Site Operations and Technical Services Lead

RTX

. Plan and execute the sustainment strategy for fielded and soon-to-be-fielded UAE THAAD systems .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $118,300 - $224,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing sustainment strategies for advanced electronic systems, particularly in the context of DoD programs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage project costs and schedules, and maintain strong customer relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sustainment Strategy ManagementEarned Value ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipDoD Radar Programs ExperienceActive U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCost ManagementSchedule ManagementRisk ManagementTechnical Data ReportingProposal DevelopmentField OperationsSustainment ActivitiesRadar Systems ExperienceSensor Systems Experience

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCustomer Relationship ManagementLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

IMS ToolsIMP ToolsFRACASData Delivery SystemsTechnical Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMActive U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoD SustainmentFielded SystemsTechnical Engineering SupportProgram Office InteractionCost-Effective Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute the sustainment strategy for fielded and soon-to-be-fielded UAE THAAD systems
Provide domestic leadership to onsite support staff, maintenance, and technical engineering support
Oversee site operations and technical services across all functional groups supporting the UAE THAAD contract
Ensure cost and schedule for maintenance plans, fly-away teams, reach-back engineering support, FRACAS events, site operations support, and test integration
Interact frequently with customers, the program office, and functional and technical leaders
Establish communication cadence among technical and logistics leads
Identify risks and opportunities and develop mitigation and capture plans
Lead Customer Meeting and Data Delivery cadence efforts
Partner with engineering leads, chief engineers, and technical leads on cost-effective technical solutions
Attend customer working groups and maintain positive customer relationships
Identify and advocate for future sustainment needs and best practices
Review program status and track engineering and program leadership reviews
Support proposal efforts, negotiations, and reviews for new scope and contract modifications
Balance cost and schedule while delivering contract-compliant products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
Experience managing project or program cost, schedule and risk or experience with Earned Value Management, Risk & Opportunity, IMS or IMP tools
Experience with proposal or capture efforts
Experience with technical and financial data and reporting
Experience presenting program and technical issues to senior stakeholders
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Experience leading cross functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Global Supply Chain, and/or Quality through hardware development, production and test
Experience in Field Operations and Sustainment
Experience executing DoD sustainment and/or product support activities
Experience with radar and/or sensor systems, or other advanced electronic systems
Experience with DoD Radar Programs
Ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, customers, teammates, and suppliers
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available