Mission Planner (Secret Clearance)
About The Position
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person , defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Note on Cleared Roles: If this position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. This position requires active Secret Clearance from the US Government. We are hiring for a Satellite Operations Engineer to work in the Longmont, CO office. Monitor and execute tactical near-term collection strategies, supporting project and service level agreements. Monitor data and factory flows from planning, product generation, into layout and delivery, and perform initial QC of images as they enter the factory flow. Perform necessary ground troubleshooting in accordance with established procedures and collaborate with MOC personnel during anomaly resolution. Communicate effectively with leads, engineers, and other stakeholders when troubleshooting beyond the scope of the existing procedures. Escalate operational issues as needed with team management and technical support teams.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, geography, remote sensing, GIS, or related field. Four additional years of experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in project and/or task management
- Proficiency in Windows and Linux environments
- Must be willing and able to perform 24/7 rotational shift work
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year of experience with Unix/Linux
- 1+ year of experience scripting and database knowledge
- Experience with GIS technology
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize work based upon high-level requirements
- Desire to lead continuous improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
- Monitor and execute tactical near-term collection strategies, supporting project and service level agreements.
- Monitor data and factory flows from planning, product generation, into layout and delivery, and perform initial QC of images as they enter the factory flow.
- Perform necessary ground troubleshooting in accordance with established procedures and collaborate with MOC personnel during anomaly resolution.
- Communicate effectively with leads, engineers, and other stakeholders when troubleshooting beyond the scope of the existing procedures.
- Escalate operational issues as needed with team management and technical support teams.
Benefits
- Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.
- You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
