Mid-Level Mission Operations Specialist

The Boeing Company; Vandenberg SFB (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Ground-based Interceptor Maintenance Manager (GMM) / HMI and OSC Controller Mid-Level Specialist to join a small, on-site team at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The role supports the Missile Defense Agency and NORTHCOM with 24/7 mission readiness and requires shift work, security clearance, and certification planning.

Responsibilities include mission operations planning, system health monitoring, and coordination with GMOC teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification within 180 days of start date.
• Experience supporting critical mission demands in a Command-and-Control environment.
• Willingness to work variable shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute mission operations for C4ISR systems.
• Coordinate system maintenance activities and monitor system health.
• Work with maintenance teams, engineering, and coordination centers to support missions.
• Maintain configuration control and inform leadership of subsystem performance.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Cross-system certification

MS Office

GMD experience

Govt customer experience

C2 operations

Linux OS

Maintenance planning

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for a Ground-based Interceptor Maintenance Manager (GMM) / Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Operations Controller Mid-Level Mission Operations Specialist to be a member of a small operations site team that provides 24/7/365 day a year support for the VAFB Operations Support Center located in VandenbergSpace Force Base (SFB), California.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide relevant contributions to plan and execute mission operations for command, control, communications, computing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems
• Provide relevant contributions on the configuration of operational system and informs leadership of system and subsystem performance
• Assist with control and coordination of distributed resources and ground assets to support mission operations
• Provide input to coordinate system maintenance activities
• Assist maintenance action investigations and analysis
• Works under general direction
• GMM/HMI Operator and Operations Support Center (OSC) Controller, maintains configuration control, and monitors system health and status of the Ground Missile Defense (GMD) System components supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM) communities
• GMM/HMI Operators and Operations Support Center (OSC) Controllers work with local maintenance support teams, engineering, and system coordination teams at the GMD Maintenance Operation Center (GMOC) located in Schriever SFB, Colorado
• This position is scheduled for rotational shifts covering 24/7/365 mission readiness, with monetary incentives for shifts 2, 4, and weekends. Overtime is a requirement for this position
• Ability to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security + Certification is required for employment, with initial certification no later than 180 days of start date
• Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability and willingness to work variable shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Ability and willingness to certify on multiple systems in various roles and positions as deemed appropriate by direct management to support critical mission demands

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Current CompTIA Security+ CE certification
• Prior Military Service
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• 1 year or more GMD work experience
• 1 year or more experience working with a government customer
• 1 year or more experience working in a Command-and-Control Center
• 1 year or more experience planning and executing maintenance activities
• Prior experience with Linux Operating Systems

Conflict of Interest:

Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $91,800 - $124,200.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 27, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.