STINGRAI JIATF-S Site Manager - 30100

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Mission Technologies is seeking a Site Lead to supervise all contractor aviation and ISR support activities at JIATF South in Key West, FL. You will serve as the senior onsite representative, coordinating with Government leadership, aviation subcontractors, and interagency partners.

You will provide strategic oversight of ISR flight operations, direct daily coordination, and ensure asset optimization while aligning mission requirements with execution.

Qualifications

• 6+ years progressive experience with related field or 4 years with Masters or 10 years with HS.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Aviation and ISR operations.
• Experience planning and managing mission schedules.
• Must meet TS/SCI clearance and hold a valid US passport for OCONUS travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onsite contractor operations at JIATF South and coordinate with government leadership and interagency partners.
• Mentor onsite personnel and ensure security and mission standards compliance.
• Coordinate aviation and ISR support activities and optimize asset usage.
• Prepare operational briefings, reports, and stakeholder communications.
• Plan, schedule, and execute ISR sorties with knowledge of aircraft capabilities.
• Lead daily coordination sessions to synchronize mission activity across teams.
• Maintain current contact lists across interagency partners.
• Identify gaps and develop corrective actions to improve information flow.

Skills

Aviation operations

ISR operations

IMINT/SIGINT

MS Office

Liaison experience

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree equivalent

Tools

FalconView

APACS

Job description

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Location: Key West, FL, Florida, United States

Requisition Number:30100

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$100,697.00-$170,000.00

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Level of Experience:ManagementHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Summary

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Site Lead to oversee all contractor aviation and intelligence support activities at Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF South) in Key West, FL. The Site Lead serves as the senior onsite representative responsible for managing personnel, synchronizing operational support, and ensuring effective coordination between Government leadership, aviation subcontractors, and interagency partners conducting counter‑illicit trafficking missions in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility.

The Site Lead provides strategic oversight of ISR flight operations, ensures the efficient employment of contracted ISR aircraft, and maintains continuous alignment between mission requirements and operational execution. This position provides technical direction, leads daily coordination efforts, resolves operational gaps, and ensures seamless communication across military, interagency, and partner‑nation organizations.

What You Will Do

• Lead all onsite contractor operations at JIATF South, serving as the primary interface between HII, Government leadership, aviation subcontractors, and interagency partners.
• Supervise and mentor onsite personnel, ensuring compliance with security, operational standards, and mission expectations.
• Oversee and coordinate all aviation and ISR support activities, maintaining situational awareness of strategic objectives and operational priorities.
• Prepare and deliver operational briefings, written reports, mission updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure the effective planning, scheduling, and execution of ISR sorties, optimizing asset usage based on expert knowledge of aircraft capabilities.
• Facilitate daily coordination sessions and cross‑organizational meetings to synchronize mission activity and enhance interagency cooperation.
• Maintain accurate and current contact lists across interagency, international, and organizational partners.
• Identify communication gaps, develop corrective solutions, and enhance operational information flow across the command structure.
• Provide high‑quality analytical documents, operational papers, and mission‑support products for JIATF South and partner organizations.
• Conduct detailed post‑operation reviews and deliver recommendations for mission improvement and asset optimization.
• Oversee COMSEC responsibilities including keymat loading and cryptologic equipment accountability.
• Ensure compliance with all security requirements and provide technical guidance to staff as needed.
• Serve as the senior communication conduit between aviation assets, command elements, and interagency partners, ensuring timely and accurate information sharing.

What We Are Looking For

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Aviation and ISR operations.
• Familiarity with Joint Airborne ISR TTPs.
• Extensive knowledge of IMINT and SIGINT capabilities for modern manned ISR platforms.
• Experience planning and managing mission schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience serving as an ISR/Aviation Liaison Officer with aircrew, operational commands, and interagency partners.
• Understanding of SPINS, Airspace Control Orders, and Air Tasking Orders.
• Intelligence background in imagery analysis, collection management, or all‑source analysis.
• Experience supporting operational centers such as CAOCs, including ATO cycle planning and execution.
• COMSEC experience with keymat loading and cryptologic equipment management.
• Must meet Combatant Command access requirements and possess a valid U.S. passport for OCONUS travel.
• Must be willing to deploy OCONUS when required.
• Ability to operate effectively in military and interagency settings.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• 10 years’ experience with Joint Airborne ISR TTPs.
• 7 years utilizing IMINT/SIGINT capabilities for manned ISR assets.
• 5 years supporting operational centers such as CAOCs with ATO cycle planning and execution.
• APACS and FalconView route‑planning experience.
• Knowledge of HF/VHF/UHF signal usage in the SOUTHCOM AOR.
• Understanding of geopolitical considerations and regional dynamics across SOUTHCOM.
• Familiarity with Counter‑Narcotics and Transnational Criminal Organization tactics.
• Qualified aircrew experience.
• Previous LNO experience supporting USSOUTHCOM or JIATF South operations.
• Proficiency in FalconView

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Physical Requirements

May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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