TARS - Site Manager

QinetiQ U.S.; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 84,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Site Manager to support the DHS Customs & Border Protection Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) program. You will oversee multiple operational sites along the U.S.

border, coordinating with flight directors, logistics, and PMO for maintenance and upgrades. The role requires travel to sites, management of real property and equipment, and ensuring maintenance timelines align with flight operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of aerostat operations experience.
• Ability to obtain certified in-flight operation roles.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license required.
• Proof of U.S. residency required.
• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Successful completion of Background Investigation with favorable suitability determination.

Responsibilities

• Obtain training and certification as flight director.
• Manage all aspects of facility site maintenance, logistics and scheduling.
• Support on-shift Flight Director during Launch and Recovery operations as needed.
• Serve as function manager for all required maintenance that does not impact flight operations.
• Coordinate with on-site logisticians and PMO procurement for deliveries at each site.
• Maintain inventories of Government Furnished Material, tools, and repair parts.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of real property and related systems.
• Coordinate maintenance of civil, mechanical, electrical, and utility systems at sites.
• Coordinate subcontracted work to meet schedule, budget and scope.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on aerostat subsystems and associated hardware.
• Develop the SOW for site modifications with photos, sketches, and parts lists.

Skills

In-flight operation eligibility

Aerostat operations

Multi-site personnel management

Valid U.S. driver’s license

U.S. residency

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Ladder climbing

Background check clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Job description

TARS - Site Manager

Job Locations
1 hour ago (9/28/2026 2:20 PM)

Job ID: 2026-12316
Posted Date: Operations
Job Location: US-NM-Deming

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US's dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US is seeking a Site Manager to support the Program Management Office (PMO) that manages the DHS Customs & Border Protection Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) program. The TARS program leverages aerostat systems to provide persistent surveillance and detection capabilities, to the U.S. Government customer across eight (8) different operational sites.

The successful candidate will serve as the overall site manager for multiple operational sites that are geographically dispersed along the U.S. border and have direct TARS, TASS or PSS-T experience as a current site support person, or prior program support. They will work with the multiple on-site flight directors to coordinated installation repair and improvement projects with operational maintenance and repair timelines. They will report to TARS Program Director and Program Management Office for long term planning of site activities, and with the on-site personnel for daily execution. They must be willing to travel to individual sites as needed. Specific responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Obtains training and certification as flight director.
• Manages all aspects of facility site maintenance, logistics and scheduling.
• Supports the on-shift Flight Director during Launch and Recovery operations as needed.
• Serves as the function manager for all required maintenance that does not impact flight operations.
• Works with on-site logisticians and PMO procurement to track, deliver and receive all deliveries for each site.
• Responsible for establishing and managing all Government Furnished Material inventories, tool closet inventories, and repair parts inventory.
• Ensures the operation, maintenance, and repair of Real Property, Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE), Real Property Similar Equipment (RPSE), roads and grounds, utility systems, security systems, fire systems, and environmental protection systems
• Coordinates and schedules maintenance of all real property structures to include civil, mechanical and electrical minor repairs such as utilities including water, electrical, sewer and pumps.
• Responsible for coordinating maintenance of concrete pads, asphalt pavement and sidewalks.
• Works with subcontractors to ensure subcontracted jobs are completed on time, under budget and per the specifications as outlined in the scope of work.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance activities on the aerostat pressure control subsystems, power subsystems, mechanical and hydraulic subsystems, aerostat hardware and rigging, tether subsystem, and aerostat envelope.
• Develops the Statement of Work (SOW) portion of the 332 for site modifications to include photos, detailed sketches and parts lists for ordering material as required.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain certified in-flight operation roles
• Bachelor's degree, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience in aerostat operations.
• Ability to manage personnel at multiple sites.
• Valid U.S. Driver's license required.
• Proof of U.S. residency required.
• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Successfully completed Background Investigation with a Favorable Suitability Determination, and issuance of DHS Suitability determination.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $84,000 - $89,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

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QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.