Data Management Coordinator Technical Operations Team Lead

Teledyne Technologies•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The DMC Technical Operations Lead is a Level III management position in the Space to Ground Operations Branch. The role oversees the daily, planned, and forecasted technical support of payload support systems and facility-class payloads for the contractor DMC Team, with both technical and administrative responsibilities. The position requires thorough knowledge of DMC operations concepts, procedures, system capabilities, and real-time payload operations. The Lead oversees DMC Specialist Groups, including Data Specialists and Network Specialists, and provides guidance and assistance as needed. The role maintains in-depth knowledge of onboard C&DH and C&T system components that the DMC team configures and manages, and uses systems engineering skills to assist with real-time anomaly resolution and assessment of new capabilities. The Lead interfaces with NASA and contractor management in Space Systems Operations (SSO) and the MOI contract Program Manager. The role may also participate in Tiger Teams and Special Study groups requiring DMC representation. As first-line supervisor for DMC Specialists, the Lead conducts annual employee merit reviews, participates in status meetings as required, provides monthly input to the SSO Level II manager for Program Management Reviews, and approves timesheets for assigned DMC Specialist Group members. The role primarily interfaces administratively with the SSO Contractor Level II Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
U.S. citizenship and ability to attain and maintain a government security clearance.
Thorough knowledge of DMC operations concepts, procedures, system capabilities, and real-time payload operations.
In-depth knowledge of onboard C&DH and C&T system components managed and configured by the DMC team.
Good systems engineering skills.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
Knowledge of specific software, such as design, analysis, or ERP software.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily, planned, and forecasted technical support of payload support systems and facility-class payloads for the contractor DMC Team.
Oversee the work of DMC Specialist Groups, including Data Specialists and Network Specialists, and provide guidance and assistance as required.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of onboard C&DH and C&T system components that the DMC team configures and manages.
Assist Specialists with resolving anomalies during real-time operations and assess newly implemented capabilities.
Interface with Space Systems Operations NASA and contractor management, and the MOI contract Program Manager.
Participate in Tiger Teams and Special Study groups requiring DMC representation, as needed.
Serve as first-line supervisor for DMC Specialists and perform annual employee merit reviews.
Participate in status meetings, including the weekly SSO Team Lead meeting and POIF management team meeting, as required.
Provide monthly input to the SSO Level II manager for Program Management Reviews.
Approve timesheets for team members assigned to the DMC Specialist Groups.