Manager 2 - Spacecraft Flight Operations - Colorado Springs

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsManager 2 - Spacecraft Flight Operations - Colorado SpringsUnited States-Colorado-Colorado Springs No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10240752Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Spacecraft Flight Operations  – Manager Level 2 to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Lead a diverse team of engineers & operators (10 – 15 employees) as well as cross functional integrated program teams (IPT)Coordinate with Program Management team to meet contractual requirements on cost and on scheduleProvide status reporting through both the functional and program reporting branches.Measure and report program performance metrics utilizing Confluence, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Project, JIRA, etc.Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and across multiple geo-separated sites, with internal and external customers, in written and oral format.Provide mission operations support to the multiple NSS Satellite programs. Provide mission operations support to Satellite programs including becoming & maintaining Flight Controller certificationWork with systems engineers to conduct anomaly review board investigations as necessary. Support operations readiness activities including configuration control board and other customer meetingsMaintain standards associated with the established Integrated/Developmental Operations functional group processes.Provide mentoring, guidance, performance evaluation, and manage tasks for the Operations & Maintenance / Sustaining Engineering team.May require travel ~ 10% of the time. Other duties as assignedIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience.  Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain SCI at time of applicationAbility to work within, task, and manage a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success.Prior experience conducting on-orbit mission operations and resolving satellite and ground system anomalies.Experience as a direct manager for an engineering team (i.e. performance appraisals, staffing, etc.)Experience writing technical documents for external customersOutstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews Preferred Qualifications:  Experience working on government systems and/or government process environmentExperience as a cost account manager (CAM) using Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Experience maintaining hardware and software configurations in an ops centerExperience with planning and executing on orbit test campaignsLeadership experience within a diverse team of engineers/operatorsAs a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.  Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on...