INSTRUMENTATION GROUP MANANGER - RANGE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Southwest Range Services; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

Southwest Range Services is seeking an Instrumentation Group Manager to lead supervisors and hourly staff in support of the MSS program at White Sands Missile Range. You will oversee radar, GPS, timing, telemetry, electronics, and optical instrumentation while coordinating schedules and resources to ensure optimal test support.

The role requires a BS degree in Engineering/Business/Management or 10 years of instrumentation experience, plus 3+ years in a supervisory capacity, strong MS Office

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS degree in Engineering, Business, or Management or 10 years instrumentation experience.
• At least 3 years in a lead, supervisory, or management role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office in a networked environment.
• Active security clearance and valid driver’s license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage supervisors and hourly employees to support MSS program schedules.
• Oversee radar, GPS, timing, telemetry, electronics, and optical instrumentation teams.
• Coordinate schedules and resources for optimal test support and timely reporting.
• Ensure safety, policy compliance, and adherence to CBA and SOPs.
• Promote employee development, hiring, and performance tracking.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Leadership experience

Security clearance

Written & verbal communication

Driver's license

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Business, or Management

10 years instrumentation experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southwest Range Services

SRS is currently hiring an Instrumentation Group Manager for the Range Services Dept., to support the MSS program at WSMR. The position is located at WSMR's main post area.

Responsibilities and duties of the position include (but are not limited to):

• Direct and manage supervisors, administrative assistants, and union-represented hourly employees in support of WSMR and Air Force test schedules and mission requirements.
• Oversee personnel and technical support activities in the following areas:
  • Radar systems
  • Global Positioning System (GPS)
  • Timing systems
  • Telemetry systems
  • Electronics
  • Optical instrumentation
• Oversee mission schedules and coordinate personnel and resources to ensure optimal test support.
• Monitor test operations, identify operational issues or failures, and ensure timely reporting and appropriate follow-up.
• Enforce company policies, ensure compliance with the Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and maintain applicable section Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and processes.
• Collaborate with the respective Department Manager on operational priorities, personnel matters, and program requirements.
• Assist supervisors in addressing and resolving employee relations and personnel issues.
• Provide employee promotion recommendations and oversee hiring activities within the assigned group.
• Track, monitor, and report group performance metrics, work status, and maintenance activities.
• Maintain required records and prepare reports in accordance with MSS Contract requirements.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment through adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Business, or Management from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of three (3) years of instrumentation experience in a testing environment; or a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive instrumentation experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or management role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications within a networked environment.
• Understanding of security requirements and procedures for proper data handling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess an active security clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehensive understanding of contract operations and missile testing activities.
• Experience with data collection systems, including radio frequency (RF) systems, timing signals, and optical instrumentation.

SRS and its Member Companies bring:

• Past Performance supporting 11 Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) activities—more than half of the total MRTFBs
• Best practices from and reach-back to 5,500+ range experts
• Approximately 125 combined years of extensive T&E expertise
• Extensive expertise in supporting extremely remote T&E environments and numerous Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) sites, including Alaska, the Caribbean, United Kingdom, Germany, Ascension Island, Antarctica, and Africa

SRS provides:

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Benefits

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• PTO and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.