Job DescriptionYou will be a key leader, partner, and essential member of the Mission Assurance team. As a Mission Assurance Manager, you will Lead the Program Mission Assurance team and actively participate in program decision making, technical reviews, anomaly resolution, risk management and be responsible for establishing a culture of mission success.
The phrase, "People, Data & Mission" embodies what Security & Mission Assurance delivers to the business, as we strive to be a true mission partner.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You'll Do: - Be a visionary contributor to the program leadership team. Team with; Program Manager, Integration & Test and Systems Engineering to deliver hardware and missions that are meaningful to our customers, nation, and world.
- Lead and support anomaly and failure review board processes through coordinating Subject Matter Expertise.
- Own communication channels and interface with Program Customer Mission Assurance representatives.
- Spearhead execution of Mission Assurance requirements implementation, verification, and validation.
- Own the implementation of standard company processes for assigned program(s) by development and execution of program unique Mission Assurance Plan(s), through each of the assigned functional disciplines.
- Participate and lead technical discussions regarding quality assurance and specialty engineering design aligned to mission risk objectives and goals.
- Balance regarding technical risks against cost and schedule constraints; defend them when needed.
- Build out a budgetary and scheduled plan for Mission Assurance tasks and activities for the course of a program lifecycle. Investigate and disseminate reporting of project metrics to develop a continuous feedback loop of improvement. Champion and envision process improvement for current and future programs.
- Align and organize the Mission Assurance Integrated Product Team (EEE Parts Engineering, Reliability, Radiation Effects, Hardware and Software Quality, Materials and Processes Engineering, Contamination Control and Systems Safety)
- Be adaptable; have the ability to navigate between strategic thought and tactical implementation in technical and programmatic settings with various stakeholders.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: - Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Skills and Education- BS/BA in related field plus 12 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Polygraph.
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Preferred Skills and Education- Leadership skills to inspire and connect with team members, customers and subject matter experts to provide program Mission Assurance leadership and achieve ,mission success.
- Technical background to engage the MA team for in design, production/test readiness, and other reviews and audits with the ability to make risk-informed decisions.
- Experience in four or more of the Mission Assurance fields is preferred: Reliability, Radiation, EEE parts, Materials & Processes, Contamination, Software Quality, Hardware Quality, Ground Development, or Satellite Operations.
- Interpersonal skills to foster advisor relationships with Program Management, other program team leads, and on-site customers as required.
- Presentation skills to formally present information and communicate effectively with Program Management, Executive Leadership and Customers.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
