Who We Are:
Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 1,600 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.
Who You Are:
Versar Global Solutions is seeking a Site Lead to support the United States Military Group – Iraq (USMILGP-Iraq) Security Assistance Mentors and Cultural Advisors (SAMA) project. The Site Lead will serve as the senior on-site contractor representative responsible for directing SAMA personnel, managing daily operations, coordinating travel and movement requirements, and ensuring effective support to the USMILGP-Iraq mission. This role requires a proven leader with strong operational planning, personnel accountability, administrative management, movement coordination, and cross-cultural communication skills in a deployed environment.
*This position is contingent upon award.
What You’ll Do:
- Direct SAMA contract personnel to maximize effectiveness in supporting the USMILGP-Iraq mission.
- Provide leadership, personnel management, planning, administration, project management, travel coordination, and current operations oversight for SAMA cultural advisors.
- Maintain personnel accountability and submit daily PERSTAT reports to USMILGP-Iraq.
- Update the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on SAMA personnel travel, status, and related operational matters as required.
- Perform Movement Coordinator duties by receiving, processing, tracking, and recording air and ground movement requests in support of USMILGP-Iraq.
- Coordinate Embassy Air flights, Department of State Charter Air movements, secure ground transportation, Distinguished Visitor movements, and other movement requirements.
- Coordinate MILAIR movements for rotary-wing and fixed-wing military aircraft and maintain access to the United States Transportation Command Single Mobility System (SMS).
- Track Embassy Air and ground movements, exceptions to policy, and Distinguished Visitor movement activity.
- Provide monthly movement summaries and operational updates to the COR and Contracting Officer (KO).
- Adapt operational methods, training approaches, and advisor support activities to Iraqi customs, political structures, cultural concerns, and local sensitivities.
What You’ll Bring:
- A four-year degree from an accredited institution in a field related to the position is preferred; equivalent significant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree when approved by the Government.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience commensurate with a military non-commissioned officer with 8–12 years of leadership experience, or an equivalent level of corporate or private sector management experience.
- Experience planning and executing operations, including current operations, logistics, movement planning, travel coordination, personnel accountability, and administrative oversight.
- Proficient and experienced in coordinating air and ground movements, maintaining movement visibility, supporting force protection assessments, and serving as a subject matter expert for movement coordination.
- Ability to maintain access to and use the United States Transportation Command Single Mobility System (SMS), as required.
- Knowledge of Iraqi customs, culture, political structures, and cultural sensitivities, with the ability to adapt communication and operational approaches accordingly.
- Proficient in operating a personal computer and experienced in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate with Government leadership, the COR, KO, and cross-functional mission partners.
- Ability to deploy to and work in Iraq in support of mission requirements.
- For U.S. Citizens, must complete deployment processing through an approved Continental United States (CONUS) Replacement Center (CRC), including required deployment training at designated CONUS deployment centers such as the CRC at Fort Bliss, Texas, and redeployment through such centers.
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally in support of mission needs, including movement by Embassy Air, Department of State Charter Air, secure ground transportation, and military air movements via rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, as required.
- Must possess a valid passport with at least 18 months of remaining eligibility at the time of deployment.
- Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
- Comply with company drug and alcoholpolicy.
- Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date.
- Eligibility Requirement - US Citizen (This requirement is necessary to meet the security and eligibility requirements for the performance of this contract).
- Active Secret clearance.
Location Requirements
The position will primarily work onsite in Iraq in support of USMILGP-Iraq mission requirements.
Primary duty locations may include Baghdad and/or Erbil, Iraq. In addition, the position may designate other temporary duty (TDY) locations, including but not limited to sites in the Middle East and the United States.
EEO Commitment
Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.
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Skills Required
- Direct and manage contract personnel, provide leadership and personnel accountability
- Plan and execute operations including current operations, logistics, movement planning, and travel coordination
- Coordinate air and ground movements (Embassy Air, Department of State Charter, secure ground transport, Distinguished Visitor movements)
- Maintain access to and use United States Transportation Command Single Mobility System (SMS)
- Maintain personnel accountability and submit daily PERSTAT reports
- Active Secret clearance
- US Citizenship (Eligibility Requirement)
- Ability to deploy to and work in Iraq and travel internationally as required
- Valid passport with at least 18 months remaining eligibility at deployment
- Successful preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen
- Proficient in English, strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to operate a personal computer
- Knowledge of Iraqi customs, culture, political structures, and cultural sensitivities
- Demonstrated leadership equivalent to a military NCO with 8-12 years leadership experience or equivalent civilian experience
- Four-year degree from an accredited institution (preferred; equivalent experience may be considered)
What We Do
Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 1,600 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations. Versar only extends job offers to candidates who have participated in the official application and interview process. The official application process must be conducted through the Versar website or an online, verified recruitment partner. Please note that authentic job offers will match the job information provided on Versar’s official website. Be cautious of job offers that ask for personal information, financial details, or any form of payment. Legitimate job offers from Versar will not require this information upfront. If you receive a job offer and are unsure of its authenticity, contact Versar directly at 703-750-3000 or through our Contact Form.







