Site Lead, Commercial & International Projects

Site Activation Lead Leidos is seeking a Site Activation Lead to support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) program. This role will lead on-site deployment and activation activities for next-generation air traffic control systems, working closely with FAA personnel to install, configure, test, and commission mission-critical technology. This position includes international deployment to Kazakhstan in support of a strategic modernization effort and offers the opportunity to support one of the FAA's most significant modernization initiatives while working alongside industry experts to deliver mission-critical air traffic control capabilities. Site Activation Lead Responsibilities Coordinate all deployment activities, communications, and planning efforts directly with FAA and Leidos personnel. Provide daily project status updates, including in-briefs/out-briefs, schedule status, material deliveries, subcontractor activities, and deployment progress. Assist FAA Technical Operations (TO) personnel with deployment and certification of the ERAM Technical Refresh system following installation activities. Maintain an on-site electronic deployment schedule for each ERAM location from General Acceptance (GA) through completion of contractor maintenance responsibilities. Perform software installations, firmware upgrades, and other system maintenance activities. Perform on-site maintenance in accordance with approved technical manuals and procedures. Assist TO personnel with periodic maintenance and system certification following hardware maintenance activities. Assist TO personnel with equipment relocation and certification following hardware relocation activities. Provide technical expertise to local TO personnel during ERAM system maintenance activities, including system monitoring, troubleshooting, and replacement of failed Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). Assist with site spare equipment administration. Maintain technical documentation, system data files, maintenance logs, and performance records. Collaborate effectively across engineering, logistics, subcontractors, and FAA stakeholders to ensure successful site activation and customer satisfaction. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience) with 4+ years of professional experience; or a Master's degree with 2+ years of professional experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust Suitability determination. Must possess (or be able to obtain prior to deployment) a valid passport with sufficient validity to support international travel. Must be willing and able to deploy internationally to Kazakhstan for assignments of up to 90 consecutive days. Demonstrated commitment to personal and corporate excellence, integrity, and ethical behavior. Deployment Details Approximately 9-month project assignment, including training and deployment phases. International assignments include up to 90-day rotations in Kazakhstan during installation and commissioning activities. Current project schedule (subject to change): Phase 1 – Training: October – November 2026 Phase 2 – Installation & Commissioning: December 2026 – July 2027 Company-paid travel to and from deployment locations. Company-arranged lodging. Per diem provided in accordance with current U.S. State Department rates. Visa/work authorization assistance provided, if applicable. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting FAA or other Air Traffic Management systems. Familiarity with FAA NextGen initiatives, including ERAM, ATOP, TBFM, or similar modernization programs. Experience leading or supporting complex field deployments or site activation activities. Experience coordinating across engineering, logistics, subcontractors, and customer organizations. Experience with project planning, cost estimating, or Earned Value Management (EVM). Experience working in Waterfall and/or Agile project environments. Work Environment Work is performed in operational FAA facilities and equipment rooms. Position requires extended standing, walking, and occasional lifting of equipment. Domestic and international travel is required throughout the project lifecycle. Must be able to work in operational environments while adhering to FAA safety and security requirements. Why Join Leidos? At Leidos, you'll help modernize the technology that supports the National Airspace System, contributing to solutions that impact millions of air travelers every day. This role offers the opportunity to gain international deployment experience while working on one of the FAA's premier modernization programs alongside some of the industry's leading engineers and technical experts. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Leidos