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 (VSFB) Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

This position is not eligible for telecommuting.

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 Western Range 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 Launch and Test Range System Integrated Support Contract (LISC) 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 Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) Integrated Support Contract (LISC) 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 LISC Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the Contract Deliverable (CDRL) requirements
• Monitor and manage duty hours to ensure personnel are not placing themselves or the Western Range mission at risk due to excessive work hours described in two Range Safety Manuals, (1) Eastern and Western Range (EWR) 127-1 Range Safety Requirements, Range User Handbook, and (2) Air Force Space Command Manual (AFSPCM) 91-710 V6 Range Safety User Requirements Manual Volume 6
• 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
• Able to project a professional image when working with internal and external customers
• Able 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, which may include eight (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
• Understand the Universal Documentation System and how Range and Range Customer requirements are collected and translated into mission plans, documents, and schedules
• Ability to develop and maintain procedures and work instructions in accordance with applicable LISC Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the Contract Deliverable (CDRL) requirements
• 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 will be required
• Flexibility to work occasional 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
• Valid U.S. Passport or ability to obtain one
• Primary position is onsite; Occasional teleworking may be permitted based upon operational requirements and management approval

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.

The salary range for this role is $97,115 to $138,050; however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

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.