Antarctic Facility Manager - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Antarctic Facility Manager - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Antarctic Facility Manager - Join Leidos in Supporting Cutting-Edge Science
Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC), prime contractor for the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program (USAP), seeks a skilled Antarctic Facility Manager for the Long Duration Balloon (LDB) facility in Antarctica. This role offers a rare chance to manage a critical NSF site enabling NASA-led stratospheric research via massive helium balloons. Deployment to Antarctica is mandatory for 6 months starting late August 2026, with full-time hours mid-August to mid-February, transitioning to part-time US-based work February to August.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with LDB Science Implementation Manager for on-site facility oversight during Austral summer.
- Coordinate setup, maintenance, winterization, and launches with NASA, fleet ops, cargo, IT, and station services.
- Supervise one field coordinator; guide Fleet Ops and Galley personnel.
- Facilitate payload recoveries involving aviation, field ops, and grantees; manage payload retro with science cargo teams.
- Handle part-time off-ice planning, procurement, safety briefings, and weekly status reports.
- Report changes and remain available for all launches, with Winfly preference.
Qualifications & What Sets You Apart
- Bachelor’s in science/technical field +6 years relevant experience, or Master’s +4 years.
- 4+ years polar/remote environment support.
- Adaptability, leadership, organizational, and communication excellence.
- Technical skills in spreadsheets, Maximo, email, timesheets.
- US Citizenship; Public Trust clearance (up to 4 months); NSF physical/dental qualification.
Why Leidos ASC?
Support world-class science at McMurdo, Palmer, South Pole, and field sites. Align with USAP's mission for operational excellence in polar research. Competitive pay: $73,450 - $132,775 USD/year. Thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments driving scientific discovery.
Ready for an unparalleled adventure? Apply now.
Locations
- Remote/Teleworker, Various, United States (Remote)
Salary
73,450 - 132,775 USD / yearly
73,450 - 132,775 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Facility Managementintermediate
- Polar Science Supportintermediate
- Team Supervisionintermediate
- Logistics Coordinationintermediate
- Safety Briefing Deliveryintermediate
- Technical Proficiency (Spreadsheets, Maximo)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related science/technical discipline +6 years experience or Master’s +4 years (experience)
- Minimum 4 years in polar science support or remote environments (experience)
- US Citizenship required (experience)
- Public Trust security clearance (obtainable prior to start) (experience)
- Ability to pass NSF physical/dental exams for Antarctica deployment (experience)
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site management of LDB facility during Austral summer
- Coordinate facility setup, maintenance, winterization, and balloon launches with NASA and station teams
- Supervise field coordinator and guide Fleet Ops/Galley staff
- Assist with payload recoveries and retro coordination
- Support off-ice planning/procurement part-time during Austral winter
- Deliver safety/support briefings and attend organizational meetings
- Report scope changes and ensure availability for balloon launches
Benefits
- general: Exciting opportunity supporting NSF/NASA science missions in Antarctica
- general: Full-time deployment pay during 6-month Austral summer (mid-Aug to mid-Feb)
- general: Part-time US-based role with work-life balance in off-season
- general: Comprehensive Leidos benefits including health, retirement, and professional development
- general: Unique experience in extreme remote environments advancing world-class research
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Antarctic Facility Manager - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Antarctic Facility Manager - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Antarctic Facility Manager - Join Leidos in Supporting Cutting-Edge Science
Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC), prime contractor for the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program (USAP), seeks a skilled Antarctic Facility Manager for the Long Duration Balloon (LDB) facility in Antarctica. This role offers a rare chance to manage a critical NSF site enabling NASA-led stratospheric research via massive helium balloons. Deployment to Antarctica is mandatory for 6 months starting late August 2026, with full-time hours mid-August to mid-February, transitioning to part-time US-based work February to August.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with LDB Science Implementation Manager for on-site facility oversight during Austral summer.
- Coordinate setup, maintenance, winterization, and launches with NASA, fleet ops, cargo, IT, and station services.
- Supervise one field coordinator; guide Fleet Ops and Galley personnel.
- Facilitate payload recoveries involving aviation, field ops, and grantees; manage payload retro with science cargo teams.
- Handle part-time off-ice planning, procurement, safety briefings, and weekly status reports.
- Report changes and remain available for all launches, with Winfly preference.
Qualifications & What Sets You Apart
- Bachelor’s in science/technical field +6 years relevant experience, or Master’s +4 years.
- 4+ years polar/remote environment support.
- Adaptability, leadership, organizational, and communication excellence.
- Technical skills in spreadsheets, Maximo, email, timesheets.
- US Citizenship; Public Trust clearance (up to 4 months); NSF physical/dental qualification.
Why Leidos ASC?
Support world-class science at McMurdo, Palmer, South Pole, and field sites. Align with USAP's mission for operational excellence in polar research. Competitive pay: $73,450 - $132,775 USD/year. Thrive in dynamic, high-stakes environments driving scientific discovery.
Ready for an unparalleled adventure? Apply now.
Locations
- Remote/Teleworker, Various, United States (Remote)
Salary
73,450 - 132,775 USD / yearly
73,450 - 132,775 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Facility Managementintermediate
- Polar Science Supportintermediate
- Team Supervisionintermediate
- Logistics Coordinationintermediate
- Safety Briefing Deliveryintermediate
- Technical Proficiency (Spreadsheets, Maximo)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related science/technical discipline +6 years experience or Master’s +4 years (experience)
- Minimum 4 years in polar science support or remote environments (experience)
- US Citizenship required (experience)
- Public Trust security clearance (obtainable prior to start) (experience)
- Ability to pass NSF physical/dental exams for Antarctica deployment (experience)
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills (experience)
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site management of LDB facility during Austral summer
- Coordinate facility setup, maintenance, winterization, and balloon launches with NASA and station teams
- Supervise field coordinator and guide Fleet Ops/Galley staff
- Assist with payload recoveries and retro coordination
- Support off-ice planning/procurement part-time during Austral winter
- Deliver safety/support briefings and attend organizational meetings
- Report scope changes and ensure availability for balloon launches
Benefits
- general: Exciting opportunity supporting NSF/NASA science missions in Antarctica
- general: Full-time deployment pay during 6-month Austral summer (mid-Aug to mid-Feb)
- general: Part-time US-based role with work-life balance in off-season
- general: Comprehensive Leidos benefits including health, retirement, and professional development
- general: Unique experience in extreme remote environments advancing world-class research
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