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Sensor Site Technical Manager at Kwajalein Atoll

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Job ID: 665472BR Date posted: Apr. 30, 2024
Description:This individual will be responsible for providing both "hands-on" support as well as leading a team that provides direct radar facility operations. maintenance, and logistics support for the Space Fence Radar site located on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. This position is part of the RMS IWSS Global Sustainment organization.

The Technical Manager is responsible for all aspects of the SS1 radar and facilities operations, maintenance, management, and site activities. The Technical Manager shall interface with the host base command for coordination of operations and services and identify/address potential operational issues between host base operations and Space Fence. Specific program related tasking for this position/group will be provided by the Space Fence program management organization.

The Technical Manager shall oversee all site maintenance and operations:
- Manage all aspects of the site property, access, facilities, and PMP
- Coordinate site operations maintenance and personnel in-processing, tasking, and administration
- Coordinate and oversee OEM and/or visiting maintenance contractors
- Ensure all work processes conform with policy and processes authorized in technical manuals
- Provide routine status reports and Operations Reports when required.
- Designated as the on-site safety manager
- Ensure all security and Occupational Health and Safety practices and procedures are adhered to by site staff
- Possess knowledge of the principles, standards, and techniques of safety and occupational health management
- Possess knowledge of applicable federal, DoD, and host base regulations pertaining to the protection of the environment
- Manage and coordinate warehousing activities including inventory audits, import/export license, shipping and receiving
- Investigate and report security breaches and any other incident of security interest
- Act as Site Security Manager and oversee all security measures for the protection of classified material
- Perform liaison activities with C2 Centers, Team Hanscom, and Kwajalein Base

In addition to the radar facility operations and logistics management functions described above, the selected candidate shall provide functional group leadership including performance management and other related administrative support activities for assigned personnel; assist with management report inputs and development as required; interact with other IWSS Global Sustainment Leaders.

Applicants should be aware that there is limited medical care on the island. Applicant must be capable of working within a small group of highly motivated and trained professionals who provide facilities, radar, mechanical, electrical, IT and electronics support 24/7. The team environment is critical for mission support.
Basic Qualifications:
Demonstrated full spectrum leadership capabilities.

Demonstrated experience in Facility Operations functions, including knowledge of principles, standards, and techniques of safety and occupational health management, and applicable federal, DoD, and host base regulations pertaining to the protection of the environment.

Experience being a part of a high performing team including the ability to take direction, provide direction when required and perform to exacting standards, utilizing strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Ability to build effective relationships with internal/external project stakeholders including Key U.S. Government Customers and LM Program Office Leadership.

Ability to obtain an Interim Secret DoD security clearance prior to starting this position. Obtaining a Security Clearance requires US citizenship.
Desired Skills:
Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
Facility Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance experience.
Solid State Radar system maintenance level experience.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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