Antarctic Winter Site Leader

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Alternate McMurdo Winter Site Manager to deploy to McMurdo Station, Antarctica for 7-8 months, serving as senior site lead during the austral winter when the Primary Winter Site Manager cannot deploy.

Candidates must complete NSF-required medicals and obtain a Public Trust clearance; US citizenship is required. The role reports to the McMurdo Area Manager and involves 24/7 readiness during deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; 10+ years of professional experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict resolution and solve operational & logistics issues.

Responsibilities

• Deploys to McMurdo Station, Antarctica for the Austral Winter season (Feb 15–Oct 10).
• Acts as senior site lead and may serve as Acting Area Manager as needed.
• Responds to emergencies, coordinates with NSF and ASC leadership, and ensures safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Conflict resolution

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Alternate McMurdo Winter Site Manager to deploy to McMurdo Station, Antarctica for 7-8 months, serving as senior site lead during the austral winter when the Primary Winter Site Manager cannot deploy.

Candidates must complete NSF-required medicals and obtain a Public Trust clearance; US citizenship is required. The role reports to the McMurdo Area Manager and involves 24/7 readiness during deployment.