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Launch Flight Operations Specialist

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Virginia, Chantilly
Sep 22, 2025
Launch Flight Operations Specialist provides day-of-launch planning, rehearsal and execution of launch and initialization activities for assigned missions. LFOS is accountable for the overall coordination, integration and execution of NOPS and day-of launch mission requirements. * 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 * Develop and maintain Integrated Mission Scripts (IMS) for payload operations to supplement the applicable Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) or other LV mission documentation Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI polygraph 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 Owned: 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 up to $9k annually 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 educational 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 MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.