Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Site Manager provides site-level leadership, operational oversight, and mission continuity ensuring the successful execution of operations and maintenance (O&M) responsibilities. This role will demonstrate a proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, foster workforce integration, maintain smooth communication with government stakeholders, and provide decision authority for after-hours situations. This role requires technical expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to manage operations in a remote and challenging environment.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all contractor personnel and O&M functions at the assigned.
• Ensure staffing coverage across all shifts and maintain high-performing operational teams.
• Maintain operational mission continuity, ensuring compliance with all safety, security, quality, logistics, facilities, and staff requirements.
• Proactively coordinate with host-installation entities for mission readiness, inspections, and operational support.
• Serve as the on-site interface to local and external government customers, building effective working relationships and responding promptly to performance issues, outages, inspections, or emergency situations.
• Act as the primary decision-maker and escalation authority for after-hours needs, including mission-driven or emergency responses.
• Ensure seamless integration and communication across quality, security, logistics, facilities, emergency response, and other cross-functional areas to support successful operations.
• Support cross-training efforts within the management team to ensure proper coverage for all critical functions.
• Oversee and coordinate technical and bargaining-unit activities but generally refrain from regularly executing those tasks unless qualified and authorized.
• Comply with all range, safety, security, and access requirements associated with Diego Garcia.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, space operations, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent senior military or technical operations leadership experience may be accepted.
• A minimum of 8 years in technical operations or mission O&M, including at least 3 years of experience leading a site, detachment, shift organization, or comparable workforce.
• Demonstrated success in site-level leadership, incident management, and performance oversight in mission-critical environments.
• Top Secret/ SCI Clearance is required.
• A valid passport is required, along with completed overseas medical and dental clearance.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated expertise in staff management, training, customer relations, and dynamic problem-solving in high-stress scenarios.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred certifications may include Project Management Professional (PMP), facilities/safety credentials, mission-operations certifications, or qualifications in quality management.
• Experience in ensuring seamless operational performance under resource-constrained environments or remote/detached operations.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Assignment is located on a remote overseas island with a tropical climate characterized by high temperatures, significant humidity, and potential for inclement weather such as storms and heavy rainfall.
• Limited access to amenities, services, and healthcare may result in basic living accommodations with minimal conveniences.
• Extended logistical lead times for supplies and resources due to the remote nature of the location require advanced planning and adaptability to maintain operational effectiveness.
• Compliance with host-nation protocols, cultural expectations, and installation-specific rules is mandatory, including potential restrictions on personal activities, movement, and communication.
• Position may involve unaccompanied duty assignments, where family members or dependents are not permitted to accompany the employee to the location.
• 24/7 operational readiness, with an expectation of occasional after-hours support for incidents, exercises, deadlines, and travel obligations.
• Must safely operate in proximity to sensitive and classified optical, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Physically and mentally capable of extended work periods, including responding to incidents, performing tests, and adhering to operational readiness requirements.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.