Launch Flight Operations Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking multiple skill levels of Launch Flight Operations Specialist. An active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph is required.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Launch Flight Operations Specialist provides day-of-launch planning, rehearsal
and execution oflaunch and initialization activities for assigned missions. Missions assigned
could be either NRO or other OSL sponsored programs. LFOS is accountable for the overall
coordination, integration and execution ofNOPS and day-oflaunch mission requirements.
Requires close coordination with the SV Program, L V service contractor, launch base, Range,
and other associated contractors and organizations. Duties include project and mission
requirements, technical reviews, mission integration planning coordination/support, Range
coordination, readiness review preparation, technical procedure coordination, anomaly
resolution, integration of mission requirements into government or commercial infrastructure,
mission/DOL support and Lessons Learned adjudication. LFOS is responsible for developing,
updating, and standardizing Day-of-Launch (DoL) processes, procedures, and products used by
OSL launch personnel. LFOS coordinates with Eastern and Western Range, launch vehicle
contractor, and SMC program office personnel on the implementation of changes to the DoL
Concept of Operations (ConOps), and ensures DoL ConOps changes are reflected in OSL
Mission Manager launch day preparations and exercised in rehearsals. Mission Control
Operations tasks_support includes planning, integration, and operational support to the
Government team for NRO day of launch and rehearsal operations to establish the configuration
of a mission control network for support of OSL operations at NOPS, CCAFS and V AFB. These
operations include but are not limited to processing and support facility verification, training
simulation, network simulation, integrated crew exercises, mission dress rehearsals,
troubleshooting, processing and launch operations. The mission control network consists of the
communications links (secure and non-secure voice, data, video, timing, and fax circuits) within
the respective range (Eastern Range and/or Western Range) and between NOPS/AFSCN and
inter-range facilities.

LFOS tasks include:
* Provide technical, programmatic, planning and execution support to coordinate with
NRO programs for the planning, preparation, and execution of readiness exercises for
initialization and early orbit activities
* Assist in the development of the launch support concept by mission to deliver the launch
constraint criteria by mission to develop rehearsal scenarios and scripts
* Assist in new user operations integration into the operational baseline by addressing
launch and on-orbit operations requirements
* Provide independent assessment of OSL readiness to support launch
* Provide on-console technical support
* Prepare and track actions items and lessons learned following each readiness event and
launch
* Maintain insight into definition, development, tracking and reporting results of
operational support metrics
* Assess operational impacts of AFSCN/range upgrades and operational modifications
* Provide independent insight and feedback to management on the state of operations
* Provide DoL Integration Support to the Mission Director
* Maintain the Baseline OSL Day-of-Launch Plan, incorporating changes and best
practices of each launch campaign to support OSL Mission Manager launch day
preparations
* Assist OSL Mission Managers in the planning and implementation of the Day-of-Launch
working groups (DoLWG)
* Develop Integrated Mission Script for OSL Mission Director team, complete with job
aides to improve situational awareness at key countdown milestones
* Manage DoL Launch Display Mission Issues Status List (MISL) to ensure accurate and
timely display of mission issues and status
* Coordinate and ensure accurate integration of mission control operations documentation
and test/launch operations with supporting agencies, to include the Ground Operations
Working Group (GOWG), the Day of Launch Working Group (DOLWG), the Integrated
Communications Baseline Meeting (ICBM)
* Develop and maintain Integrated Mission Scripts (IMS) for payload operations to
supplement the applicable Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EEL V) or other L V
mission documentation
* Document the baseline configuration of the mission control network, and coordinate and
document changes for the mission control network operational configuration
* Coordinate and schedule required range support for mission support operations
* Provide on-console network validation and network operations support to the
Government team before and/or during the mission event at the OSL facilities that
support the launch
* Support each OSL launch campaign, throughout the entire launch process, by ensuring
the availability of necessary Mission IT infrastructure and services as driven by satellite
program and OSL requirements, including NOPS launch requirements

LAUNCH FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, LEVEL I (LFOS-1)
The Level-I LFOS position is an entry level professional who possesses working knowledge of
space launch systems and processes. Level I LFOS will develop briefings for a variety of
audiences and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner. Level I
LFOS will be required to execute launch support activities. Level-I LFOS contractors shall
possess all General Level II (G2) qualifications.

* 0 years of professional experience

LAUNCH FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, LEVEL II (LFOS-11)
The Level II LFOS position is a mid-level professional who possesses proven working
knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level II LFOSs will develop briefings and
assessment to a variety of audiences and must be able to convey information in a clear and
articulate manner to Government leadership. Level II LFOSs will be required to plan and
execute launch operations activities, as well as cradle-to-grave launch support activities. Level
II LFOS contractors shall possess at least the General Level II (G2) plus the following additional
qualifications:

* Min 2 years of professional experience
* Extensive knowledge of NRO/OSL launch policy and procedures
* Thorough understanding ofNRO Satellite Vehicle launch interface requirements, Day of-
Launch/mission rehearsal requirements, and ascent operations
Ability to perform thorough analysis and quick issue resolution simultaneously

LAUNCH FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, LEVEL III (LFOS-III)
The Level III LFOS position is a senior level operations professional who possesses proven
working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level III LFOSs will develop
briefings and assessment to a variety of audiences and must be able to convey information in a
clear and articulate manner to all levels of Government leadership. Level III LFOSs will be
required to support mission integration and Day-of-Launch planning, as well as cradle-to-grave
launch support activities. Level-III LFOS contractors shall possess all LFOS-II qualifications
and at least the General Level III (G3) plus the following additional qualifications:

* Min 5 years of professional experience
* Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other Government
agencies and mission partners
* Delivers effective briefings/presentations/papers on complex topics for audiences that
may be large and/or include high-level decision makers
* Substantive experience providing risk assessments and risk-management
recommendations to program managers
* Expert knowledge of Day-of-Launch planning and execution, to include experience
working launch vehicle to space vehicle interfaces, including mechanical, electrical,
mission analysis, launch and SV environments, ascent operations, mission rehearsals,
launch readiness, and mission interface verification between the L V and SV
* Ability to effectively provide guidance to Level-II LFOSs

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph

Locations: Chantilly, VA, Cape Canaveral, FL, Los Angeles, CA, Vandenberg, AFB, or Colorado Springs, CO

The pay range for this position is $100,000/year to $210,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

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