Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a  Mission Management Planner (MMP)to support a new Space Systems Command (SSC) program aligned to the Epoch 2 Ground Management and Integration effort.

The  MMP will coordinate the activities of the on-shift Peraton Team as well as subcontractor personne l .  This position is initially a  day staff position that will transition to shift work  later in the program . During the  initial phase of this position the MMP, will support program standup, transition the program from the legacy contract, and develop program specific procedures that align with Peraton processes and tools to meet Customer objectives .  As part of a 24x7 crew member, the MMP will support on-call requirements and  potential surge support as the government  re quires .

This position will  be responsible for the following:

• Lead s a team of direct reports to complete operational requirements  based on  the Government  provided  CONOPS  and or approved procedures.
• Manage shift requirements and  allocate tasking for spacecraft engineers.
• Perform daily monitoring and trending of  MWT MEO ground segment  state-of-health data.
• While on shift  o perate the Constellation Mission Management (CMM) software  component .
• Monitor MTC/JOPC  ChatSurfer chat room while on shift .
• Coordinate with JOPC planners (as  required )while on shift .
• Coordinate  shift change inputs for Team Peraton  to provide to the government Mission Director (MD) .
• Follow the directions of the  government MD to support operational activities .
• Develop,  maintain , and  validate nominal and off- nominal procedures for performing  ground se g ment activities .
• Support space operations through coordinating ground segments operation s and  monitor for potential  off-nominal indicators .
• Responsible for the technical integrity of projects and operations while  providing technical guidance to department staff and project levels. 
• Work closely with resources to create test plans and ensure that issues are properly assigned and resolved.
• Provide  accurate , articulate, quick turnaround notifications and status updates for anomalies. 
• Analyze and  identify spacecraft system anomaly root causes. Coordinate team planning and execution of recovery actions.
• Assist in developing and  maintaining checklists and training material for  ground segment engineers.
• Conduct team meetings as necessary to plan for upcoming activities, discuss ongoing issues, and  facilitate team cohesiveness.

**This position is contingent on contract  award.** 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience, may have lead experience
• Active/Current TS/SCI 
• Prior experience working with space vehicle operations , space operational environment, and or ground segment operations
• Experience leading projects and/or teams to complete time critical tasks
• Occasional travel to other sites may be  required .

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering , Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,  Physics or related field.
• Previous experience associated with  Resilient MWT and /or MW/ MD OPIR operations is highly desired.
• Previous experience with OS/COMET  is desired
• Proficiency with Systems Tool Kit (STK), Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
• Previous spacecraft operations, design, or test experience.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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