Antarctic Airfield Manager

Description This is an alternate position, and will only be officially onboarded should the already identified primary candidate withdraw from consideration or be deemed unfit for deployment.Leidos is seeking an Airfield Manager to support the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The Airfield Manager will supervise daily airfield operations of the local McMurdo Station and South Pole airfields. Deployment to Antarctica is required in this role. Deployment length is expected to be for 7 months. The candidate in the position must complete the physical and dental examinations required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. This position requires a Public Trust security clearance investigation prior to start date. This process may take up to 4 months to complete.US citizenship or permanent residence is required.The anticipated salary range for this role will be $115,000 - $125,000, along with an increase in pay while deployed.About the Antarctic Support Contract:Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF's Office of Polar Program's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements:Vision: Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.Mission: To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines. The planning and implementation of science support requ