OCONUS ISR Site Operations Manager
Listed on 2026-05-29
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, General Management
Description
Position:
Site Operations Manager
Location: Alexandria, VA (Deploy OCONUS-Rotation)
Make an Impact with Leidos
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 thing—for 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 HR3
DGI 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 operations—including collection management, facility requirements, military engagement, and data dissemination—while leading a deployed team of 20–25 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:
Manage on‑site operations including flight operations, collections, processing, administration, logistics, aircraft maintenance, personnel welfare, facilities, communications, and host‑nation subcontractors.
Coordinate daily operational planning
, scope, design, and execution.Maintain oversight of deployed staff, equipment, and operational readiness.
Contribute to the development, refinement, and implementation of operating procedures.
Conduct site audits for compliance with Government metrics, including GFR audits per AR95‑20 / 8210.1C.
Partner with Lead Pilots to support Flight Operations Management.
Enforce flight standards and regulatory compliance to ensure safe operations.
Monitor and track flight status and mission execution.
Support CONUS Resource Managers with scheduling, logistics, procurement, and pre‑deployment coordination.
Resolve operational issues and maintain open communication with program management and customers.
Submit accurate daily flight operations reports and prioritize intra‑theater flight requirements.
Develop site stand‑up, shutdown, and mobilization plans, including accurate lead‑time estimates for customer and PMO briefings.
Provide timely updates and reporting to CONUS and OCONUS leadership.
Perform additional duties as required to ensure program responsiveness.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience (additional experience, training and/or certifications may substitute for degree).
US Citizen; currently possessing an Active Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI upon hire.
Minimum 3 years of management experience with an operations focus.
Experience leading or managing deployed/OCONUS teams
.Ability to obtain a passport and deploy internationally.
Willingness to deploy OCONUS—including to Hazard/Hardship locations—for 90+ days at a time
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