Mission Readiness & Operations Integration Lead (26-068)

Trace3 • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come Join Us! Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems. Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like. Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us. JOB SUMMARY: The Mission Readiness & Operations Integration Lead reports to the Global Command Center (GC3) Lead and is responsible for leading asset management activities supporting the program’s operational, sustainment, and maintenance initiatives. This role provides both technical and managerial oversight to ensure assets, events, and operational activities are properly scheduled, deconflicted, and aligned with mission needs. The position supports daily operations and may require on-call, evening, or weekend support during system anomalies or test events. reports to the Global Command Center (GC3) Lead and is responsible for leading asset management activities supporting the program’s operational, sustainment, and maintenance initiatives. This role provides both technical and managerial oversight to ensure assets, events, and operational activities are properly scheduled, deconflicted, and aligned with mission needs. The position supports daily operations and may require on-call, evening, or weekend support during system anomalies or test events.

Requirements

• Experience in Project Management, Planning, and Resource Management.
• Experience supporting operations and maintenance of large-scale computer and communications systems/networking environments.
• Ability to brief technical system and network issues to program management and customer leadership using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing and directing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and/or Operating Instructions (OIs) to administer and manage services under operational control.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to plan, coordinate, direct, and control individuals and team projects under limited supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office background with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• 5+

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Missile Defense Agency Operational Data Integrated Node (ODIN), formerly known as the Integrated Scheduling Tool (IST).
• Knowledge of Event Objective Worksheet (EOW).
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple dependencies balancing customer operations and product updates.
• Experience liaising with other DoD agencies and associated Ballistic Missile Defense Systems organizations.
• Experience with U.S. Space Force, USSTRATCOM, SPACECOM, or within the space domain.

Responsibilities

• Mission Readiness & Operations Integration lead activities across operational, sustainment, and maintenance initiatives.
• Collaborate with Fielding, Testing, Patching, and Warfighter teams to align asset usage with mission requirements.
• Execute Global Operating Instructions for asset management and event execution.
• Provide daily briefings to the customer and resolve conflicts with program schedules.
• Use THOR to create, edit, and track Jemini Event Objective Worksheets (JEOWs) to ensure operations, maintenance, training, and exercises are properly scheduled and deconflicted.
• Consolidate TO-60, TO-03, and external calendars into a master calendar for weekly Global Ops Briefs and JERB meetings.
• Monitor Event Objective Worksheets (EOW) to identify and resolve global scheduling conflicts.
• Collect, track, and analyze Operational Availability (Ao) and system uptime metrics to support leadership decision-making.
• Maintain a database of mission capability metrics and provide graphical reporting to government customers and Task Order leadership.
• Serve as the primary QA/QC liaison for work requiring approval from the Program Solutions Chief and Government Chief Engineer.
• Identify, document, and track Risks and Opportunities related to TO-60 mission operations.
• Ensure all Operational Suite work is properly routed, documented, approved, and tracked for start/end dates and due dates.
• Communicate approval status to customers and requestors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed