GBRS Range Systems Section Manager

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