Country / Site Manager

Vectrus, Inc; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X seeks a Country/Site Manager to oversee DoS INL/A Worldwide Aviation Support Services operations from Melbourne, FL. The role requires coordinating on-site aviation activities, liaising with INL/A and contract leads, and ensuring compliant, safe execution across FW, RW, and SUAS platforms.

The candidate will manage program planning, staffing, performance metrics, and risk, with an active SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in management and operations of aviation fleets (rotary and fixed wing) or 15 years without degree
• 5 years of program management experience; 1 year in similar size programs
• Thorough knowledge of FAA regulations and contract operation guidelines
• Prior U.S. military aviation service
• Spanish language capability for Central/South America is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point contact for on-site INL/A representative (SAA/AOD) to plan and communicate all on-site operations
• Facilitate all operational planning activities for SAA/AOD
• Maintain liaison with INL/A, contract leads and stakeholders to execute plans and briefings
• Prepare customer briefings and act as subject matter expert on operations and policy
• Exercise authority to obligate corporate funds in support of the task order execution

Skills

Program management

Aviation operations

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent discipline

Advanced Degree desirable

Job description

Overview

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X invites applications for the position of Country / Site Manager for the U.S. Department of State (DoS) Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement/Office of Aviation (INL/A) Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program. This program focuses on providing aviation support for the eradication and interdiction of illicit drugs, training of contractor and host nation personnel, movement of personnel and equipment, reconnaissance, personnel recovery (PR), medical evacuation, security of personnel and equipment, and ferrying of aircraft. Fixed Wing (FW), Rotary Wing (RW) and Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) platforms supported both CONUS and OCONUS.

• F/W: DHC-8; C-208; B-1900
• R/W: HH-60L; HH60; UH-1 ST; UH-1 HII;
• SUAS: Skydio

This permanent full-time position will be CONUS-based out of Melbourne, FL. However, remote work is permissible with visits as needed to customers and program support locations.

Contract Period of Performance: 10 Years

NOTE: Interim employment offered immediately on a consulting basis. Full-time employment contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as single point contact for the Senior INL/A representative on site, normally the Senior Aviation Advisor (SAA) or Aviation Operations Director (AOD) to initiate, conduct, coordinate and communicate all operational plans at the respective site.
• Facilitates all operational planning activities for SAA / AOD.
• Maintains liaison with INL/A, associate contract leads, and other stakeholders as required to affect all plans, coordination, briefings, de-confliction, and execution of INL/A directed activity in-country.
• Serves as subject matter experts regarding policy and operational practices.
• Must be familiar with all facets of multi-function project management as demonstrated through work history.
• Reports to Manager from PSO at HQ, Patrick Air Force base, and SAA / AOD in each Country.
• Has overall responsibility for all technical and management functions associated with the Task Order.
• Role as direct interface between INL/A and associate contracts in day-to-day aviation missions.
• Serves as primary interface between customer and company.
• Prepares customer briefings and serves as subject matter expert.
• Has full authority to obligate corporate funds in support of assigned effort.

Pre-Award & Proposal Development Support:

• Partner with the Capture Manager to shape the overall Program Management, Execution Approach, and technical volumes, ensuring alignment between proposed technical solutions, staffing models, performance metrics, and long-term contract sustainability.
• Lead development of the Program Management, Organizational Structure, Governance, and Performance Management sections of the proposal.
• Validate that proposed maintenance, supply chain, quality, safety, and subcontractor strategies are operationally executable within cost, schedule, and regulatory constraints.
• Collaborate with the Transition Manager to ensure seamless integration between the Transition Approach and steady-state execution plan.
• Work closely with pricing, contracts, HR, supply chain, IT, property, and platform SMEs to ensure labor ramp profiles, indirect support structures, and management controls are realistic and performance driven.
• Participate in solutioning sessions and Black Hat reviews to assess incumbent performance risks, staffing considerations, aircraft divestment complexities, and customer fleet sustainment demands.
• Support color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold), incorporating evaluator-focused refinements and ensuring compliance with PWS and Section L/M requirements.
• Ensure proposed KPIs, aircraft availability metrics, readiness thresholds, safety controls, and reporting structures are measurable, contract-aligned, and executable from Day One.
• Maintain strict traceability between proposal commitments and post-award management processes to minimize performance risk and protect the potential award fee.
• Upon award, ensure rapid conversion of proposal artifacts into executable program management baselines, including staffing plans, governance boards, reporting cadences, and risk registers.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in management and operations of a mixed rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft fleet or 15 years' experience (without degree) must have demonstrated working knowledge of aviation operations and knowledge of assigned country and their operational environments.
• 10 years of technical or professional management experience, including five (5) years of program management experience, with at least 1 (one) year in projects of similar size and scope.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and other appropriate guidelines pertaining to the contract operation.
• Prior U.S. military service in aviation.
• Experience in host nation military advisory and skills for leading work groups desired.
• Central and South American sites require Spanish 2/2.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree(s) and/or training relevant to client operations highly desirable.
• Prior experience on large-scale CONUS / OCONUS ($100M annual revenue) U.S. Government aviation operations contracts in remote and/or hostile environments.
• Rated rotary wing pilot with FAA certification + 1,500 hours flight time.
• Branch 15 Aviation MOS series or other Commercial / Military equivalent.
• Experience managing aircraft divestment or platform sunset activities.
• Spanish Level L-2, R-2 in LATAM Programs.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• An active SECRET level clearance is required (and/or the ability to acquire prior to contract start).

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.