Operations Lead

NGEN is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) portion of NGEN, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and Engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

Leidos is seeking a Site Operations Lead to support a government site group at Point Mugu NAWC, CA as one of the key members of the Field Services team. The candidate will be responsible for the tactical leadership and operational oversight of the Point Mugu NAWC, CA, driving deployment velocity, enforcing Service Level Requirements (SLRs), and directing the daily workflow of the Field Services technician team.

The work location for this position will be at a government site and will require the ability to:

Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. for up to 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift 25 lbs. vertically using ladders

Must be able to work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; must be able to work in noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers; must be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time

Must be able to utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets

Must have normal color vision to identify different colors of wires and cables; must have correctable vision to 20/20 or better so you can see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, and computer monitors; must have depth perception to be able to judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces; must be able to use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometer)

Must be able to drive personal or corporate vehicle (depending on availability) to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot issues; valid state license required

Primary Responsibilities

Direct and lead all daily IT Field Services operations across the Point Mugu and Port Hueneme site groups ensuring continuous alignment with DoD and SMIT contract requirements.

Manage and enforce strict Service Level Requirements (SLRs/SLAs) by monitoring the HPSM queue, break-fix incidents, and prioritizing VIP/Executive hardware deployments.

Mentor and lead a blended workforce of 10+ Leidos employees and Subcontractors across multiple vendor contracts.

Generate and consolidate daily/weekly operational reports, tracking site-wide ticket burn-down rates, pending deployments, and critical SLA vulnerabilities for Site Leadership.

Conduct synchronization meetings with Technical Leads to align operational priorities, balance workloads, and identify systemic bottlenecks in the deployment pipeline.

Basic Qualifications

US Citizen

DoD Secret Clearance

HS diploma with 5+ years of prior relevant experience, additional related education or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience

Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher Certification

Must demonstrate expertise in IT Enterprise Operations

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) or similar DoD enterprise networks

Experience utilizing enterprise IT Service Management (ITSM) tools such as HPSM or Helix

Organized and detail-oriented

Strong leadership skills

Self-motivated/ self-directing

Strong collaboration, prioritization, and adaptability skills required. Relationship building

Ability to manage and prioritize own work, and that of their team

Independent decision making

Analytical thinking; thinking out of the box

Ability to effectively communicate with all organizational levels (SME to Senior Management)

Ability to analyze problems at various levels (e.g. detail level, overall organizational impact, etc.)

The hourly range for this position is $38.46 - $40.16.

NGEN

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Original Posting: October 21, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.