Mission Planner — Secret Clearance, Spatial Intelligence

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor in Longmont, CO is hiring a Mission Planner to monitor and execute tactical near-term collection strategies and support SLAs. The role requires a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance and a STEM degree, plus hands-on experience in project management and Linux/Windows environments.

The position emphasizes collaboration with engineers and MOC staff, strong problem-solving, and the ability to handle 24/7 rotating shifts. Export controls apply.

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 may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project and/or task management.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Windows

Linux

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Unix/Linux

Scripting

Database knowledge

GIS technology

Job description

Vantor in Longmont, CO is hiring a Mission Planner to monitor and execute tactical near-term collection strategies and support SLAs. The role requires a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance and a STEM degree, plus hands-on experience in project management and Linux/Windows environments.

The position emphasizes collaboration with engineers and MOC staff, strong problem-solving, and the ability to handle 24/7 rotating shifts. Export controls apply.