Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World's Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety.
As an RGNext Operation and Maintenance employee, you will join a team of highly motivated and innovative professionals who take pride in their work and in the mission of developing, sustaining, and delivering world class space launch solutions! If you are seeking to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and want to be part of the World's busiest launch port, this is the opportunity you've been looking for!
This position is assigned to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL.
This position is eligible for very limited telecommuting.
Essential Functions
- Provide leadership, monitoring, and management of the Ground Based Range Safety (GBRS) Computer Operations (CO) group
- Coordinate the preparation and execution of daily and launch operations using complex computer systems
- Coordinate system access and ensure program Configuration Management
- Organize and monitor production tasks to meet defined data product commitments
- Assign tasks and monitor performance to ensure satisfactory assignment progress
- Frequently decides between several possible technical solutions or approaches to satisfy Range Safety requirements
- Organize and budget resources needed to accomplish missions and projects
- Develops related policies and procedures
- Provide technical direction and assistance to the CO group and internal/external organizations to resolve problems related to GBRS responsibilities
- Responsible for the technical accuracy and adequacy of group results
- Identify and initiate improvements to methods, programs, and work environment
- Prepare and present reports of the technical, schedule and cost status of assigned projects for the benefit of management and customer representatives
- Communicate project status to the Section Manager or other personnel, as required
- Assure proper administration and implementation of company policies and procedures.
- Create and foster lasting and frequent customer contacts
- Ensure that early warning is given to management regarding potential systems and personnel problems and provide solutions or resolutions
- Provide technical leadership and analysis of highly complex software programs for computer-based systems
- Supervise the operations of critical real-time and near real-time consoles and software in support of all phases of expendable, ballistic, and manned launch operations for Range Safety
- Participate in a broad range of inter-disciplinary development and design activities to include aiding in Range Safety system and software architecture development, requirements analysis, process execution and evaluation and development of system and subsystem requirements and test procedures
- Develops and maintains appropriate system documentation to ensure that documentation is current
- Function as liaison for engineering sustainment efforts involving Range Safety Systems
- Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced personnel
- Vigorously pursue initiatives and innovations to improve the quality, efficiencies, and timeliness of Section products or services
- Innovate process improvements ensuring contract compliance and fulfillment while devising and implementing process improvement methods
- Perform other duties as required
Required Skills
- Ability to provide strong group leadership and personnel management to various levels of professional/technical personnel within Computer Operations group.
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team and as group leader/supervisor
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills to produce quality written reports
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and be reliable in a very dynamic environment
- Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public
Required Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent combination of military experience, technical training and education
- Five (5) years of relevant experience in Range Safety Instrumentation systems engineering, analysis, and integration
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Operational knowledge of Range Safety and Data Handling system, preferred
- Understanding of Range Safety, Data Handling, Radar, Telemetry, and Timing instrumentation system principles, preferred
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- COMPTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of start date
- The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours, weekends, and holidays as required to support specific project, mission, operations, and/or maintenance requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
- Valid U.S. Driver's License
Benefits of Working at RGNext
RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.