ILSDeployment Operations Manager; Contingency

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ILS2:
Deployment Operations Manager (Contingency)

K 's Exploration & Logistics (E&L) business unit delivers mission-critical solutions supporting global defense, federal civilian, logistics, engineering, readiness and modernization programs, scientific research support, and exploration initiatives in some of the world's most complex and challenging environments. The business unit supports customers across the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, and commercial partners, delivering innovative solutions that enhance mission readiness, operational effectiveness, and long-term mission success.

The Deployment Operations Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for deployment, contingency, expeditionary, and continuity of operations activities in support of ILS2 Task Order execution. This role is responsible for directing deployment operations, coordinating contingency response efforts, synchronizing field support activities, and ensuring operational continuity across dynamic, remote, and potentially degraded operating environments. Working closely with logistics personnel, infrastructure support teams, technical sustainment staff, communications specialists, readiness coordinators, operational stakeholders, and Government leadership, the Deployment Operations Manager ensures mission requirements remain operationally synchronized, responsive, and aligned with contingency planning objectives.

The position supports transition activities between sustainment and contingency operations while maintaining deployable mission readiness and continuity of operations capabilities. Through proactive coordination, operational oversight, and readiness management, this role contributes to mission success by ensuring Task 5 deployment and contingency operations remain fully integrated, adaptable, and capable of supporting surge, emergency, and expeditionary requirements.

This position is contingent upon award of the contract.

• Provide leadership and oversight for deployment, contingency, expeditionary, and continuity of operations activities supporting Task 5 mission requirements.
• Direct deployment operations and coordinate contingency response activities to ensure operational readiness and mission effectiveness.
• Synchronize field operational support functions across logistics, sustainment, communications, infrastructure, and support organizations.
• Coordinate with Government leadership, operational stakeholders, and supporting teams to ensure deployment activities remain mission-aligned and responsive to evolving requirements.
• Support operational transitions between routine sustainment activities and contingency or expeditionary operations.
• Oversee readiness coordination and deployment preparation activities necessary to maintain deployable mission capability.
• Monitor deployment status, operational readiness metrics, and field activity execution to support leadership decision-making.
• Support contingency planning, operational reporting, deployment tracking, and operational recovery activities.
• Identify operational risks, readiness gaps, resource constraints, and contingency challenges and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Facilitate coordination between fixed-site and expeditionary operations to ensure continuity of operations across diverse operating environments.
• Prepare operational reports, readiness updates, briefings, and mission status assessments for program leadership and stakeholders.

• BS / BA Engineering, Sciences, or Other Related Program Field and at least 10 years of directly related experience. Advanced Degrees (M.S. / MBA) preferred. Extensive Program Management Experience and increasing leadership responsibility. Preferred cross-functional and business experiences. In lieu of formal education, 18 years of directly related experience. Specific contract requirement will prevail.
• Experience leading deployment operations, contingency planning, expeditionary operations, operational support, or emergency response activities.
• Experience coordinating complex operations across multiple functional organizations and stakeholder groups.
• Knowledge of operational readiness, continuity of operations, deployment management, and contingency response principles.
• Experience supporting mission-critical operations in dynamic or austere environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in operational, military, government, or contractor…