Senior Force Development Operations Specialist

YOUR MISSION

As part of the Force Development team, you will directly influence the design and implementation of unique mission assets and gain experience at every phase of the spacecraft program including design, launch, on-orbit test and checkout, mission execution, and customer engagement. The company culture is one of innovation and speed, so if you are looking for a place that allows you to reach your full potential, this is the job to consider.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a small team of integration specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Bring together different software systems, hardware, tools, and technologies use in various operational functions to ensure they can communicate and share data seamlessly.
• Integrate data sources from different departments or systems to provide a holistic view of the operations environment.
• Align operational processes across different departments or teams to eliminate redundancies, reduce delays, and improve overall efficiency
• Facilitate collaboration and communication between various teams that have their own goals and priorities but are working toward the same end-state
• Ensure that resources are allocated and utilized optimally across the different Mission Operations sections preventing overutilization or waste
• Integrate new processes, systems, or technologies into existing operations while minimizing disruption
• Integrate new technologies or software to enhance operational capabilities
• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with integrating various components, tools, and people

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM; Masters Degree in STEM preferred
• 8+ years’ experience working in Mission Operations with focus on spacecraft design, testing, launch, and mission execution
• Advanced understanding of the space domain and orbital mechanics
• Experience making decisions in high pressure environments
• Strong technical background in astrodynamics
• Operational experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO)
• Knowledge of change management principles and techniques to guide teams through transitions caused by integration efforts

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong project management skills to plan, execute, and oversee integration projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Strong problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve integration challenges and to troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Familiarity with tools used system integration and project management
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering collaboration and understanding
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners to ensure successful integration and alignment with team and strategic goals
• Leadership skills to guide teams, manage conflicts, and facilitate decision-making during integration projects
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements, technologies, and business needs during the integration process
• Ability to analyze data and information to make informed decisions and to identify opportunities for optimization

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $105,000-$140,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.  

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