Hybrid Range Systems Section Manager - 3737 bei RGNext

Ready to launch your career?  Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space!  RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets!  We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.  

As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions!  If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base.  

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage the Centralized Telemetry Processing System (CTPS), Telemetry Analog Equipment Room (TAER), and Simulation Center work centers
• Encourage the sharing of knowledge and expertise between Telemetry Control and Display systems, Telemetry Instrumentation sites, and Mission Operations personnel
• Act as the Telemetry Control and Display (C&D) Subject Matter Expert as needed.
• Help lead the review and update of processes and procedures to include operational configuration and validation checklists  
• Assist employees with problem resolution, interpretation of company policies, hold site safety meetings, and enforce safety regulations
• Ensure mission equipment is properly maintained in accordance with applicable manuals, technical orders, and procedures
• Ensure adequate operational spares, supplies and consumables are on hand to support O&M tasks and objectives
• Oversee training to ensure qualified personnel are available to support scheduled operations in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance Enterprise Qualification Program (EQP)
• Oversee the setup and operation of mission equipment to ensure all requirements are satisfied according to mission documentation
• Monitor personnel and system performance during operations to ensure status reporting is accomplished 
• Facilitate expeditious resolution of anomalies that occur during launch operations
• Continually assess system capability with regard to emerging customer requirements and develop Requirement Statements when necessary to ensure future mission success
• Participate in engineering project design reviews, project integration, and operational acceptance testing to help ensure quality product deliveries
• Meet department productivity and quality goals
• Chair meetings to coordinate section activities
• Participate in quality reviews for mission planning documentation
• Vigorously pursue initiatives to improve the quality, efficiency, and timeliness of LISC enterprise solutions, products, or services 
• Perform other duties as assigned

 Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel in a courteous and professional manner 
• Ability to work well in fast paced and stressful environment 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong conflict management skills 
• Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment 
• Possess strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail 
• Skilled at building teams with orientation towards group dynamics to create synergy with assigned personnel constantly evolving task lists, and short mission requirement timelines while balancing stringent contract requirements
• Possess leadership and supervisory skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Eight (8) years of telemetry or related systems experience to include at least five (5) or more years of prior supervisory or management experience as a telemetry manager and/or supervisor of CTPS and TAER sections  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of the capabilities and interconnectivity of instrumentation employed on the Western Range, preferred
• Western Range operations and maintenance experience, preferred
• Experience working in a collective bargaining unit environment, preferred
• Experience with Western Range project integration, preferred
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures, preferred
• DoD 8570 IA certification, preferred

 Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License or state issued ID

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth.  Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment.

The salary range for this role is $100,805 - $ 143,584 however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws.