Peraton · 3 weeks ago
Space Defense Operations Manager
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $234K/yr
12+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. They are seeking a Technical Operations Manager to support a national security program conducting 24/7 Space Warfighting operations, ensuring mission protection success and managing assigned staff while collaborating with division leads.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage staff (employees, subcontractors) and work to resolve issues, fostering a culture of respect
Certify as Battlespace Awareness operator to ensure 100% 24/7 crew coverage; approve schedules
Routinely create reports/products and briefs leadership daily including ad hoc updates for ongoing space events of interest
Maintain system proficiency (i.e., Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other software) and attend system-based training (as required)
Prioritize and execute the tasking of space resources in support of national security programs
Support both real world and exercise driven space event planning efforts
Act as liaison between program contractors, COTR and other government customers
Support testing & integration efforts as new technologies link with all space protection missions
Contribute to course of action (COA) planning, offer SME guidance to training manager, crew leads
Support strategic planning and anticipate future threats and operational requirements
Coordinate with COTR, Security on personnel clearance crossover and onboarding actions
Occasional travel to partnered operations centers (CONUS, multiple sites within program) and local customer facilities is required
Work full-time on-site at a government facility in Colorado Springs, CO
Qualification
Required
Minimum 12 years' prior relevant experience
8+ years' experience working in high-tempo space operational environment with contractors and government officials (both military and civilian) of all ranks and leadership levels
Understanding and prior applied knowledge of orbital mechanics and space surveillance systems
6+ years management experience supervising personnel and/or leading relevant ops teams
Possess a TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated CI Poly
Preferred
Bachelors Degree highly desired
6+ years' experience with STK or other astrodynamics systems (i.e. ASW, ATLAS, SPADOC and/or available developing tools)
10+ years' experience working in high-tempo space operational environment with contractors and government officials (both military and civilian) of all ranks and leadership levels
Prior experience working as training instructor, system engineering and/or system integration
Previous Intelligence Community working experience supporting Mission Operations Directive
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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