Launch Systems Mission Lead_TS/SCI with Polygraph

Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Category
Systems Engineering
Location
Vandenberg AFB, California
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Launch Systems

Systems Design

Troubleshooting

REQ#: RQ192862
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Launch Systems Mission Lead at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Launch Systems Mission Lead you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Launch Systems Mission Lead joining our team to support the Launch Mission.

HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Launch Systems Mission Lead tasks include:

  • Provides space vehicle to launch vehicle integration, manifesting, and launch expertise to the Government customer. 
  • Supports Launch Mission Management interface with internal and external divisions, agencies and contractors
  • Management of a requirement tracking tool (Excel or data base driven) across engineering / operations / facility providers / launch vehicle contractor / Space Vehicle contractor.  Integrate the requirements from a service requestor to a service provider and the verification of evidence of completion.  
  • Manage a change process for the requirements tracking tool. 
  • Organize and integrate mission readiness review meetings. 
  • Organize and lead ground operations working group meetings prior to missions arriving at the launch sites. 
  • During your assigned missions, you will be responsible for conducting a daily integrated scheduling meeting between LV / SV / Processing Facility. 
  • Support each client's launch campaign, throughout the launch process, by ensuring the availability of necessary Mission IT infrastructure and services as driven by satellite program and OSL requirements, including client's launch requirements
  • Manage OSL Derived requirements in requirement tracking tool. 
  • Participate and provide input to Launch site mission scheduling for client's missions.
  • Implementing Risk Management process
  • Support Pathfinder or Trailblazer activities as required
  • General meeting organization & action Item tracking
  • Participates in special projects as required.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelor of Science STEM
● Required Experience: 5 years of related experience
● Required Technical Skills: Launch provider or Satellite provider: engineering, operations, integration experience.  Clean room facility experience. 
● Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
● Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
  • Advanced Excel (includes use of complex formulas, Pivot Tables, and charts/graphics)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Location: On Customer Site
● US Citizenship Required.


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.

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $105,622 - $120,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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