Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Business Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Emerging Technologies, Network Operations, People Management, System Operations, System Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Operations Director in support of the Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) which touches every program and part of sending humans to space. FOD Mission Systems currently supports the International Space Station (ISS) Program, including International Partner (IP) and Commercial Visiting Vehicles, the Commercial Crew Program (CCP), and the Moon to Mars Programs. Mission Systems supporting these programs are under development and/or modification in concert with program formulation and implementation.

HOW AN OPERATIONS DIRECTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: 

Responsible for 24x7 operations of the Mission Systems equipment and its interfaces for the JSC FOD Network Operations Center (NOC), the Support Center (SC), and the Mission Systems Security Center (MSSC)

The GDIT Operations Director shall integrate 24/7/365 operations and drive consistency, quality, efficiencies and innovative techniques, and standardization into maintenance, and sustaining engineering of mission systems, mockup management, test direction, and facility management

Will have full authority to commit labor force and other required resources to meet the overall requirements in support of NASA Johnson Space Center FOD human space flight

Provide operations support including security operations and implementing security protocols for SECRET and TOP SECRET/SCI communications and systems and any other COMSEC equipment necessary for ongoing operations

Provide management of the configuration of operational environments

Provide monitoring of the health and status of equipment on the networks

Provide monitoring, configuration, and management of communications

Provide restoration of support for mission, simulations, test operations and service issues

Manage operations data, and implement operations processes and plans as required by Data Requirements Descriptions (DRDs)

Provide weekly management briefings up to the TOP SECRET/SCI level as required

Manage tracking and monitoring of classified assets as required

Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace including compliance with all environmental & safety and quality assurance requirementsE

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:  

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, and/or other related field

Required Experience:

12+ years supervisory and systems operations experience of a flagship, human space flight and / or launch program preferably within NASA

Must have significant experience in operations of mission control center preferably with human space flight at JSC

Security Clearance Level:

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance; highly qualified candidates with a prior or active clearance (Secret or above) may be considered

Required Skills and Abilities:

Innovative: synthesize programmatic input and data to deliver consistent improvement and cutting-edge consultation to customers and partners

Dynamic: operate both tactically and strategically in support of the customers immediate, near-, and long-term requirements

Growth minded: monitor changes in customer needs, identify and track upcoming opportunities, and engage stakeholders as needed in support of both on-contract growth and the overall GDIT NASA business area

Location:

Onsite at Johnson Space Center Houston, TX

Travel:

Up to 10% at times including possible international travel

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

Relocation assistance available

The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA TX Houston

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

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.