Collections Assistant II

Rocket Lab; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in satellite data and analytics is seeking a Collections Assistant II. This full-time position involves managing collections requests, working with satellite data, and requires attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The role offers a shift schedule and a 20% differential pay once trained.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Discretionary PTO & Flexible Scheduling

Stock Options

401(k) Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

FSA & HSA Plans

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Employer-paid LTD and STD for Parental and Family Care

11 Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a related field required.
• Experience with tasking satellite data and/or imagery preferred.
• Experience in a geographic or geospatial field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage collections requests from internal and external customers.
• Work with Ursa Space tools to execute feasibility and tasking.
• Support workflow development and document processes for obtaining catalog information.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Project tracking ability

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

QGIS or ArcGIS

Google Earth

Appsmith

Job description

Collections Assistant II

About Ursa Space Systems

Ursa Space Systems is building ground-breaking solutions to deliver global intelligence to organizations around the world. Through our SAR/EO/RF satellite network, and data fusion expertise, Ursa Space detects real-time changes in the physical world to expand transparency. Our subscription and custom services enable you to access satellite imagery and analytic results with no geographic, political or weather-related limitations.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Collections Assistant II to run feasibility studies and order and track satellite data. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be attentive to detail and be motivated to perform quality work. This full-time, exempt position will report directly to the Sr. Collections Manager.

A successful candidate must be available to accept a shift schedule that includes weekend and evening work, depending on company needs. Once trained and accepted for shift work, a 20% shift differential would be added to the base salary.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage collections requests from internal and external customers
• Work with Ursa Space tools to execute feasibility and tasking for collections and provide feedback to the Engineering team for tool improvements
• Work with appropriate vendor partners to obtain feasibilities, confirm an option that meets the customers’ needs, and task the imagery
• Understand specific satellite collection parameters to support a specific application
• Relay the tasking information to the customer
• Support the workflow development and document processes for obtaining catalog information, ingesting images, and placing satellite data orders
• Make recommendations for process and efficiency enhancements for how to manage collections and interact with a given vendor for our satellite data requests
• Keep vendor technical information updated on Confluence
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to track multiple projects
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in a related field
• Experience with tasking satellite data and/or imagery
• Experience in a geographic or geospatial field

Preferred Skills

• Excel/Google Sheets
• Appsmith
• QGIS or ArcGIS
• Google Earth

Compensation Range

• Range $70,000 to $77,000
• Compensation range includes base salary only

Location

• We are headquartered in Ithaca, NY and have a remote workforce in other locations throughout the United States.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Discretionary PTO & Flexible Scheduling
• Stock Options
• 401(k) Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for you and your dependents
• FSA & HSA Plans
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid LTD and STD for Parental and Family Care
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• Educational Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• And more…

Company Values

• Use the team
• Figure it out and own it
• Aim for elegant simplicity
• Empower diversity & inclusivity
• Do the right thing
• Be scrappy

Ursa Space Systems, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.