ISSO-ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED
Latitude AISalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Mission Director (Secret Clearance) at Maxar Technologies
Longmont, Colorado, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Defense, GeospatialIndustries
Requirements
- Secret Clearance
- Ability to work in a 24/7 Mission Operations Center environment in Longmont, CO
Responsibilities
- Manage an integrated ground/flight operations, planning, and production shift team of eight or more operators and engineers in support of Maxar Intelligence satellite constellation and ground infrastructure, along with other support teams as directed by management
- Ensure mission success and systems performance necessary to meet customer requirements
- Preserve spacecraft and ground systems
- Ensure existing and potential satellite tasking requirements are met
- Generate revenue in the form of imagery and ancillary data
- Ensure cloud cover assessment and product production are completed for internal and external customers and meet Service Level Agreements
- Draft, validate, support, and enforce operational procedures and completion of required trainings
- Maintain a high level of situational awareness of all mission planning and operations activities within the Mission Operations Center (MOC)
- Develop and maintain relationships with various spacecraft support teams such as spacecraft and operations engineering, management, training, production, IT, and planning teams
- Coordinate daily with Maxar operations and engineering leadership and regional collection planning teams
- Provide effective communication with team members, cross-departmental staff, and leaders regarding operational status, mission milestones, and incident management of business impacts and resolution
- Serve as designated incident commander, focusing on anomalies from prioritization to recovery by managing resources, communicating to stakeholders and leadership, and adhering to the Incident Management policy
- Communicate with external customers regarding operational capabilities, including mission-impacting anomalies, planned and unplanned maintenance activities, and their impacts
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote or does it require being in the office?
The position is based in Longmont, CO, with hybrid work options available.
What benefits does Maxar Technologies offer?
Benefits include 401K with matching, career growth opportunities, family-friendly benefits like maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement, flexible hours, hybrid work options, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, generous time off, and robust medical, dental, and vision insurance.
What are the main responsibilities of the Mission Director role?
You will manage an integrated ground/flight operations team of eight or more operators and engineers, ensure mission success and systems performance in a 24/7 environment, draft and enforce operational procedures, and handle satellite tasking, revenue generation, and customer SLAs.
What is the team structure like for this position?
You will manage a shift team of eight or more operators and engineers in support of Maxar Intelligence's satellite constellation and ground infrastructure, along with other support teams.
What professional development opportunities are available at Maxar?
Maxar offers dedicated professional development time, conference attendance, training, peer collaboration, hackathons, paid certifications, education reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, and support to define your career trajectory with managers or mentors.
Maxar Technologies
Earth intelligence and space infrastructure solutions
About Maxar Technologies
Maxar Technologies specializes in Earth intelligence and space infrastructure, providing essential solutions for both government and commercial clients. The company offers services that help clients monitor and understand changes on our planet, including global broadband communications and advanced capabilities for space exploration. Maxar utilizes its extensive experience and commercial technology to deliver solutions that are fast, scalable, and cost-effective. Unlike many competitors, Maxar focuses on delivering precise and reliable data that supports informed decision-making and strategic planning. The company's goal is to generate value through contracts and partnerships, ensuring clients have the information they need to navigate complex global challenges.
Richmond Hill, CanadaHeadquarters
1957Year Founded
$58.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, AerospaceIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees