Range Operations Manager - 3507

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, California.

This position is not eligible for a remote assignment.

 Essential Functions

• Lead the Western Range (WR) RGNext Range Operations Department responsible for the Planning and Control, Area Control Center (ACC), and Flight Analysis (FA) sections. Responsible scheduling, requirements review, planning and control, generation, and execution of WR operations
• Ensure the department is staffed with qualified personnel needed to successfully plan and manage WR operations
• Ensure all personnel are properly trained to execute their responsibilities and receive initial and recurring guidance, instructions, and direction needed to ensure quality and timely service
• Provide coaching and mentoring to personnel unable to meet RGNext standards for ethics, technical quality, customer service, or timeliness
• Ensure work products are reviewed prior to release to ensure a quality product and consistency with RGNext operating instructions, policies, procedures, and organizational responsibilities
• Monitor workflow to ensure delivery of products on time in accordance with contract requirements
• Ensure the actions, products, and recommendations of the department are well coordinated with all affected or responsible RGNext organizations before release and represent the best possible RGNext product or service
• Vigorously pursue initiatives to improve the quality, efficiencies, and timeliness of Section products or services
• Innovate process improvements ensuring contract compliance and fulfillment while devising and implementing process improvement methods
• Quickly develop and integrate enterprise concepts and recommendations to capitalize on cross range (Western and Eastern Range) best practices, efficiencies and standardization
• Prepare and provide progress, status reports, and briefings as required or requested, to inform management of anticipated performance problems or issues
• Develop and maintain procedures and work instructions in accordance with applicable Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the Contract Deliverable (CDRL) requirements
• Monitor and manage duty hours to ensure personnel are not placing themselves or the WR mission at risk due to excessive work hours described in Range Safety Manuals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Possess leadership and supervisory skills that demonstrate, or indicate a high potential for successful direction of an organization of various specialized technical personnel, management personnel, and administrative personnel, both exempt and non-exempt, some represented under collective bargaining agreements     
• Ability to quickly prioritize conflicting tasks, projects, and operations within the scope of assigned timelines, budget and personnel resources
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with the customers, superiors, peers, and subordinates
• Ability to organize and lead effective meetings and prepare clear oral and written direction, correspondence, and reports
• Adept at public speaking and customer interaction with audiences ranging from RGNext and Government senior leadership through subordinate workforce
• Ability to project a professional image when working with internal and external  customers
• Ability to be a self-motivated team player capable of working with minimum direct supervision
• Team builder with orientation towards group dynamics to create synergy with assigned personnel while balancing stringent contract requirements, evolving task lists, and short turn time for mission requirements

Required Experience

• BA or BS in a technical, engineering, or management discipline  
• Minimum of ten (10) years of prior management or supervisory experience in a technical or operational related field, which may include 8 years of work experience showing increased scope of responsibility
• Possess an understanding of United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Launch Delta (SLD) 30, and RGNext policies, procedures, and organizational responsibilities for requirements review, operations planning, scheduling, and mission execution
• Thoroughly knowledgeable of the Universal Documentation System and how Range and Range Customer requirements are collected and translated into mission plans, documents, and schedules
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook); Familiarity with MS Project, preferred
• Western Range operations and maintenance experience preferred
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreement employees
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Limited overnight travel within the United States
• Flexibility to work frequent 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
• Primary position is onsite; occasional teleworking may be permitted based upon operational requirements and management approval 

This position is assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

What We Offer

Everyday Wellness: Access to on-base facilities which may include: fitness centers, pool, bowling alley, recreational facilities, beach access and restaurants.

Financial Opportunities: 401k savings program with company match and vesting on day one, retail and merchant employee discount programs, life insurance, business travel insurance and more.

Work/Life Balance:  Tuition reimbursement programs and flexible schedules.

Equal Opportunity: Commitment to diversity and strategic partnerships.

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.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.