Senior Director of Space Mission Operations - The Staffing Resource Group, Inc

Senior Director of Space Operations

Location: Huntsville, AL

Industry: Engineered Systems / Defense

Salary: $275k-$300k

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Summary:

We are searching for a candidate who can plan and direct all program activities in an organization. The successful candidate will develop, implement, and monitor appropriate goals, policies, practices and procedures. They will also rely on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business discipline for administrative/sales/finance/supply chain related positions desired. Master s degree highly preferred and may substitute for 2 years experience.
• Minimum of 15 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 9 years supervisory/management experience.
• Experience in a technical discipline for production/quality and engineering/sales engineering related positions
• Knowledge and understanding of industry developments, trends and experiences related to development and implementation of service products or service product components.
• Knowledge of methodologies, tools and techniques for designing, developing, and managing the implementation and execution of new and existing service products.
• Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables for the design of new service products and the enhancement of existing service products; ability to apply the methodology in diverse scenarios.
• Knowledge and associated ability to apply technical knowledge to design and implement systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
• Knowledge of technologies and applications used in execution, implementation and in the optimization of software and system s processes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct the overall effort on all tasks to meet the safety, technical, cost, schedule and quality requirements of the contract.
• Serve as primary point of contact for interface with the Payload and Mission Operations Division (PMOD), and the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative and Contracting Officer, for fulfillment of contract terms and conditions. This encompasses program management including project management, cost management and control, business management, personnel management, continual process improvement, and functional support.
• Develop necessary management systems to assure the timeliness and accuracy of technical, cost, and schedule information provided to government.
• Coordinates production activities with other functions such as material, marketing & sales, new product development, customer service, process engineering and inspection.
• Responsible for the employment, training, employee motivation, counseling, and discipline of employees assigned.
• Develops and establishes department standards and practices.
• Develops the engineering plan and establishes procedures for maintaining high standards of engineering operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Achieves optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.
• Formulates and recommends engineering policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
• Directs and monitors department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Acts as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes, and results.
• Hires, trains, develops, and evaluates staff. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensures compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations. Consults with Human Resources Department as appropriate.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Directs the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of production standards.
• Plans and formulates aspects of proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.
• Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.
• Approves and submits proposals and budgets considered feasible to management for consideration and allocation of funds or allocates funds from department budget. Reviews proposals and budgets of reporting departments.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform senior management of current status of each project.
• May serve as a member of unit s senior management team. Provide guidance and leadership to management including formulation or changes to policies under their purview.
• Establishes operational objectives and directs subordinates to achieve assignments by providing leadership, assigning tasks, and checking work at appropriate intervals to determine status of assigned projects and ensure goals are met within organization goals of budget, time requirements and high level of quality.
• Generally, supervises mid -level management and/or professional staff and may supervise administrative support staff, providing guidance to employees according to established policies and senior management guidance. Normally directs the activities of two or more major sections or departments through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods and employees.
• Prepares reports.
• Identifies obstacles to achieving business goals and provides solutions or seeks out appropriate assistance. Determines allocation of resources and equipment.
• Ensures the working environment is clean, organized, and safe for employees at all times. Understands and ensures staff complies with all safety and environmental policies and practices.
• Works to avoid erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results that may cause scrap, rework, use of excessive overtime, and/or delays in schedules.
• with subordinate supervisors, outside customers, and functional peer groups at various management levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to inspire and gain cooperation of others, to conduct or aid other in conducting presentations or to exchange information.
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

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