Site Manager

Cayuse Holdings

Site Manager leading Cayuse’s mission-critical O&M operations at White Sands Missile Range. Overseeing contractor personnel, mission continuity, government interfaces, and emergency response.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeSocorro • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational leadership, incident management, and compliance within mission-critical environments, ensuring high-performance teams and mission readiness. Proficient in staff management, dynamic problem-solving, and maintaining operational continuity across various functions.

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Technical Operations LeadershipSite-Level LeadershipTop Secret/SCI ClearanceMission Operations ManagementStaff Management and Training

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Hard Skills

Operational ReadinessIncident ManagementPerformance OversightCompliance with Safety and SecurityMultitasking and PrioritizationAnalytical Problem-SolvingProficient in MS OfficeDynamic Problem-SolvingAbility to Operate Near Sensitive SystemsAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAdaptability to ChangeAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPFacilities/Safety CredentialsMission-Operations CertificationsQuality-Management Qualifications

Industry Keywords

O&M FunctionsMission ReadinessGovernment Customer InterfaceCross-Functional IntegrationEmergency Response

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee all contractor personnel and O&M functions at the assigned site
Ensure staffing coverage across all shifts and maintain high-performing operational teams
Maintain operational mission continuity and compliance with safety, security, quality, logistics, facilities, and staffing requirements
Coordinate with host-installation entities for mission readiness, inspections, and operational support
Serve as the on-site interface to local and external government customers
Respond to performance issues, outages, inspections, and emergency situations
Act as the primary decision-maker and escalation authority for after-hours needs
Ensure integration and communication across quality, security, logistics, facilities, emergency response, and other cross-functional areas
Support cross-training within the management team
Oversee and coordinate technical and bargaining-unit activities
Comply with range, safety, security, and access requirements at the remote desert/range site on White Sands Missile Range
Report to the Program Manager
Provide 24/7 operational readiness and occasional after-hours support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, space operations, or a related field preferred
Equivalent senior military or technical operations leadership experience may be accepted
Minimum 8 years in technical operations or mission O&M
At least 3 years leading a site, detachment, shift organization, or comparable workforce
Demonstrated success in site-level leadership, incident management, and performance oversight in mission-critical environments
Top Secret/SCI Clearance is required
Must be able to pass a background check
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
High-level attention to detail
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Adaptability to change and ability to learn quickly
Ability to work independently and on a multifunctional team
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Expertise in staff management, training, customer relations, and dynamic problem-solving in high-stress scenarios
Preferred certifications may include PMP, facilities/safety credentials, mission-operations certifications, or quality-management qualifications
Ability to comply with range, safety, security, and access requirements
Physical and mental capability to work extended periods, respond to incidents, perform tests, and meet operational-readiness requirements
Ability to safely operate near sensitive and classified optical, mechanical, and electrical systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off
May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes