Mission Director - SBX-PACCOM
Vertex Aerospace •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD AND FUNDING
Job Description:
The Sensors & Advanced Solutions division intends to add the Sea Based X-Band (SBX) Radar Mission Integration (SBX-MI) program to our extensive experience of existing Operations and Maintenance/Sustainment (O&M/S) programs that includes:
- The COBRA DANE Radar O&M/S program located at Eareckson Air Station Shemya, Alaska.
- The Hues Air Defense Radar (HADR) Sustainment program that includes two radars located in Taiwan.
- The Mobile Sensors COBRA KING Radar and Communication O&M/S program located onboard the United States Naval Ship Howard O. Lorenzen operating in the PACOM AOR.
- The NATO Hues Air Defense Radar Sustainment program that includes seven radars located in six countries.
The SBX-MI program performs Operations & Sustainment (O&S) onboard an advanced radar system mounted on a modified oil-drilling vessel designed for exceptional stability in high winds and storms within the PACOM AOR that supports the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Deconflicts satellites and space corridors with the Unified Space Vault (USV) and coordinates with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for Radiation Hazard (RADHAZ) keep out zones.
- Works in close concert with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), the 100th Brigade and the 49th Battalion to execute test procedures detailed in the Integrated Master Test Plan (IMTP).
- Ensures transitions to and from test and operational baseline configurations as required.
- Supports the BMD Asset Management process through BMDS Operational Schedule (BOS) and Weekly Activity Message (WAM) preparation, integrating relevant radar operations and radar maintenance activities.
- Coordinates platform system maintenance that has the potential of impacting radar performance and ensures that recovery times can be met for the appropriate Readiness Condition (REDCON).
- Conducts operational reporting in accordance with PACFLT OPORD 201, and directly communicates with Warfighters, government agencies and test organizations via radio, telephone, message, email or chat.
- Synergizes SBX-1 payloads in support of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) mission execution of both test and real world contingency operations, maintenance planning and authorization, vessel movements, shipyard planning, crew rotation scheduling, material movements, and test event coordination.
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining contact with Government agencies to integrate, facilitate, and de-conflict vessel movements, satellite availability, asset status, increase in REDCON, and areas of operation.
- Coordinates SBX-1 radar operations, de-conflicting operations, obtaining permissions, executing checklist, coordinating safety precautions, vessel conditions, monitoring radar operations, and returning to normal vessel operations.
- Participates in test event planning; dynamic vessel positioning; coordinating test schedules; preparing inputs for test plans; reviewing test plans and procedures; conducting test events; processing of test event personnel and equipment; and preparing formal reports.
Required 
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience working in an Operational Environment supporting military missions.
- Active SECRET clearance
- Experience deconflicting schedules in a complex operating environment and many different organizations.
- Excellent written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills. Ability to effectively manage competing priorities is a must. Applicants must be able to work well alone and as part of a team.
- Leadership and mentoring experience with proven results.
- Experience working in a maritime environment.
Desired
Job Ident #:
MISSI008016
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