Job ID: 691110BR Date posted: Apr. 24, 2025
Description:The successful candidate will function as a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Battery Lead with the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Missile Defense system in the United Arab Emirates and will advise and assist the UAE in the operation, maintenance, march-order, and emplacement of the THAAD system in accordance with established Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Technical Manuals (TMs), policies and procedures. This position will be the day-to-day team leader of of 3-5 Contractor Logistics Support personnel and will report directly to the THAAD UAE Program.
The successful candidate will:
• Act as a CLS Point of Contact (POC) to UAE operational leadership and provide advice and status on THAAD system maintenance actions.
• Supervise and direct the activities of CLS personnel.
• Ensure CLS performs in accordance with US Army Material Maintenance Management concepts and procedures.
• Provide field and sustainment level maintenance support to UAE THAAD equipment.
• Support the UAE in managing and monitoring the maintenance and sustainment program to include scheduling services, system upgrades, and modifications.
• Perform maintenance actions and troubleshooting above the level of the Enhanced Operator/Maintainers (EOM).
• Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication to be able to provide UAE with clear and succinct information and explanations of THAAD system maintenance requirements and the status of ongoing maintenance activities.
• Establish trust and confidence by creating and maintaining open, candid lines of communication with the UAE, representatives of the U.S. Government, and LM leadership.
• Duties are performed on location with the UAE THAAD Batteries and candidate is expected to live in housing near the site of the UAE THAAD Battery.
Basic Qualifications:
• Relevant experience working as a Field Service Technician (or similar position)
• Previous experience with the THAAD system (or similar system)
• Must be able to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification within 90 days of start date
• Active U.S. Department of Defense SECRET (or Interim SECRET) Security Clearance
• A valid U.S. Passport with no restrictions on travel
• Willingness to perform these duties in UAE for the total duration of this assignment
• Ability to meet UAE Residence Permit/Visa requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
• Candidate must be able to maintain a good working relationship with the customer and CLS team members
• Candidate may also be required to take a post-offer, pre-employment physical to determine deployability capabilities as defined by the contract
Desired Skills:
• Technical engineering degree and / or military background
• Previous experience as a THAAD or Patriot Field Service Technician or Contractor Logistics Support Technician
• Previous experience as a THAAD CLS Team Lead
• Previous experience working with the UAE military
• Previous experience executing maintenance management in a military environment (US Army, foreign military, or similar)
• CompTIA A + Certified
• Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Basic knowledge of:
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings/schematics
- Applying fault detection/isolation procedures
- Networks (e.g. LAN, WAN, IP address schemes)
- Unix and Linux
- Electrical/mechanical aptitude
- Hydraulic operations
- Army Supply System
- Ability to apply appropriate Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation
- Ability to manage and account for inventory
• Other desired military (MOS) training:
- 14A
- AOC 7B
- 140A
- ASI 6N
- 140E
- ASI 7A
- 14E
- ASI 7A
- 14H
- ASI 6N
- 14T
- ASI X8
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First