GBRS Range Systems Section Manager

Location: US-FL-Melbourne

Remote Type: On-site

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Amentum is seeking a Range Systems Section Manager, Ground Based Range Safety to support the Space Force Range contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct personnel responsible for supervising, operating and maintaining Range Safety and Data Handling Systems and Command Destruct Systems which combined comprise Ground Based Range Safety (GBRS)
• Manage personnel in compliance with Amentum and Human Resources policies and procedures, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW) Collective Bargaining Agreements and provide coaching and mentoring to personnel as needed
• Responsible for hiring, scheduling and managing staff to include: recruitment, work assignments, training, employee vacations, overtime assignments and shift rotations
• Assist employees with problem resolution, seek interpretation of company policies as required, hold site safety meetings, and enforce safety & security regulations
• Ensure mission equipment is properly maintained in accordance with the Integrated Organizational and Depot Maintenance Plan (IODMP)
• Ensure preventive maintenance procedures, schedule and records are accurate and completed according to schedule
• Ensure adequate operational spares, supplies and consumables are on hand to support O&M tasks and objectives
• Oversee training to ensure qualified personnel are available to support scheduled operations in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance Qualification and Proficiency (OMQP) Program
• Acquire and maintain operational contingency qualifications on GBRS systems
• Oversee the setup and operation of mission equipment to ensure all requirements are satisfied according to mission documentation
• Monitor system performance during operations and ensure status reporting is accomplished in accordance with LISC Operating Instruction (LOI) for Reporting Range System Status During Launch Operations and Mission Rehearsals and daily status reporting to Communications Mission Control (MCC)
• Facilitate expeditious resolution of anomalies that occur during launch operations
• Continually assess system capability with regard to emerging customer requirements and develop Requirement Statements when necessary to ensure future mission success
• Perform inventories and internal audits on Government Property
• Perform internal quality audits
• Promote safety in the work environment as a priority for all job related duties
• Work in coordination with the applicable collective bargaining agreement(s) and personnel
• Prepare and provide progress, status reports, and briefings as required or requested, to inform management of anticipated performance problems, issues, improvement initiatives, as well as recognizing personnel through the Amentum Recognition Program
• Participate in engineering project design reviews, integration and acceptance testing to help ensure timelines and quality product delivery are met
• Responsible for meeting department productivity and quality goals
• Assist in the preparation of mission cost estimates and variance analysis when necessary
• Participate in quality reviews for mission planning documentation
• Vigorously pursue initiatives to improve the quality, efficiencies, and timeliness of Section and LISC enterprise solutions, products or services
• Innovative process improvements ensuring contract compliance and fulfillment while devising and implementing process improvement methods derived from internal and external integrated process team actions
• Develop and integrate contract enterprise Integrated Process Team (IPT) concepts and recommendations to capitalize on Cross Range best practices, efficiencies and standardization
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Eight or more years of equivalent Range Systems or Operations experience, including four years of management or supervisory experience showing increased scope of responsibility
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures
• Eastern Range operations and maintenance experience, preferred
• Experience managing or supervising union personnel, preferred
• Experience with Eastern Range project integration, preferred
• DoD 8570 IA certification, preferred
• Possess leadership and supervisory skills that demonstrate, or indicate a high potential for successful direction of work centers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to work well in fast paced and stressful environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exhibits strong conflict management skills
• Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment
• Possess strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail
• Team builder with orientation towards group dynamics to create synergy with assigned personnel constantly evolving task lists, and short mission requirement timelines while balancing stringent contract requirement
• Possess the ability to technically comprehend and operate complex electronic and/or RF systems
• Ability to quickly prioritize conflicting tasks, projects, and operations within the scope of assigned timelines, budget and personnel resources

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Ability to travel locally on occasion
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License