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Senior Mission Operations Manager

Senior Mission Operations Manager

ManTech International

Cape Canaveral, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

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9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 209 rated software companies

Job description

General information
Requisition #
R69097
Locations
USA-FL-Cape Canaveral
Posting Date
07/01/2026
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time
Description & Requirements
Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Mission Operations Manager to join our team in Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida.
You will lead multiple teams supporting critical mission assurance for satellite launches for the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Access Directorate (SSC/SA) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program (formerly EELV). In this role, you will provide leadership for multiple teams of Mission Integrators, Launch Schedulers, Acquisitions and Program Management professionals, Project Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Quality Engineers supporting multiple NSSL launch vehicle product lines, including United Launch Alliance's Vulcan, SpaceX's Falcon, Blue Origin's New Glenn, and other New Entrant Launch Service Providers. You will act as a proactive leader driving initiatives through uncertainty while anticipating, understanding, and solving customer problems through technical insight, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Leading multiple teams of engineering and business professionals across at least three different launch vehicle product lines and providing the primary management interface for internal and external meetings.
  • Interfacing regularly with USSF System Delta 80 leadership, including Launch Execution Acquisition Delta (AAL) and Mission Solutions Acquisition Delta (AAM) programmatic and technical leaders.
  • Supporting Space Force launch services acquisition functions such as requirements development, requests for proposals, source selection, and cost, technical, schedule, and performance reporting.
  • Managing Engineering Review Board (ERB) processes and products while integrating with FFRDC counterparts to provide decision-quality risk assessments and recommendations.
  • Reviewing and analyzing launch vehicle subsystem designs, manufacturing, testing, and flight data while producing integrated technical assessments on launch pad design and operations.
  • Supporting live launch rehearsals and launch operations for NSSL missions and fleet surveillance to track risks, procedural changes, and industry trends.
  • Facilitating the on-boarding, training, and certification of internal engineers and Space Force Responsible Engineers (SFREs) by developing and maintaining training materials.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline.
  • 12+ years of experience in systems engineering or technical program management.
  • 3+ years of engineering experience with National Security Space Launch (NSSL), Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV), Department of Defense, NASA, or industry equivalents.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Access (SA) Directorate, USSF, NASA, Launch Service Providers, and FFRDC counterparts.
  • Extensive experience with aerospace industry hardware processing, integration, testing, launch operations, and anomaly resolution.
  • High proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Office products with the ability to rapidly learn new collaboration and project management software platforms.

Preferred Qualifications :
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or Management.
  • Experience managing medium-to-large multi-disciplinary engineering and professional teams utilizing Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies.
  • Experience with software collaboration and project management platforms such as JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Trello, and Asana.
  • US Air Force or US Space Force acquisition experience, or a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Clearance Requirements:
  • An active Secret clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other equipment.
  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering technical presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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