1781 - Unit Deployment Manager

Sigma-Defense; Grand Forks Air Force Base (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance with HSA/FSA/DFSA

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

160 hours of PTO

12 floating holidays

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems seeks a Unit Deployment Manager to support Grand Forks AFB, ND. You will coordinate personnel and equipment deployment, maintain readiness, and liaise with leadership to ensure mission success.

The role requires experience with deployment processes, strong communication, and knowledge of security protocols. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in AFI 10-401 and AFI 10-403 and deployment readiness frameworks.
• Strong communication and organizational skills under tight deployment windows.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• 2-5 years of experience with military deployments.
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks to ensure productivity.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, coordinate, and deploy personnel/equipment to required locations.
• Monitor deployment readiness and status quarterly.
• Run deployment control operations during real-world deployments/exercises.
• Coordinate with squadron leadership to track crew availability.
• Process deployment orders, waivers, and actions with IDRC and DCAPES.

Skills

AFI 10-401

AFI 10-403

Deployment leadership

Microsoft Office

Clear communication

OPSEC/COMSEC

Security clearance TS/SCI

US citizen

Education

Some College Coursework in Administrative field

Tools

LOGMOD

ART

DRRS

DCAPES

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a Unit Deployment Manager to join our team at Grand Forks Air Force Base in ND.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Air Force Instructions (AFI 10-401, AFI 10-403) and combat readiness tracking frameworks.
• Strong communication and organizational skills under tight deployment execution windows.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• 2-5 years of experience with military & deployments.
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks to ensure optimum productivity.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with managers, supervisors, peers, and customers.
• Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and to take initiative.
• Ability to quickly grasp and implement technical concepts.
• An understanding of OPSEC and COMSEC.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Personnel Clearance Level

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher.
• Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements

• Some College Coursework from an accredited college or university in an Administrative field of study.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive)

• Prepare, coordinate, and deploy personnel and/or equipment to specified locations as required.
• Assist FOLs as needed for Deployment/Readiness process.
• Monitor training and medical requirements of tasked personnel.
• Report status of unit readiness monthly.
• Track and brief deployed personnel and units readiness status to group leadership.
• Monitor and report squadron personnel readiness across medical, training, and equipment metrics via LOGMOD, ART, and DRRS.
• Coordinate with squadron flight leadership to track Pilot, Sensor Operator, and Mission Intelligence crew availability.
• Manage Unit Tasking Codes (UTCs) and Deployment Requirement Lines (DRLs) within DCAPES.
• Process deployment orders, waivers, and reclama actions in coordination with the Installation Deployment Readiness Cell (IDRC).
• Oversee squadron deployment baggage, weapons, classified COMSEC, and specialized Ground Control Station (GCS) flyaway kits.
• Coordinate hazardous material (HAZMAT) inspections and aircraft load plan validation with Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS).
• Conduct squadron deployment Concept of Operations (CONOPS) briefings, pre-deployment briefings, and staging operations.
• Run the Squadron Deployment Control Center (DCC) during real-world deployments, contingencies, and exercises.
• Securely manage sensitive flight schedules, deployed location identifiers, and operational rotation data.
• Liaise with the Squadron Security Manager (SSM) to ensure deploying personnel meet site-specific SCI/SAP access requirements.
• Coordinate, conduct, and update Physical Fitness Assessments of assigned personnel.
• Initiate and maintain fitness program case file when a member scores Unsatisfactory on a Fitness Assessment.
• Brief unit status of personnel fitness and any changes monthly to group leadership.
• Attend quarterly Combined Functional Team (CFT) meetings.
• Advise work area supervisors on any Environmental Management System policies and Monitor requirements for the unit.
• Counsel between the installation environmental function and the unit leadership regarding spills, storage tanks, and air quality related issues/standards as per EPA, AFCEC, and State regulations.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $65,000 annually.

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary