Mission Operations Liaison II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Key West (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 150% match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in the United States is seeking a Mission Operations Liaison II to manage deployment logistics and coordinate with multiple stakeholders. You will ensure that authorizations and clearances are secured and provide logistical guidance for efficient use of government assets.

The role demands a deep understanding of military and government operations, strong communication across levels, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study.
• 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience required.
• Strong understanding of military and government operations.
• US Citizenship.
• Possess strong customer relationship skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Secure and manage authorizations and clearances for mission deployments.
• Coordinate with Host nation representatives and US Military Groups to facilitate operations.
• Provide advanced logistical support and guidance on asset utilization.
• Monitor compliance with deployment requirements and regulations.
• Develop and maintain detailed records of mission operations and communications.
• Assist in the development of new logistics strategies and processes.

Skills

Security clearance

US citizenship

Logistics coordination

Interagency liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your US Military or US Department of Defense mission operations experience, join us! As a Mission Operations Liaison II, you will play a pivotal role in managing deployment logistics and coordinating with various stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring that all required authorizations and clearances are secured and you will provide logistical guidance for the efficient utilization of US Government assets. This role demands a deeper understanding of military and government operations to support mission success. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Secure and manage authorizations and clearances for mission deployments.
• Coordinate with Host nation representatives and US Military Groups to facilitate operations.
• Provide advanced logistical support and guidance on asset utilization.
• Monitor compliance with deployment requirements and regulations.
• Develop and maintain detailed records of mission operations and communications.
• Assist in the development of new logistics strategies and processes.

Qualifications – You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study.
• 2+ years of experience in a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Strong understanding of military and government operations.
• Operational experience with U.S. Embassy agencies and U.S. Military Groups in the field of Counterdrug (CD), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), or Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) surveillance, command and control, and communications operations, long-range surveillance sensors, and security assistance.
• US Citizenship.
• Possess strong customer relationship skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels of our organization, US and Other Government Agencies and Allied and Partner Nations.
• Ability to coach/mentor/teach tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) across the entire customer domain.

Qualifications – We Prefer

• Experience with Counterdrug, Crisis Negotiation Team, and Crisis Intervention Team systems.
• Advanced language skills relevant to Host nations.
• Additional certifications in logistics or military operations.
• Operational CD/CNT/CIT surveillance, command and control, and communications experience in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Essential Functions

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.