Field Operations Lead - Combat Training Center (CTC)

V2X Inc; Louisiana; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc is seeking a Field Operations Lead for the Combat Training Center (CTC) at Fort Polk / Fort Johnson, LA. The role oversees site facilities, maintenance, and training operations, coordinating with PMO and field teams to ensure on-time delivery of training programs.

The candidate will mentor field personnel, manage schedules, and support surge requirements during major exercises, while ensuring compliance with contract commitments and security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and five (5) years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of related experience.
• Associate's degree / High School Diploma and fourteen (14) years of related experience.
• Active Secret (Tier 3) level Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manages site-focused facilities, maintenance, and training operations disciplines for the CTC.
• Coordinates scheduled, preventive, and corrective maintenance with training programs tailored to the site.
• Mentors and coaches field operations personnel, providing guidance and feedback.
• Serves as CTC Project Manager and liaises with Site Manager, FOCUS Center Managers and Integrators.
• Resource surge as needed, including during major training exercises.
• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and contract commitments.
• Supports PMO with TDP development and monitors project progress.
• Oversees or supports customer and program partnerships and risk mitigation.

Job description

Overview

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

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.

Field Operations Lead, Combat Training Center (CTC) - Fort Polk / Fort Johnson, LA

Manages site-focused facilities, maintenance, and training operations disciplines related to the CTC. Works with team to deconflict and align scheduled, preventive, and corrective maintenance for all applicable devices with the implementation of comprehensive training programs tailored to the specific functional area at the site they are responsible for. Works with Site Manager, FOCUS Center Managers and Integrators / IPT Leads to resource and support surge as needed, including in support of major training exercises. Acts as a mentor and coach to field operations personnel, providing one‑on‑one guidance, support, and feedback. Serves as CTC Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Works with CTC Site Manager and Integrators / IPT Leads to resource and support surge as needed, including in support of major training exercises.
• Coordinates the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and Field Operations personnel.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
• Supports PMO with TDP development.
• May oversee TDP performance areas.
• Participates in reoccurring program and customer meetings.
• Uses approved control systems and reports that accurately measure progress, identifies potential problems in sufficient time for corrective action to be taken and ensures the meeting of company’s contract commitments.
• Advises Field Ops team of program responsibilities and obligations, ensure compliance with policies and procedures addressing programmatic matters.
• Develops customer and program partnerships and acts as a mentor and coach to field operations personnel, providing one‑on‑one guidance, support, and feedback.
• Works with team to deconflict and align scheduled, preventive, and corrective maintenance for all applicable devices with the implementation of comprehensive training programs tailored to the specific functional area at the site they are responsible for.

Working Environment

This position operates in a split indoor and outdoor environment. Exposure to variable weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and wind.

Physical Activities

Physical activity like walking, standing, and inspecting equipment.

Qualifications

Degree(s) / Years of Experience

• Master's degree and five (5) years of related experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree and ten (10) years of related experience, OR
• Associate's degree / High School Diploma and fourteen (14) years of related experience.

Clearance Requirement

Candidates must possess an active Secret (Tier 3) level Security Clearance.

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.