Mission Manager; Transportation & Fleet Operations

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5 days ago Requisition

POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS

Teleworking
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No

Travel Requirement
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No

Full-Time/Part-Time
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Full-Time

FLSA Status
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Exempt - Salary

Pay Range
: $90,000

* Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Position Overview
:
Garda World Federal Services (GWFS) is seeking an operationally focused Mission Manager to oversee large-scale transportation and fleet operations supporting a detention facility in El Paso, Texas. Serving as the critical operational intermediary coordinating efforts between GWFS, our subcontractor and the prime contractor, this position is responsible for managing a large fleet of transport vehicles dedicated to the safe, secure, and timely movement of residents.

The ideal candidate will directly manage high-consequence flight line operations, establish rigorous vehicle inspection and maintenance tracking systems to correct recent readiness deficiencies, and implement a strategic contingency reserve plan to eliminate service disruptions and restore customer confidence.

Duties/Responsibilities
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• Act as the central communication hub and operational intermediary between GWFS leadership, the Fleet Manager, and the Senior Logistics Manager.
• Align subcontractor execution with prime contractor expectations, ensuring seamless transmission of mission requirements, scheduling changes, and asset availability updates.
• Develop, implement, and enforce standardized pre‑mission vehicle inspection procedures to eliminate operational inconsistency across the entire transport footprint.
• Establish strict verification and documentation protocols for all pre‑deployment readiness checks, including fuel levels, fluids, battery connections, and windshield wipers.
• Conduct regular audits and spot‑checks of pre‑mission logs to guarantee complete compliance and documentation prior to any vehicle deployment.
• Oversee the subcontractor’s maintenance program to ensure strict compliance with preventative maintenance standards and federal regulations.
• Build and maintain a centralized tracking system for all preventative maintenance records and supporting documentation to provide real‑time visibility into fleet readiness status.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify recurring mechanical issues and track compliance trends to predict and prevent unexpected breakdowns.
• Provide direct, on‑the‑ground management and operational oversight for all high‑stakes transportation activities occurring at the flight line.
• Ensure precise synchronization between vehicle arrival, and resident transfer protocols under tight security constraints and time windows.
• Enforce strict safety regulations and compliance measures during all flight line transit operations.
• Drive fleet operational readiness metrics back above designated target thresholds to ensure robust mission redundancy.
• Evaluate the makeup of the current fleet and establish an adequate contingency reserve strategy to absorb unexpected mechanical failures and protect customer confidence.

Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, and Experience
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• Five to seven or more years of progressive experience in large‑scale fleet management, tactical logistics, or high‑security transportation operations.
• Professional background in detention or military logistics, federal contracting transportation, or law enforcement transport environments is highly preferred.
• Proven experience working within a multi‑tiered contracting structure, specifically managing relationships and enforcing accountability between primes and subcontractors.
• Must possess familiarity with digital‑based maintenance programs (such as PBUSE, GCSS‑A, Fleet Focus, etc.).
• Demonstrated familiarity with flight line logistics, safety compliance, and transit coordination.
• Assertive leadership and communication skills necessary to enforce performance standards across distinct…