CONUS Site Lead

Leidos Holding$92K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience (substitutions allowed)
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI capability
  • Proven leadership in deployed flight operations and team management
  • Strong communication skills with stakeholders at various levels
  • Willingness for 90-day deployments in CONUS or OCONUS locations
  • Prepared for long and irregular working hours in challenging environments
  • Eligible to obtain a FAA Class II medical certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage all operational aspects of airborne surveillance at the site
  • Effectively communicate equipment and personnel status to stakeholders
  • Oversee staff and equipment operations
  • Monitor and track flight statuses
  • Assess risks and secure flight authorizations
  • Develop, edit, and audit compliance procedures
  • Manage a team of 10-14 operations personnel
  • Support the Operations Manager as needed during non-rotation periods.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Full Job Description
The Intelligence & Operations Solutions Division currently has an opening for a Site Lead supporting a CONUS-based manned ISR program. Leidos is the Lead Systems Integrator for manned aircraft providing imagery and multi-source data for both real-time and post mission analysis. The CONUS Site Lead is responsible for leading CONUS ISR flight and ground operations to maximize mission results, ensure safety of personnel and equipment, and maintain accountability to U.S. government personnel. The Site Lead reports directly to the Operations Manager, and maintains direct liaison with Government, Military, and other Contractor representatives at the CONUS location.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, manage all aspects of the deployed airborne surveillance operations site to meet program goals and objectives, including administration, aircraft maintenance/employment, logistics, personnel welfare, facilities, operational systems and flight standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Effectively communicate and report equipment personnel and facility status to Program Management and other internal and external stakeholders as required.
  • Maintain operational oversight of staff and equipment
  • Monitor and track flight status
  • Assess risk and obtain flight authorization
  • Develop and edit procedures, audit site for compliance with contractual performance requirements
  • Manage a team of 10-14 operations personnel to include Airborne Sensor Operators (ASOs) and Intelligence Coordination Center (ICC) managers.
  • Support Operations Manager with administrative and operations management tasks when off rotation for up to 20 hrs weekly.
  • And all other duties as required to ensure responsiveness of the program.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI and ability to maintain.
  • Experience leading deployed Flight operations, teams, and personnel.
  • Effectively communicate with Leidos and sub-contractor functional leads, managers, and employees.
  • Be willing to deploy for rotations of up to 90 days to various CONUS or OCONUS operating locations as directed by the Government.
  • Be willing to work long hours and/or non-regular hours in Hardship and Hazardous locations.
  • Be able to obtain a passport to travel internationally.
  • Have or be able to obtain a FAA Class II medical certificate or military equivalent.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Special Operations Aviation experience
  • Prior ISR rotation management experience
  • Prior experience as a STAMP Assistant Site Lead or interim Site Lead.
  • Prior experience working with the CONUS and OCONUS customer at the Command level.


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Original Posting:
August 3, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

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.

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