In PersonRoutine travel throughout the Thule Defense area is required. Rotation is 9 weeks on and 4 weeks off; a 66-hour work week is the norm.
Operations & Logistics
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in management or a technical field, or completion of government/military technical training or leadership schools.
Five years of experience managing employees performing technical operations and maintenance functions.
Three years of hands-on experience with government contracts for the operations and maintenance of phased-array or equivalent radar or technical systems.
Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Department of Defense security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Employment and start date are contingent upon receiving the required U.S. Department of Defense interim security clearance.
Favorable completion of a National Agency Check with Local Agency Checks is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion in a normal working office environment.
Ability to work extended hours on weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to travel throughout the Thule Defense area routinely.
Ability to work a 9-weeks-on, 4-weeks-off rotation schedule, subject to possible adjustment; a 66-hour work week is the norm.
Ability to walk, sit, type, bend, and lift items as required by the position.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and enforce quality assurance, security, fire protection, and safety programs.
Implement procedures and programs to control costs while ensuring the timely and efficient use of assigned manpower and resources.
Manage all Performance Work Statement operations and maintenance requirements for SSPARS; plan, direct, and control station manpower and contract resources to provide 24/7 mission support.
Establish programs, policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with Performance Work Statement requirements and standards, and ensure each work center meets or exceeds performance thresholds.
Implement station training programs to ensure workforce proficiency and certifications.
Provide 24/7 emergency response capability.
Visit each work center to verify staffing compliance and use of operating procedures and technical data.
Participate in Group and Squadron Commanders’ staff meetings.
Ensure station operating instructions are reviewed annually or sooner when needed and remain current with operations and maintenance procedures.
Support the quality program and coordinate development of the monthly Quality Status Report with Quality Assurance; respond to issues and deficiencies identified by the Squadron Commander, Station Contracting Officer Representatives, and Mobile Contracting Officer Representatives.
Support MWOC operations training, standardization evaluations, and higher headquarters inspections, and participate on the Squadron Commander’s Crisis Response Element.
Support government and associate contractor conferences, meetings, briefings, and technical interchanges.
Appoint personnel to primary and alternate additional duties.
Perform required industrial, physical, and operational security functions and programs, and comply with the DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification.
Establish and maintain logistics capabilities to direct, manage, control, acquire, issue, and safeguard government-owned and government-furnished supplies and equipment.
Manage human resources, personnel, and finance for contractor personnel at the station.
Prepare budget information requested by the Squadron Commander.
Review and provide input to changes or enhancements to procedures and Operating Instructions.
As Communications Electronics Manager, oversee submission of a Monthly Maintenance Schedule that minimizes site downtime and maximizes the time and resources of other government agencies and contractors.
Assist with analysis of software and hardware failures, ensure preparation of required Standard Change Forms, and participate in boards that approve the forms.
Review hardware and software modification proposals and implementation testing requirements.
Ensure the Satellite Catalog is accurate and current and that the site provides accurate Space Surveillance Data to higher echelons.
Work with the 12 SWS to ensure training and operating procedures are accurate and comply with government directives.
Oversee communications maintenance work centers to ensure equipment is operated and repaired using the appropriate operating instructions, Technical Orders, and Defense Information Systems Agency Circulars.
Ensure compliance with Precision Measurement Equipment Lab processes.
Manage required levels of supplies, bench stock, Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment, and Time Compliance Technical Orders.
Coordinate equipment installations with other agencies and the Thule Plans and Programs office.
Ensure appropriate reports, including satellite equipment, outage, and unscheduled event reports, are submitted as needed.
Ensure the Custodian Inventory Report and associated account paperwork are maintained.
Enforce quality assurance, security, fire protection, and safety programs.
Overview
InDyne is a full-service military, civilian and commercial operations company. Our Mission is to provide tailored cost effective, quality services and solutions. Our Vision is to exceed customer expectations by delivering results through agility, flexibility and responsiveness. Our Core Values include integrity, trust and loyalty.
The Deputy Station Manager will report directly to the Station Manager. This position is located at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland.
The Deputy Station Manager schedules, manages, and directs the Station work force in operations and maintenance (O&M) to satisfy contract requirements. He or she ensures all Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements are achieved, reviews and evaluates proposed contract changes, ensures Contract Deliverables are accurately prepared and delivered as specified. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned to meet the changing needs of contract performance.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops, implements, and enforces quality assurance, security, fire protection, and safety programs.
Implements procedures and programs to control costs while ensuring timely and efficient utilization of assigned manpower and resources.
Actively manages all PWS O&M requirements for SSPARS. Effectively manages, plans, directs, and controls Station manpower and other contract resources to assure effective mission support 24/7.
Establishes programs, policies, and procedures and initiates controls to ensure compliance with the requirements and standards of the PWS. Ensures each work center meets or exceeds PWS Performance Thresholds.
Implements Station training programs to ensure proficiency and certifications for a highly qualified workforce.
Provides emergency response capability 24/7.
Visits each work center to ensure compliance with staffing requirements and use of operating procedures and technical data.
Participates in the Group and Squadron Commanders’ staff meetings.
Ensures Station operating instructions are reviewed annually or sooner if required and reflect currency of operations and maintenance procedures.
Actively supports and participates in the quality program and coordinates with QA the development of the monthly Quality Status Report. Responds immediately to issues, concerns, and deficiencies noted by the Squadron Commander, Station contracting Officer Representatives (COR’s), and Mobile COR’s
Supports MWOC operations training, standardization evaluations, higher headquarters inspections, and participates on the Squadron Commander’s Crisis Response Element.
Supports Government and associate contractor conferences, meetings, briefings, and technical interchanges.
Appoints personnel to primary and alternate additional duties.
Implements and performs all required industrial, physical, and operational security functions and programs and complies with the DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification.
Establishes and maintains a logistics capability to direct, manage, control, acquire, issue, and safeguard Government owned and Government furnished supplies and equipment to ensure continuous operation.
Responsible for human resources (HR), personnel management, and finance for contractor personnel at the Station.
Evaluates the performance of his immediate subordinates, oversees the performance of each employee, and reviews each employee’s annual performance evaluation.
Prepare budget information requested by the Squadron Commander.
Reviews, and provides inputs to change or enhance procedures and Operating Instructions (OIs).
As Communications Electronics Manager (CEM)
Oversee the submittal of a Monthly Maintenance Schedule (MMS) that minimizes site downtime and maximizes the time and resources of other government agencies and contractors.
Assist with the analysis of software and hardware failures and ensure preparation of the Standard Change Forms (SCFs) that are required to correct the failures. Participates in the review boards that approve the SCFs.
Reviews hardware/software modification proposals and the testing requirements to implement those modifications.
Ensures that the Satellite Catalog is accurate and up to date and the site provides accurate Space Surveillance Data to higher echelons.
Works with the 12 SWS to ensure that their training and operating procedures are accurate and comply with government directives.
Oversee the communications maintenance work centers ensuring utilization of the appropriate operating instructions, Technical Orders, and Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Circulars, in the operation and repair of equipment.
Ensures compliance with Precision Measurement Equipment Lab (PMEL) processes.
Manages required levels of supplies, bench stock, Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), and Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO’s).
Coordinates with other agencies and Thule Plans and Programs office concerning equipment installations.
Ensures submission of appropriate reports (satellite equipment reports, outage reports, unscheduled event reports) as needed.
Ensures the maintenance of the Custodian Inventory Report (CIR) and all associated paperwork for the accounts.
Enforces quality assurance, security, fire protection, and safety programs.
Qualifications
Educational/Training Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in management or a technical field or completion of government/military technical training/leadership schools.
Required Skills/Experience:
Five years’ experience managing employees performing technical operations and maintenance functions.
Three years hands-on experience with government contract(s) for the operations and maintenance of phased array or equivalent radar or technical systems.
Security Clearance:
Currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain the proper US DoD issued security clearance, which requires US Citizenship. Security clearance eligibility may be discussed during the interview phase.
Employment and start date are contingent upon the candidate receiving the required US DoD issued interim security clearance
Favorable completion of a National Agency Check with Local Agency Checks (NACLC) is required.
Supervision:
Responsible for the work of others and manages/supervises exempt employees in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The Station Manager serves as the general supervisor for the Deputy Station Manager.
Work Environment:
Expected to be able to lift to 50-pound loads on occasion in a normal working office environment and may work extended hours on weekends and holidays.
Travel throughout the Thule Defense area is routinely required.
Rotation schedule will be 9 weeks on and 4 weeks off with possibility of adjustment.
A 66 hour work week will be the norm.
Physical Demands:
Walking, siting, typing, bending and lifting items as required within position requirements.
****InDyne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability needing special accommodations to the application process please call our Human Resources department.