Mission Systems Operations Director with Security Clearance
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Location: Houston, TX 77001
Description:
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Operations Director in support of the Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) which touches every program and part of sending humans to spaceFOD Mission Systems currently supports the International Space Station (ISS) Program, including International Partner (IP) and Commercial Visiting Vehicles, the Commercial Crew Program (CCP), and the Moon to Mars Programs. Mission Systems supporting these programs are under development and/or modification in concert with program formulation and implementation. HOW AN OPERATIONS DIRECTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: * Responsible for 24x7 operations of the Mission Systems equipment and its interfaces for the JSC FOD Network Operations Center (NOC), the Support Center (SC), and the Mission Systems Security Center (MSSC)
* The GDIT Operations Director shall integrate 24/7/365 operations and drive consistency, quality, efficiencies and innovative techniques, and standardization into maintenance, and sustaining engineering of mission systems, mockup management, test direction, and facility management
* Will have full authority to commit labor force and other required resources to meet the overall requirements in support of NASA Johnson Space Center FOD human space flight
* Provide operations support including security operations and implementing security protocols for SECRET and TOP SECRET/SCI communications and systems and any other COMSEC equipment necessary for ongoing operations
* Provide management of the configuration of operational environments
* Provide monitoring of the health and status of equipment on the networks
* Provide monitoring, configuration, and management of communications
* Provide restoration of support for mission, simulations, test operations and service issues
* Manage operations data, and implement operations processes and plans as required by Data Requirements Descriptions (DRDs)
* Provide weekly management briefings up to the TOP SECRET/SCI level as required
* Manage tracking and monitoring of classified assets as required
* Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace including compliance with all environmental & safety and quality assurance requirements WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, and/or other related field Required Experience: * 12+ years supervisory and systems operations experience of a flagship, human space flight and / or launch program preferably within NASA
* Must have significant experience in operations of mission control center preferably with human space flight at JSC Security Clearance Level: * Must possess or have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance; highly qualified candidates with a prior or active clearance (Secret or above) may be considered Required Skills and Abilities: * Innovative: synthesize programmatic input and data to deliver consistent improvement and cutting-edge consultation to customers and partners
* Dynamic: operate both tactically and strategically in support of the customers immediate, near-, and long-term requirements
* Growth minded: monitor changes in customer needs, identify and track upcoming opportunities, and engage stakeholders as needed in support of both on-contract growth and the overall GDIT NASA business area Location: * Onsite at Johnson Space Center Houston, TX Travel: * Up to 10% at times including possible international travel GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: * 401K with company match
* Comprehensive health and wellness packages
* Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
* Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
* Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
* Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
* Relocation assistance available Work Requirements
* The GDIT Operations Director shall integrate 24/7/365 operations and drive consistency, quality, efficiencies and innovative techniques, and standardization into maintenance, and sustaining engineering of mission systems, mockup management, test direction, and facility management
* Will have full authority to commit labor force and other required resources to meet the overall requirements in support of NASA Johnson Space Center FOD human space flight
* Provide operations support including security operations and implementing security protocols for SECRET and TOP SECRET/SCI communications and systems and any other COMSEC equipment necessary for ongoing operations
* Provide management of the configuration of operational environments
* Provide monitoring of the health and status of equipment on the networks
* Provide monitoring, configuration, and management of communications
* Provide restoration of support for mission, simulations, test operations and service issues
* Manage operations data, and implement operations processes and plans as required by Data Requirements Descriptions (DRDs)
* Provide weekly management briefings up to the TOP SECRET/SCI level as required
* Manage tracking and monitoring of classified assets as required
* Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace including compliance with all environmental & safety and quality assurance requirements WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Education: * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, and/or other related field Required Experience: * 12+ years supervisory and systems operations experience of a flagship, human space flight and / or launch program preferably within NASA
* Must have significant experience in operations of mission control center preferably with human space flight at JSC Security Clearance Level: * Must possess or have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance; highly qualified candidates with a prior or active clearance (Secret or above) may be considered Required Skills and Abilities: * Innovative: synthesize programmatic input and data to deliver consistent improvement and cutting-edge consultation to customers and partners
* Dynamic: operate both tactically and strategically in support of the customers immediate, near-, and long-term requirements
* Growth minded: monitor changes in customer needs, identify and track upcoming opportunities, and engage stakeholders as needed in support of both on-contract growth and the overall GDIT NASA business area Location: * Onsite at Johnson Space Center Houston, TX Travel: * Up to 10% at times including possible international travel GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: * 401K with company match
* Comprehensive health and wellness packages
* Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
* Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
* Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
* Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
* Relocation assistance available Work Requirements