OCONUS Rotational Site Lead

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Manage and oversee site operations for airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) projects within the INDOPACOM or EUCOM AOR .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $96,216 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of ISR flight operations and aviation principles, with proven experience in managing site operations for military ISR missions. Capable of developing policies, conducting quality assurance, and providing expert guidance while ensuring compliance with security and operational standards.

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ISR Flight OperationsQuality Assurance/Quality ControlOperational Site-Specific RequirementsTactical Mission SoftwareTS Clearance with SCI Eligibility

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Hard Skills

ISR FundamentalsAviation PrinciplesSite SurveysExpeditionary OperationsDecision-Making SkillsOperational ImprovementsGovernment Furnished Equipment ManagementMission Command ExperienceSERE Level C QualifiedIndependent Operation

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipTraining and MentoringCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMIRCTactical Mission Software

Certifications & Qualifications

TS Clearance with SCI EligibilityCI PolySERE-220 Training

Industry Keywords

INDOPACOMEUCOMAOROCONUSMilitary OperationsGovernment ContractsJoint OperationsCombined OperationsSecurity RequirementsDeployment Readiness

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and oversee site operations for airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) projects within the INDOPACOM or EUCOM AOR
Participate in and coordinate special activities, readiness exercises, training, education, and other mission-operation tasks
Provide onsite management for military or government ISR missions to meet required monthly flight hours
Define, develop, and implement policies and procedures for successful missions and operations
Act as the deployed team’s direct point of contact with the COCOM
Direct subcontractors according to project requirements and applicable Statements of Work
Conduct QA/QC checks, assessments, reviews, and audits for subcontractor compliance
Oversee integration, testing, and operational use of technical insertion efforts
Develop operational improvements to increase effectiveness
Establish and monitor quality-control standards throughout OCONUS project activities
Develop briefings, documents, papers, concepts, and reports for Government presentation
Ensure compliance with security requirements and procedures for deployed contracting personnel
Provide direction, training, and assistance to project staff as a senior subject-matter expert
Provide policy and guidance recommendations to the Program Manager and program management team
Track, handle, and report Government Furnished Equipment at the OCONUS site
Work rotational 60–90 day assignments on an 84-hour work week while in country

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 3 years relevant experience with a Master’s degree in a related field; or 0 years experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
Willingness to deploy to and work in austere conditions
Proven independent decision-making skills
Experience working in multiple AORs
Extensive knowledge of ISR flight operations
Experience working overseas with US military commands, staff sections, and foreign nationals
Experience operating independently or as a small team
Experience in ISR operational site-specific requirements, site surveys, and expeditionary operations
Detailed understanding of aviation principles, including ISR fundamentals, tactics, and analysis
Detailed knowledge of computer operations and applications, including Tactical Mission Software, mIRC or similar chat software, and Microsoft Office
US Citizenship required
Must possess and maintain TS clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain CI poly
Must be fully deployable according to AFRICOM, EUCOM, PACOM, and CENTCOM Theater Entry Requirements
Preferred: SERE Level C qualified with ability to obtain SERE-220 training
Preferred: TS clearance with SCI eligibility and a CI Poly
Preferred: Previous experience as a site lead on US Government interagency, joint, and combined operations
Preferred: Former military experience with working relationships with INDOPACOM and/or EUCOM taskforce command staff on multiple prior deployments
Preferred: Ability to fly as a Mission Commander when required
Capable of climbing ladders, tolerating confined spaces, and extreme temperature variances

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions
Educational and training programs for continual career growth