Information Technology Manager

The Information Technology Manager will manage and direct the Scaled Composite's information technology (IT) operations, ensuring the department provides efficient and effective technical support service.

Category: Information Technology

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: Secret

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching

Summary:

Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 41-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 41-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains IT staff.
• Schedules, organizes, and assigns projects to members of the IT team.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Leading development and implementation processes for the organization's IT systems and department.
• Developing and implementing business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss.
• Establishing efficiency and efficacy standards, providing recommendations for improvement of IT infrastructure.
• Analyzing IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs.
• Overseeing security of systems, networks, and enterprise information.
• Facilitating IT security audits or investigations.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in latest technology for IT systems and management.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and related software.
• Thorough understanding of IT and practical applications to support the company's goals.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science required; master's degree or MBA preferred.
• At least five years of experience managing an IT department.

Essential Functions:

• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to write for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily basis
• Must be able to read and understand SDS