(AFG) Manager Site Operations, Afghanistan - Contingent on Award

About Textron

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. For more information visit: www.textron.com.

About Textron Systems

Textron Systems businesses are industry leading developers and integrators of unmanned systems, advanced marine craft, armored vehicles, intelligent battlefield and surveillance systems, geospatial management and analysis systems, intelligence software solutions, precision weapons, piston engines, test and training systems, and total lifecycle sustainment and operational services. Textron Systems’ businesses consist of Advanced Information Solutions, Electronic Systems, Geospatial Solutions, Lycoming Engines, Marine & Land Systems, Support Solutions, Unmanned Systems, Weapon & Sensor Systems and TRU Simulation Training.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the overall management of the sub-contractors in Afghanistan providing CLS operations to the Grand Caravan 208B and aircraft simulators, including maintenance, training and inventory. The Manager of Site Operations, Afghan is the primary point of contact at the site for the USG customer and the Textron Systems Support Solutions Program Management team. This position reports directly to the Senior Program Manager of Support Solutions located in Hunt Valley, MD. This position must interface daily with the USAF and Afghanistan personnel and sub contractors.

Responsibilities:

* Organizes/participates in update briefings with USG and Sub-contractors

* Advises the Program Management Office of unresolved or developing problems

* Aids in scheduling maintenance, and training

* Monitor site operations

* Provide detailed reports as required

* Responsible for tracking program schedule and cost

* Coordinates across functional lines within Textron Systems, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Product Support, etc.

Education:

BS/BA, in technical field desired

Position Requirements:

* Three years experience in program management or project management, five years desired

* Must be experience in Aviation Maintenance Management, and have a working knowledge and understanding of FAA rules and regulations

* A background in US Air Force aviation maintenance management is preferred

* Experience in working with DoD agencies and foreign military service is required

* Ability to obtain a Government security clearance to the Secret level and be physically fit is required

* Professional demeanor and ability to work in a team environment required.

* Must have the ability to maintain cultural awareness with the Afghan Military

* Have the ability to foster respect among individuals that enables good and safe working relationship.

* Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written (proposal quality standard)

* Versed in common desktop IT tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc

* The position will be located in Kabul, Afghanistan.

* Candidate will be subject to austere field living conditions with coalition forces and adhere to Communication Security (COMSEC) rules.

* The position requires long work hours to support a high tempo operation under difficult conditions.

Job: *Product Support

Title: Manager Site Operations, Afghanistan – Contingent on Award

Location: Afghanistan

Requisition ID: 244691

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