Mission Planner (Secret Clearance)

Vantor; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is hiring a Mission Planner for the Longmont, CO office. This role requires US citizenship and an active Secret clearance. Export controls apply.

You will monitor near-term collection strategies, track data and factory flows, and coordinate with leads, engineers, and MOC during issue resolution. The position emphasizes readiness for 24/7 shift work, effective communication, and the ability to prioritize work based on high-level requirements, with opportunities to lead continuous

Qualifications

• Requires US citizenship and active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, geography, remote sensing, GIS, or related field (4 extra years exp may substitute for a degree).
• Experience in project/task management (2+ years).
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and execute tactical near-term collection strategies.
• Monitor data and factory flows from planning to delivery.
• Perform ground troubleshooting and collaborate with MOC personnel during anomalies.
• Communicate effectively with leads, engineers, and stakeholders on troubleshooting.
• Escalate operational issues with team management and technical support.

Skills

24/7 shift work

US citizen

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Unix/Linux

Scripting

Database knowledge

GIS experience

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

This position requires active Secret Clearance from the US Government.

We are hiring for a Mission Planner, to work in the Longmont, CO office.

• Monitor and execute tactical near-term collection strategies, supporting project and service level agreements.
• Monitor data and factory flows from planning, product generation, into layout and delivery.
• Perform necessary ground troubleshooting in accordance with established procedures and collaborate with MOC personnel during anomaly resolution.
• Communicate effectively with leads, engineers, and other stakeholders when troubleshooting beyond the scope of the existing procedures.
• Escalate operational issues as needed with team management and technical support teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to perform 24/7 rotational shift work
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, geography, remote sensing, GIS, or related field. Four additional years of experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project and/or task management
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux environments

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with Unix/Linux
• 1+ year of experience scripting and database knowledge
• Experience with GIS technology
• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work based upon high-level requirements
• Desire to lead continuous improvement initiatives

Pay Transparency

To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $62,000.00 - $83,000.00 - $91,300.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

EEO Policy

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.