Operations Chief

Overview

Contingent Upon Contract Award

SOS International LLC is seeking an Operations Chief to to lead day‑to‑day operational planning, coordination, and execution for federal public health emergency response missions. This role ensures SOSi teams, assets, and capabilities are ready, integrated, and able to rapidly support national‑level incidents.

The Operations Chief is a central leader in mission execution—driving readiness, coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams, and ensuring smooth, effective operations during high‑tempo response activities.

 

Essential Job Duties

 

• Operational Leadership: Directs daily operations supporting SOSi readiness, deployment, sustainment, and demobilization activities. Leads operational planning for public health emergencies, disasters, and national‑level response missions. Oversees the development and execution of operational plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and mission workflows.

• Incident Response & Coordination: Serves in operational leadership roles during activations, supporting Incident Command or Unified Command structures. Coordinates with subcontractors, vendors, federal partners (HHS, FEMA, DoD), state/local agencies, and contracted response teams. Ensures operational integration across logistics, medical, communications, and administrative functions.

• Readiness & Capability Management: Maintains operational readiness of ERSS teams, equipment, and mission packages. Oversees training, exercises, and readiness assessments to ensure deployable capability. Identifies operational gaps and lead improvement initiatives.

• Program Execution & Oversight: Manages operational schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocation for response missions. Monitors mission performance, operational metrics, and compliance with ASPR requirements. Leads after‑action reviews and implements corrective actions to strengthen future operations.

• Team Leadership: Supervises operations personnel, including planners, coordinators, and field operations staff. Establishes performance expectations and ensures staff maintain required qualifications and readiness. Fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and mission focus.