Mission Planning Technical Advisor
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 677987BR Date posted: Oct. 03, 2024 Program: Double Eagle
Description:Our world is a dynamic place, more so today than ever before. Come join us in National Security Space (NSS) as we navigate the ever-changing global landscape. If you love all things space and get excited about the prospect of operating premier spacecraft systems for our customers, then National Security Space (NSS) is the place for you to make a difference. Do what matters!
This role is within the Double Eagle organization supporting the Mission Management team. As a Mission Planning Technical Advisor, you will provide technical guidance, analysis, and expertise to a variety of customer and engineering teams. MPTAs are Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), meaning, the ideal candidate will have deep problem-solving skills and be able to work under minimal direction. In order to accommodate real-time mission needs, MPTAs are also on-call 24/7, on a rotational basis. Various Mission Planning activites the MPTAs are involved in include:
• Troubleshooting Mission Planning software, including all incoming/outgoing interface and define corrective actions/workarounds.
• Providing technical guidance to operations team, including mission and health/safety guidance.
• Developing and maintaining Mission Planning scripts, including all quality control scripts, web-based checklists/tools/critical tasking calendar, metrics and analysis.
• Supporting development efforts, including conop/requirements reviews, testing and integration into the operational baseline.
• Supporting planned engineering activities.
• Providing MP support to anomaly (Vehicle and Ground) resolution.
• Requires successful completion of a certification program
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. If you are looking to develop your technical skills and contribute to a dynamic, fast-moving, high-performance team while adapting to an ever-changing environment, then this position might be just for you!
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and big-picture thinking.
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical & Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development & mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline or other technical degree; equivalent professional experience or relevant job experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
• Must work well in a team environment
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot complex systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic programming skills using UNIX/LINUX operating system
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph
Desired Skills:
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles
• Knowledge of experience with Space Operations
• Understanding of software development/testing/delivery cycles
• Classroom or work experience with programming/script development
• Classroom or work experience with web development
• Basic knowledge of database administration
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $67,400 - $129,300. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:Our world is a dynamic place, more so today than ever before. Come join us in National Security Space (NSS) as we navigate the ever-changing global landscape. If you love all things space and get excited about the prospect of operating premier spacecraft systems for our customers, then National Security Space (NSS) is the place for you to make a difference. Do what matters!
This role is within the Double Eagle organization supporting the Mission Management team. As a Mission Planning Technical Advisor, you will provide technical guidance, analysis, and expertise to a variety of customer and engineering teams. MPTAs are Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), meaning, the ideal candidate will have deep problem-solving skills and be able to work under minimal direction. In order to accommodate real-time mission needs, MPTAs are also on-call 24/7, on a rotational basis. Various Mission Planning activites the MPTAs are involved in include:
• Troubleshooting Mission Planning software, including all incoming/outgoing interface and define corrective actions/workarounds.
• Providing technical guidance to operations team, including mission and health/safety guidance.
• Developing and maintaining Mission Planning scripts, including all quality control scripts, web-based checklists/tools/critical tasking calendar, metrics and analysis.
• Supporting development efforts, including conop/requirements reviews, testing and integration into the operational baseline.
• Supporting planned engineering activities.
• Providing MP support to anomaly (Vehicle and Ground) resolution.
• Requires successful completion of a certification program
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. If you are looking to develop your technical skills and contribute to a dynamic, fast-moving, high-performance team while adapting to an ever-changing environment, then this position might be just for you!
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and big-picture thinking.
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical & Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development & mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline or other technical degree; equivalent professional experience or relevant job experience in lieu of a degree may be considered
• Must work well in a team environment
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot complex systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic programming skills using UNIX/LINUX operating system
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph
Desired Skills:
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles
• Knowledge of experience with Space Operations
• Understanding of software development/testing/delivery cycles
• Classroom or work experience with programming/script development
• Classroom or work experience with web development
• Basic knowledge of database administration
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $67,400 - $129,300. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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