Antarctic Winter Site Lead – 7-8 Months Deployment

Leidos Inc; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks an Alternate McMurdo Winter Site Manager to lead operations at McMurdo Station during the austral winter. Deployment is required for 7–8 months, with primary responsibilities as senior site lead if the Primary Winter Site Manager is unavailable.

The role requires US citizenship, the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, and compliance with NSF deployment requirements. Expect rigorous safety and environmental standards and 24/7 availability during contingency periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years of professional experience.
• Leadership experience managing a diverse workforce.
• Proven ability to solve operational & logistics issues.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the McMurdo Area Manager; may serve as Acting Area Manager as needed.
• Deploys to McMurdo Station for the Austral Winter season; approx Feb 15–Oct 10.
• Ensures program plans and station activities are completed; communicates concerns as needed.
• Remains available 24/7 during deployment to respond to emergencies and incidents.
• Monitors safety, compliance with Antarctic Treaty and environmental protections.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Operational logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

Leidos seeks an Alternate McMurdo Winter Site Manager to lead operations at McMurdo Station during the austral winter. Deployment is required for 7–8 months, with primary responsibilities as senior site lead if the Primary Winter Site Manager is unavailable.

The role requires US citizenship, the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, and compliance with NSF deployment requirements. Expect rigorous safety and environmental standards and 24/7 availability during contingency periods.