SMX is seeking a Site Lead to support our client within the African continent. The ideal candidate will support the day-to-day deployed aviation operations on the AFRICOM ARIES contract, including coordinating between deployed personnel (SMX and subcontractors), full spectrum mission success to include aircraft operational availability, local life support facilitation, logistical considerations, etc. and serves as a liaison with government points of contact. This position will require OCONUS deployed/on-site work at customer sites. The Site Lead will work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects and perform all functional duties independently.
This position requires a DoD Top Secret SCI clearance which requires US citizenship for work on a DoD contract.
This is a 7/7, 12/12, 90/90 OCONUS rotational position.
Application Deadline: May 18, 2026
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day teams' operation and performance
- Provide robust communication of activities, challenges, and recommended solutions with deployed teams and stateside program leadership
- Create and sustain a healthy and motivating work environment
- Direct and supervise resources for the performance of project assignments and activities
- Coordinate personnel, supply systems, support services and subcontractors and vendors providing services and materials
- Optimize operating results in terms of cost, methods, personnel and implements quality assurance, program directives
- Ensure compliance with quality and safety/environmental standards
- Ensure all site personnel adhere to host nation standards of conduct
- Collect and report metrics, manage scope, prioritize work and resources while acting as the identified on-site contact for the Government (Voice of the Customer)
Required Skills/Experience
- Required Clearance: TS/SCI
- Solid Manned ISR operations experience
- 5 years of aviation operational management experience or 10 years of similarly complex operations and lesser aviation experience
- Demonstrated leadership in successfully managing complex projects with diverse groups of personnel, equipment and mission support/aviation operations required
- Ability to work well with others at remote and austere locations in Africa
- Ability to work flexible hours to support flight operations
- Ability to work 12-hr days to include weekend and holidays, while deployed
- Ability to communicate in a concise and professional manner
- Ability to work with Microsoft, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Adobe products
Desired Skills/Experience
- Manned aviation experience
- AFRICOM/AFRICA experience
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
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Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face. SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements. Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
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