Senior Operations Lead

Amentum; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Senior Operations Lead to drive C5ISR execution in support of USSOUTHCOM, overseeing cross-functional teams and ensuring mission-aligned operations. The role requires coordinating with government partners and managing information security across all activities from a dedicated onsite position in the U.S.

Southern Command area. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in military intelligence processes and strong interagency collaboration, with a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Five+ years of operations management experience in major commands and military intelligence.
• Experience directing personnel under contracts of similar scope within USSOUTHCOM AOR.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in C5ISR operations.
• Coordinate information exchange between operations, maintenance, and logistics personnel.
• Oversee projects under the TO and ensure alignment with USSOUTHCOM mission objectives.
• Collaborate with government agencies to support interagency objectives.
• Ensure compliance with security controls and classification requirements; travel as needed.

Skills

TS clearance

Leadership

Operations management

Tools

C5ISR technologies

ISR tools

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly qualified and mission-driven Senior Operations Lead to join our team in support of U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). This individual will play a critical role in advancing operational objectives through expert coordination, strategic oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in C5ISR operations, a strong understanding of military intelligence processes, and the ability to navigate complex interagency environments.

This position plays a vital role in supporting operational objectives under a long-standing contract that has delivered over a decade of continuous support to USSOUTHCOM in areas such as Counter Narcotics, Countering Transnational Organized Crime, C5ISR, and intelligence analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise in C5ISR operations.
• Serve as liaison for information exchange between operations, maintenance, and logistics personnel.
• Oversee Projects under the TO.
• Coordinate with Government personnel and agencies to align operational activities with USSOUTHCOM mission objectives.
• Ensure all information release and acceptance complies with security controls, classification requirements, and technological considerations.
• Maintain a consistent onsite presence at USSOUTHCOM headquarters in Doral, FL.
• Travel to domestic (CONUS) and international (OCONUS) locations as required.

Required Qualification:

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of experience in operations management within major commands and the military intelligence community.
• Minimum of five years of experience with ISR technologies, military operations, and the intelligence life cycle.
• Minimum of five years of experience managing operations and directing personnel under contracts of similar scope and complexity within the USSOUTHCOM AOR, with demonstrated compliance with DoD regulations.
• Proven experience in coalition-building across internal teams and with other Federal agencies or intelligence community organizations to achieve shared objectives.
• Experience working to build partner nation capacity and provide tailored C5ISR, training, and documentation to partner nations, especially within SOUTHCOM's AOR, highly desired.

This position has an expected start date in January 2026. Our recruiting team will follow up with you on your application and will be starting the interview evaluation process immediately.

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