New Zealand Operations Manager

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Job Description:

Parsons is hiring a New Zealand Operations Manager to support the NSF Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC).

• Responsible for all Christchurch operational functions, including logistics, supply, air operations support; management of the Christchurch Office; and deploying personnel support.

• Represents ITT ASI (ASI) as the Senior Site Manager.

• Liaisons with military, NSF OPP (OPP), scientists, involved contractors and subcontractors, and ASI organizational elements.

• Responsible for oversight of all station activities, airfields, local area science and operations sites, and support of field camps.

• Major duties:

• Ensures the Christchurch Office operations provide support, as required, to aid grantees in conducting research projects.

• Ensures oversight for the optimal support and management of warehouses, storage areas, and Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) clothing operations.

• Coordinates planning for deployment-related activities with support from divisional managers.

• Provides senior site representation to the NSF, Department of Defense (DOD)/Air National Guard (ANG) units; Petroleum Helicopters, Inc. (PHI); and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). Interacts daily with all these organizations.

• Ensures standardization and accurate activity documentation by ensuring all operations are conducted in accordance with ASI policies, Site Management Manual, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Ensures facilities and operational equipment are maintained at support levels commensurate with the planned tempo of operations and populations.

• Ensures all activities are performed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and codes imposed by the Antarctic Treaty and the US Government.

What Required Education/ Skills You'll Bring:

• BS or BA from a four-year, accredited institution is preferred or commensurate operations management experience.

• 5 years' management experience required, with emphasis on advance planning and facilities and infrastructure operations.

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing innovative operations approaches and adopted practices that foster continuous improvement in support operation and management, challenge the status-quo and existing paradigm in formulating and implementing, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective programs.

Physical and Other Specific Requirements

• This position is contingent upon successful contract award of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) National Science Foundation (NSF) Antarctica Science & Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) NOTE: Interim employment offered immediately on a consulting basis. Full time employment contingent upon contract award.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range

$96,400.00 - $168,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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