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Launch Base Mission Integration Lead _TS/SCI w/ poly

General Dynamics ITCape Canaveral, FLToday
full-timeTop Secret/SCI$98K - $127K

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Mission Assurance, Mission Management, System Integration

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Launch Base Mission Integration Lead with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Launch Base Mission Integration Lead you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Launch Base Mission Integration Lead joining our team to develop, maintain, analyze and verify all launch and process requirements.

HOW A LAUNCH BASE MISSION INTEGRATION LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Launch Base Mission Integration Lead is the point of contact for the definition, coordination and integration of launch requirements. Areas of responsibilities include:

  • Development of mission unique requirements and derived requirements identification
  • Monitoring and verifying all launch vehicle and satellite vehicle interface requirements including satellite vehicle transportation and processing requirements
  • Support includes an understanding of the launch services contract requirements and Launch Systems Integration Contractor (LSIC) integration service contract requirements to manage ECP incorporation, including change definition, contract modification technical evaluation, and launch operations planning and execution.
  • Requires close coordination with the SV Program, LVC, OL, Range, Comm Service Providers, and other associated contractors and organizations
  • Requires a working knowledge of launch communication infrastructure, architecture and components, including multi-system communication verifications, characterize and isolate voice communication anomalies, and lead trouble identification and resolution of voice networking, video distribution, Compunetix and direct voice lines.

Launch Mission Integration tasks include:

  • Provides space vehicle to launch vehicle integration, manifesting, and launch expertise
  • Provides Launch mission management process continuity across the Launch Enterprise
  • Supports Launch Mission Management interface with internal and external divisions, agencies and contractors
  • Generates reports and presentations for launch enterprise internal and external reviews
  • Manages coordination process for planning and readiness meetings
  • Monitor and assess fleet wide issues affecting mission assurance
  • Assists in the development of consistent mission certification requirement process
  • Provides support to mission managers for launch certification activities
  • Assists in the development of launch and mission integration requirements in support of OSL MRM process
  • Reconciles launch requirements against mission execution plans
  • Fosters collaboration with external launch partners and organizations
  • Attend Launch Scheduling/Manifest Meetings as required
  • Support each OSL launch campaign, throughout the launch process, by ensuring the availability of necessary Mission IT infrastructure and services as driven by satellite program and OSL requirements, including NOPS launch requirements
  • Support Pathfinder or Trailblazer activities as required
  • Manage the requirements baseline throughout the campaign utilizing the Move-Add-Change process (MAC) as required
  • Participates in special projects as required.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years space launch experience
  • Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other Government agencies and mission partners
  • Ability to deliver effective briefings/presentations/papers on complex topics for audiences that may be large and/or include high level decision makers
  • Substantive experience providing risk assessments and risk-management recommendations to program managers
  • Expert knowledge of the mission integration process, to include experience working launch vehicle to space vehicle interfaces, including mechanical, electrical, mission analysis, launch and SV environments, ground operations, space vehicle transportation and processing, launch readiness, mission interface verification between the LV and SV
  • OSL or government launch experience a plus

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
  • Required Experience: 5+ years space launch experience
  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with polygraph
  • Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
  • US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $127,075. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL Cape Canaveral

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Salary
The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $127,075.
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Availability
Active clearance required
Type
full-time
Experience
5+ years
Posted
Today
Required Skills
Mission AssuranceMission ManagementSystem Integration
Preferred Skills
OSL or government launch experience
Benefits
  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Paid vacation and holidays

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