What are the responsibilities and job description for the Satellite System Operations Lead - IRES position at INNOVIM Defense Services, LLC?
INNOVIM Defense Services is seeking a Satellite System Operations Lead to join our team in supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Under this contract, INNOVIM Defense Services supports the development, implementation, sustainment, and operations of enclaves and systems that support missile defense training, events, analysis, and operations.
This position is located onsite at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
The Satellite System Operations Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.
- Prepare monthly, or as needed, reports on system metrics, health, and mission status.
- Operate system software and perform telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C) functionality of mission sensors.
- Ensure timely documentation to operational changes and event support is accurate and archived when appropriate.
- Execute promoted external tasking schedules and monitor all system statuses as required.
- Be responsible for crew training and certifications with supporting training SOPs and maintain training records.
- Lead meetings with internal and external customers to ensure accurate taskings, data downloads, and future system upgrades.
- Lead internal and external communications exercises with MAJCOMs and inter-agency elements.
- Report all system status to the Team Lead and provide technical recommendations for system anomalies to appropriate teams.
- Support system installation upgrades and support testing events to identify appropriate dependencies, risks and impacts to the operational system.
- Support occasional shift work, major testing events and occasional weekends and holidays.
- Perform system checkouts after system upgrades and system maintenance windows.
- Ensure all mission resources are available to support operations, training and maintenance activities.
- Write and update all standard operation procedures (SOPs) as needed for operational configuration changes and system upgrades.
- Verify execution of daily checklist and all schedule activities.
- Assist IRES team with documentation support for contract deliverables and system upgrades.
- Support planning functions in support of space operation meetings.
The successful candidate will:
- Be able to support mission testing of unique tool designs
- Be excellent with technical communication (written and verbal)
- Possess Linux experience or ability to learn basic Linux commands
- Windows Desktop Experience
- Satellite Operations Experience
- Operations Floor Experience
Basic Requirements:
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.
- Must have at least 9 years of direct related experience in Satellite System Payload and Command and Control operations.
- Must have 3 years of experience in management or leadership roles.
- Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- Must have recent MDA experience
Desired Requirements:
- Have in-depth experience with government satellite and/or ground systems
- Have experience creating or operating a Multi-Mission Satellite Operations Center
IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)