Site Lead

Position Overview Omitron helps keep space safe and navigable for the nation. We are the developer and sole maintainer of the Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW), the mission-critical software suite that serves as the algorithmic engine for high-accuracy spaceflight safety operations across the U.S. Government—providing orbital analysis and conjunction assessment for Space Situational Awareness customers spanning DoD, the Department of Commerce, and NASA. At the 19th Space Defense Squadron in Dahlgren, VA, that mission runs around the clock: tracking objects in orbit, warning of collisions, and preserving the nation’s freedom of action in space. We are seeking an experienced Site Lead to run our Dahlgren team at the heart of it, working alongside Orbital Analysts and Engineers to deliver the products that enable government customer situational awareness and decision making. The role integrates administrative, technical, and operational leadership of the Dahlgren site. Operationally, the team aligns to the Orbital Analysis Manager, who sets cross-site mission intent and holds program-level customer commitments; locally, you own the site’s administrative rhythm, serve as the recognized technical authority, and act as the primary day-to-day customer interface. You are the trusted technical authority for customer and Prime engagements and the leader who keeps every analyst and engineer aligned to meaningful, mission-relevant work. Responsibilities As Site Lead, you are accountable for three integrated leadership functions: Administrative Leadership (Site Representation) Represent corporate leadership on site as first point of contact for company matters; translate policy into local practice and channel site concerns, risks, and personnel issues back to leadership with recommended resolutions. Own the site’s administrative rhythm: approve timecards, adjudicate leave against mission coverage, and coordinate travel and expense reporting. Drive the local personnel lifecycle: support recruiting and interviews, onboard new hires to productive contribution, and provide substantive input to appraisals, promotions, and retention actions. Safeguard security, contractual, and corporate-policy compliance; maintain audit-ready documentation and pass internal and external reviews without findings. Technical Leadership (Site SME) Serve as the recognized subject matter expert for site mission systems and their architectures; when the customer weighs a hard problem, your judgment shapes the decision. Anticipate integration challenges, evaluate emerging tools, and steer the technical direction of the mission. Architect and guide software integration across teams, platforms, and security domains so delivered capabilities interoperate cleanly with government and Prime systems. Establish and enforce software development standards through hands‑on code review, holding delivered tools to a bar of quality, security, and maintainability that withstands customer scrutiny. Grow the team’s technical depth: identify skill gaps against mission demands, build development plans, and mentor engineers and analysts across SDA mission areas. Operations Leadership (Mission Execution) Set daily and weekly site priorities aligned to the Orbital Analysis Manager’s direction; keep every team member engaged in meaningful, customer‑relevant work and eliminate idle capacity, misaligned effort, and duplication. Move new hires into required training pipelines; sustain training currency for critical tasks so the site is ready for steady‑state and surge operations. Approve site schedules, deconflict resources, and resolve operational escalations with clear courses of action and documented risk acceptance; route program-level and cross‑site issues to contract leadership with a recommendation. Coordinate with other site teams: broker shared priorities, synchronize handoffs, and surface cross‑team dependencies before they become blockers. Customer Interface and Governance Serve as the primary day‑to‑day interface at Dahlgren for operations status, risks, readiness, and decision briefs; elevate program‑level commitments to contract leadership. Provide concise SITREPs and course‑of‑action comparisons with impacts and recommended decisions; engage Prime and government customers recurringly to assess evolving needs and convert them into staffing, training, and tasking decisions. Maintain a predictable battle rhythm (standups, weekly syncs, monthly readiness reviews, quarterly business reviews) with decisions, actions, owners, and due dates documented and visible. People Leadership and Mission Continuity Lead, coach, and evaluate site analysts and engineers; set growth goals, hold regular 1:1s, and reinforce accountability, disciplined processes, and professional communication. Build succession plans for future site and technical leadership; ensure continuity for leader absences and no‑notice contingencies and validate backfill readiness. Lead site operations during surge or novel events, directing both operational and technical response. Minimum Requirements US Citizenship required Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI (or ability to obtain and maintain). Education: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or operations‑related field (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering; Computer Science; Physics; Mathematics; Operations Research; Data/Information Systems; or related). Relevant experience may substitute. Experience: 6+ years in space domain awareness, orbital analysis, missile warning, space control, or closely related mission operations in a cleared environment. 2+ years leading teams in high‑tempo operations, including setting priorities, approving schedules, and resolving escalations. Demonstrated technical leadership: subject matter expertise in mission systems, software integration experience, and code review of team‑developed software. Customer and Prime interface experience, producing clear status reports, courses of action, and decision briefs. Software: Working proficiency in Python (or similar) sufficient to review code, guide integration efforts, and set development standards. Tools: JIRA or equivalent backlog system; Confluence or equivalent knowledge base; MS Office. Preferred Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Engineering, Systems/Operations Management, or related STEM field. Experience: Prior experience leading a cleared site or team, including workforce development and personnel input. Robust proficiency with SDA mission systems including ASW, SPADOC, and ATLAS. Strong grasp of Linux‑based operating systems, particularly RedHat, and management suites such as VMware. Software development lifecycle experience, including CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevSecOps practices. Prior experience as a site lead, team lead, or deputy program manager on a government services contract. Certifications: Security+ within 6 months if not current; ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI‑Agile Certified Practitioner. Working Relationships Leads: Dahlgren site analysts and engineers. Collaborates with: Other Omitron site leads, corporate leadership, and Prime program leadership. Customer Interface: 19 SDS Command Team and government technical leadership; Prime oversight. Schedule and Environment On‑site at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, VA, supporting the 19th Space Defense Squadron. Standard business hours with flexibility to support occasional surge, customer milestones, or shift coverage as required. About Omitron Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, with a field office in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and personnel at operational sites nationwide. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers across civilian and military aerospace programs. Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. We select highly qualified, motivated individuals and give them the environment they need to do work that matters, alongside competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and real career growth. Omitron is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. Benefits Include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA or FSA accounts Company‑paid Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability and AD&D insurance Paid Federal Holidays Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Parental Leave 401(k) with company match Supplemental insurance options (AFLAC, Voluntary Life) Professional Development Reimbursement E-Verify Participation. #J-18808-Ljbffr