at the site for the Senior INL/A representative (SAA or AOD) regarding all operational, administrative, and coordination activities.

+ Lead, supervise, and integrate all contractor personnel on-site, ensuring coordinated performance across operations, maintenance, logistics, safety, training, and mission support functions.

+ Facilitate operational planning, mission coordination, de-confliction, and communication between the site, the Program Support Office (PSO), INL/A headquarters, and other associate contractors.

+ Maintain liaison with U.S. Embassy Country Teams, host-nation officials, and other mission stakeholders to ensure mission alignment and resolve operational issues.

+ Provide daily oversight of aviation mission execution, ensuring compliance with INL/A directives, safety requirements, RUF guidance, and site-specific operational policies.

+ Manage site administration, personnel accountability, duty rosters, timekeeping, training compliance, and performance oversight.

+ Support force protection and security requirements, ensuring adherence to Chief of Mission (COM) policies and coordination with RSO personnel.

+ Oversee incident reporting, ensuring serious incidents are reported to INL/A within required timelines.

+ Ensure proper use, storage, and accountability of Government-Furnished Property (GFP), facilities, and mission equipment.

+ Oversee site readiness for surge operations, contingency deployments, and emergent tasking.

+ Support nationalization programs when applicable, ensuring knowledge transfer and host-nation capability development.

+ Maintain thorough knowledge of aviation operations, logistics workflows, safety standards, and host-nation laws/regulations relevant to the site.

+ Act as the senior on-site authority during emergencies, coordinating with U.S. and host-nation entities as required.

What We Are Looking For

+ 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; or 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related…