Sustainment Branch Manager
Leidos, Huntsville, AL, United States
Job Overview
Sustainment Branch Manager responsible for leading and executing sustainment operations across multiple programs, ensuring reliable, responsive, and scalable support to systems deployed in the field. The role oversees Field Service Representatives (FSRs), site activation activities, and sustainment execution functions, ensuring alignment with program requirements and operational objectives. It also manages a distributed workforce and coordinates field operations with logistics integration efforts to enable 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
Bachelor’s 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
Pay Range
Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Sustainment Branch Manager responsible for leading and executing sustainment operations across multiple programs, ensuring reliable, responsive, and scalable support to systems deployed in the field. The role oversees Field Service Representatives (FSRs), site activation activities, and sustainment execution functions, ensuring alignment with program requirements and operational objectives. It also manages a distributed workforce and coordinates field operations with logistics integration efforts to enable 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
Bachelor’s 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
Pay Range
Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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