Launch Readiness and Rehearsal Support_TS/SCI w/ poly

General Dynamics Information Technology • Cape Canaveral, FL

6d • $73,965 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Launch Readiness and Rehearsal Support role develops and delivers planning, training, integration, and operational support for Day-of-Launch and rehearsal operations for government launch missions. This includes scenarios, rehearsal timelines, requirements documentation, support plans, commit criteria, processes, procedures, products, and training syllabi. The employee works on a small team in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment, must work independently, and must adapt to changing customer needs and variable mission requirements, which may occasionally require nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel is infrequent and under 10%. The position interfaces with communications users and providers across multiple organizations nationwide and includes administrative and staff work such as developing and presenting briefings and writing information and position papers. General knowledge of space launch booster and space vehicle operations leading up to launch is needed, as is functional knowledge of voice communications transport and end systems, including T-1 trunking, voice networking, direct voice lines, Compunetix, and end equipment. Knowledge of voice communications anomaly characterization and isolation and general trouble-resolution processes is also relevant.

The position supports mission-unique rehearsal scenarios and timelines, launch constraint criteria, Day-of-Launch plans and procedures, training and certification, standardized Day-of-Launch processes, mission-control documentation integration, and rehearsal and launch operations. It also provides on-console network validation and operations support; develops and maintains Integrated Mission Scripts and Consolidated Seating Plans; prepares Console Level and Facility Level Voice Matrices; ensures voice requirements are identified and consoles are configured and tested; develops external communications requirements for submission to Range agencies; and trains users on console communications equipment. Special projects may also be assigned.

This is an onsite role in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph. The listed salary range is $73,965–$92,000, with compensation determined by factors such as experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Must currently possess Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph; the posting also lists this clearance as one the candidate must be able to obtain.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Onsite work in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to frequently changing customer and mission requirements.
• Ability to flex working time for variable mission needs, occasionally including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• General knowledge of space launch booster and space vehicle operations and processes leading up to launch.
• Functional knowledge of voice communications transport and end systems, including T-1 trunking, voice networking, direct voice lines, Compunetix, and end equipment.
• Knowledge of voice communications anomaly characterization and isolation and general trouble-resolution processes.
• Skills listed: business requirements, launch management, and requirements documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver planning, training, integration, and operational support for Day-of-Launch and rehearsal operations.
• Develop rehearsal scenarios, timelines, support plans, commit criteria, processes, procedures, products, and training syllabi for government launch missions.
• Develop computer system specifications that address business requirements and align with company or customer system architecture standards.
• Deliver mission-specific rehearsal scenarios and timelines supporting Mission Director rehearsal goals.
• Prepare and coordinate launch constraint criteria, Day-of-Launch plans, and procedures for each mission.
• Develop and deliver mission-specific training syllabi and tools for training and certifications.
• Develop, update, and standardize Day-of-Launch processes.
• Coordinate and ensure accurate integration of mission control operations documentation and test and launch operations with supporting agencies.
• Develop and maintain Integrated Mission Scripts for rehearsals and Day-of-Launch operations.
• Provide on-console network validation and network operations support.
• Develop and maintain a Consolidated Seating Plan for each mission.
• Prepare Console Level Voice Matrices and Facility Level Voice Matrices for each mission.
• Identify user voice communication requirements and ensure consoles are properly configured and tested before operations.
• Identify external communications requirements and develop requirement documents for submission to Range agencies.
• Train users to operate console communications equipment.
• Develop and present briefings and write information and position papers.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Flexible work weeks where possible.
• Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance provided or available.
• Career growth tools and learning opportunities.
• Internal mobility support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level