Satellite Mission Operations Director (24x7)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; White Sands (NM); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks an Operations Director to provide overall direction and technical leadership for 24x7 mission operations, including shift planning and coordination with engineering teams. The role requires aligning hardware and software delivery plans with mission needs and coordinating across customer and contractor boundaries.

The position entails leading a diverse team, ensuring robust operations, and maintaining strict security clearances.

Qualifications

• Prior operations experience.
• Experience in dynamic customer environments.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Technical domain knowledge of the program.
• Technical leadership experience across customer and contractor boundaries.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and technical leadership for 24x7 operational activities.
• Interface with shift engineers and day staff leadership to solve complex problems and coordinate resources.
• Plan for future hardware and software deliveries and ensure seamless integration into operations.
• Collaborate with customers and contractors to maintain mission success and reduce risk.

Skills

Operations experience

Customer environment experience

Written and verbal communication

Technical leadership

Security clearance

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space seeks an Operations Director to provide overall direction and technical leadership for 24x7 mission operations, including shift planning and coordination with engineering teams. The role requires aligning hardware and software delivery plans with mission needs and coordinating across customer and contractor boundaries.

The position entails leading a diverse team, ensuring robust operations, and maintaining strict security clearances.