Satellite System Operations Lead IRES - SSFB

Amentum; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 123,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Satellite System Operations Lead to support critical missions at Schriever Space Force Base. This role involves ensuring operational excellence through meticulous reporting, system monitoring, and crew training. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, lead communications exercises, and ensure all mission resources are available. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in satellite operations and a strong technical communication background. Join a team that values your expertise and contributes to national defense in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Educational Reimbursement

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health Benefits

Disability Benefits

Life and Accident Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Satellite System Payload and Command and Control operations.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports on system metrics, health, and mission status.
• Lead meetings with internal and external customers for taskings and data downloads.

Skills

Technical Communication

Linux

Windows Desktop

Satellite Operations

Operations Floor Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Position Title: Satellite System Operations Lead

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift (Mon-Fri)

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Satellite System Operations Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

1. Prepare monthly, or as needed, reports on system metrics, health, and mission status.
2. Operate system software and perform telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C) functionality of mission sensors.
3. Ensure timely documentation to operational changes and event support is accurate and archived when appropriate.
4. Execute promoted external tasking schedules and monitor all system statuses as required.
5. Be responsible for crew training and certifications with supporting training SOPs and maintain training records.
6. Lead meetings with internal and external customers to ensure accurate taskings, data downloads, and future system upgrades.
7. Lead internal and external communications exercises with MAJCOMs and inter-agency elements.
8. Report all system status to the Team Lead and provide technical recommendations for system anomalies to appropriate teams.
9. Support system installation upgrades and support testing events to identify appropriate dependencies, risks and impacts to the operational system.
10. Support occasional shift work, major testing events and occasional weekends and holidays.
11. Perform system checkouts after system upgrades and system maintenance windows.
12. Ensure all mission resources are available to support operations, training and maintenance activities.
13. Write and update all standard operation procedures (SOPs) as needed for operational configuration changes and system upgrades.
14. Verify execution of daily checklist and all schedule activities.
15. Assist IRES team with documentation support for contract deliverables and system upgrades.
16. Support planning functions in support of space operation meetings.

The successful candidate will:

1. Be able to support mission testing of unique tool designs.
2. Be excellent with technical communication (written and verbal).
3. Possess Linux experience or ability to learn basic Linux commands.
4. Have Windows Desktop Experience.
5. Have Satellite Operations Experience.
6. Have Operations Floor Experience.

Basic Requirements:

1. Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 16 years of general experience; Associate’s degree and 14 years of general experience; Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of general experience; Master’s degree and 10 years of general experience.
2. Must have at least 9 years of direct related experience in Satellite System Payload and Command and Control operations.
3. Must have 3 years of experience in management or leadership roles.
4. Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
5. Must have recent MDA experience.

Desired Requirements:

1. Have in-depth experience with government satellite and/or ground systems.
2. Have experience creating or operating a Multi-Mission Satellite Operations Center.

Salary: This position is expected to pay $123,000 - $148,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Application Process: Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Posting Duration: This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Benefits: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.