Operations Shift Supervisor

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Provide critical communications and tracking for multiple spacecraft from three complexes located globally, and operates year round 24 hours/7days to provide continuous contact with the spacecraft. The program fulfills NASA goals by supporting NASA deep space mission set, including NASA-funded missions and collaborative international missions.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking an Operations Shift Supervisor in Fort Irwin, CA to support our Deep Space Network (DSN) Operations and Maintenance O&M contract with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and NASA.

The Deep Space Network is NASA’s international array of giant radio antennas that supports interplanetary spacecraft missions, plus a few that orbit Earth. The DSN also provides radar and radio astronomy observations that improve our understanding of the solar system and the larger universe. The antennas of the Deep Space Network are the indispensable link to explorers venturing beyond the moon. They provide the crucial connection for commanding our spacecraft and receiving their never before seen images and scientific information on Earth, propelling our understanding of the universe, our solar system and ultimately, our place within it.

The selected individual will provide leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations as the shift supervisor (SOD) during at Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex (GDSCC). The SOD must be aware of all functional operations of the deep space tracking stations, maintenance activities, personnel at the antennas, as well as emergency notification and response. The SOD controls the shift assignments and work schedules of the personnel, including the assignment of additional personnel when the shift schedule needs to be covered. The GDSCC Operations Shift supervisor must be able to react to issues in real-time in an effort to maintain data flow to the mission being supported on NASA/JPL Deep Space Network (DSN).

Responsibilities:

• Leads and oversees the daily operations of the DSN tracking schedule
• Provides a single point of contact for all operations related issues on complex, and overseas sites during hours of controlling site operations
• Adheres to and enforces all required safety procedures and protocol during operations control
• Completes station operations paperwork, logs, discrepancy reports, and maintains required records
• Maintains awareness and accounting of personnel as they access antennas during operation
• Provides direction and support to all Ops personnel
• Other duties as directed by the Operations Manager, or communicated by fellow SOD’s
• Reports to the GDSCC Operations Manager, and when designated acts on behalf of the Operations Manager

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience, may have lead experience
• Valid California drivers' license.
• Must be able to obtain a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC). In order to obtain a clearance, you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.

Desired Qualifications:

• Must be able to give direction and respond to events rapidly in a real time environment
• Must have good leadership, interpersonal, communication and written skills
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) Excellent teamwork

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

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