FRA Deputy Site Manager- Kaiserslautern, Germany (Non-TESA, Secret required)

***This is a Non TESA Position, Candidate Must be Subject to Criminal Background Investigation, German Tax ID, German health insurance, Paying German taxes, and Posses current German work authorization (* Work Permit does not apply to SOFA Status dependents).  No Relocation, LQA, COLA, or Logistical Support.

GDIT has an opportunity for a Forward Repair Activity (FRA) Deputy Site Lead supporting U.S. military operations in Europe. This role supports maintenance, logistics, financial, and personnel management functions that keep the RSC operating effectively. This position requires an active Secret clearance.

Meaningful work and impact:
• Deputy Site Manager shares responsibility for the day-to-to-today management of Forward Repair Activity (FRA) and remote sites with Site Manager and assumes full responsibilities in his absence.

• Managing daily FRA operations across maintenance, logistics, finance, and personnel.
• Perform administrative and analytical tasks to ensure mission readiness and compliance with contract requirements.

•Assists the Site Manager in overseeing daily site operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient project delivery.

Maintenance Management

• Ensure maintenance operations follow Army regulations, technical manuals, the Worldwide Field Support PWS, and customer support agreements.
• Use GCSS-Army and related systems to monitor trends, readiness, and repair times.
• Develop and maintain internal and external SOPs.
• Set shop priorities based on ACOR guidance and review weekly/regular reports.
• Lead weekly maintenance/production control meetings and drive improvements in turnaround times.

Logistics Management
• Oversee GCSS-A/4SIGHT inputs, supply management, procurement, shipping/receiving, inventory accountability, and warehouse operations.

• Familiar with Logistic Modernization Program (LMP)
• Ensure compliance with Army logistics policies.
• Work closely with PMO logistics SMEs as needed.
• Monitor purchase requests, transportation timelines, travel approvals, asset accountability, and TMDE calibration.
• Attend weekly PMO logistics meetings.

Financial Management
• Assist in managing multi‑million‑dollar budgets funded by MIPRs.
• Track expenditures to ensure alignment with ROM, CSAs, and ACOR approvals.
• Prevent off-charging and ensure workload aligns with funding.
• Review CTN balances, approve financial documents, support ROM development, and produce required reports.
• Participate in weekly budget meetings.

Personnel Management
• Conduct interviews, assist with recruiting, training, and development of site personnel.

• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, training, and workforce development.
• Ensure compliance with requirements and maintain safe, positive working conditions.
• Maintain accountability, review leave and travel reports and conduct manpower analyses.
• Monitor and document employee performance.

• Train and oversee subordinates to verify that they are performing all their duties effectively.

Travel Requirements
• Travel to remote locations throughout Europe and HOA to assess workforce welfare and contract compliance.

Flexibility
• Support all functional areas as needed and assist during workload surges.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Program Director.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (BA/BS) or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of related experience in Military Maintenance Operations IAW AR 750-1
• Background in military mechanical and electronics support

• Technical Understanding in Communication, Electronics, Computers Testing, Troubleshooting, and Sustainment Maintenance.

• Experience with the full spectrum of GCSS-A Maintenance & Work Order T-Codes (Financial & Reporting T-Codes), Supply & Warehouse T-Codes, Property Accountability T-Codes, and Financial & Reporting T-Codes.

• Experience with supervision, staffing, customer service, strategic planning, budget development, equipment maintenance, and technical leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, GCSS-A (SME-level preferred), Logistic Modernization Program (LMP) and electronics troubleshooting
• Ability to ensure Man Hours and Work Orders Reports meet CDRLS deadlines
• Experience conducting technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements based on customer requirements

• This is a Non TESA Position, Candidate Must be Subject to Criminal Background Investigation, German Tax ID, German health insurance, Paying German taxes, and Posses current German work authorization (* Work Permit does not apply to SOFA Status dependents).  No Relocation, LQA, COLA, or Logistical Support.

Required Skills & Abilities
• Excellent Analytical Skills

• Excellent Customer Service

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal communication, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to train and oversee subordinates to ensure effective performance
• Willingness to work long days when required

• Candidate is required to performed other additional duties and in support the Contract.

Security Clearance
• Active Secret clearance

Additional Requirements
• Active U.S. Passport
• Location: On customer site

Preferred Qualifications
• PMP Certification

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