Sustainment Branch Manager
Huntsville, AL - USA
Job Summary
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At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.
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Leidos Defense provides a diverse portfolio of systems solutions and services covering land sea air space and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT large-scale intelligence systems command and control geospatial and data analytics cybersecurity logistics training and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions
The Sustainment Branch Manager is responsible for leading and executing sustainment operations across multiple programs ensuring reliable responsive and scalable support to systems deployed in the field. This role oversees Field Service Representatives (FSRs) site activation activities and sustainment execution functions ensuring alignment with program requirements and operational objectives.
This leader will manage a distributed workforce and ensure seamless coordination between field operations and logistics integration efforts enabling uninterrupted support and mission readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage sustainment execution across multiple programs simultaneously
Oversee Field Service Representative (FSR) workforce including deployment utilization and performance
Direct site activation and fielding support activities
Manage execution of spares and asset support in coordination with logistics integration teams
Ensure personnel readiness including travel coordination clearance management and deployment planning
Serve as primary interface between field operations and program leadership
Monitor and manage workload distribution across sustainment personnel
Identify and resolve operational issues impacting field performance
Establish and enforce standardized processes for sustainment execution and reporting
Provide feedback to Logistics Integration Branch to improve products and supportability
Identify sustainment capability gaps and support hiring aligned to program demand
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Logistics Business Operations or related field (or equivalent experience)
8 years of experience in sustainment field operations or maintenance support or 6 years with MS degree
Demonstrated experience managing field-based or distributed teams
Experience supporting DoD programs in operational environments
Strong understanding of fielding sustainment execution and operational support requirements
Experience managing personnel deployment travel and clearance processes
Ability to operate in a matrixed environment supporting multiple programs
Active or ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience as a Field Service Representative (FSR) or FSR Lead
Experience managing site activation or system fielding events
Familiarity with spares execution and asset management processes
Background in maintenance operations or sustainment environments
Experience supporting rapid fielding or operational deployments
Lean Six Sigma or process improvement experience
What Success Looks Like:
Consistent high-quality sustainment support delivered across all programs
Balanced and optimized utilization of FSR workforce
Seamless execution of site activation and fielding activities
Rapid resolution of field issues with minimal operational disruption
Strong coordination between sustainment operations and logistics integration efforts
Scalable sustainment processes that support program growth
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
April 23 2026For 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 $105300.00 - $190350.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.