About this role
<p><b>Requisition ID: </b>1832</p> <p><b>Standard Weekly Hours: </b>40.00<b> </b></p> <p><b>Location: </b>ULA - Denver, ULA - Cape Canaveral<b> </b></p> <p><b>Relocation: </b>Yes- Relocation may be available<b> </b></p> <p><b>Travel Requirements: </b>25%<b> </b></p> <p> </p> <p><b>At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.</b></p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!</p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Overview & Responsibilities</b></u></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.3pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">As the Launch Systems Senior Leader you will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance for the following:</p> <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Developing the strategic roadmap and acquisition strategy for all future Ground Support Equipment</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">.</span></li> <li style="line-height:110%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:110%">Leading the team to integrate the non-recurring development, sustaining and launch support aspects of GSE to support the strategic roadmap.</span></li> <li style="line-height:11.45pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Lead the team to develop and execute the next-generation GSE architecture.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Collaborate with Operations, Vehicle Design and Mechanical and Propulsion GSE organizations to provide sound business solutions.</span></li> <li style="line-height:110%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:110%">Other duties include developing estimates at completes (EAC), contract negotiations, CAM responsibilities and provide business status to senior leadership</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:110%">.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Work with suppliers and partners to drive execution, reduce cost, improve efficiency.</span></li> <li style="line-height:110%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:110%">Actively manage risk through proactive mitigation.</span></li> <li style="line-height:110%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:110%">Establish continued development of our engineers, leads, and leaders through performance reviews, merits, and promotions for team along with creating immersive training activities</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:110%">.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Work with avionics and GSE disciplines to align the workforce.</span></li> </ul></p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Required Education</b></u></p> <p>Bachelor</p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Required Years of Experience</b></u></p> <p>Minimum of 10 years of related work experience</p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Basic Qualifications</b></u></p> <p><ul> <li style="line-height:11.05pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and 10 years of experience in a relevant field.</span></li> <li style="line-height:10.8pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Minimum 4 years of </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">leading </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">teams.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:11.05pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Demonstrated technical leadership experience leveraging teamwork and development opportunities.</span></li> <li style="line-height:11.05pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Project/program level schedule and budget development, tracking and reporting experience.</span></li> <li style="line-height:11.05pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Experience estimating and creating proposals.</span></li> <li style="line-height:11.05pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience with personnel management, including development/growth and improvement.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:11.05pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience leading integrated development.</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:11.05pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p></p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></u></p> <p><ul> <li style="line-height:10.95pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Understanding of electro-mechanical and/or propulsion interfacing, comm systems, ground support equipment development and validation.</span></li> <li style="line-height:10.95pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Personal involvement with implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems / circuits.</span></li> <li style="line-height:10.95pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experienced in reviewing and releasing designs.</span></li> <li style="line-height:10.95pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Understanding of obsolescence importance and life-cycle replacement concepts.</span></li> <li style="line-height:10.95pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Detailed knowledge of system integration and test.</span></li> <li style="line-height:11.05pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience working with contractors.</span></li> <li style="line-height:11.05pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience with production and launch operations</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">.</span></li> <li style="line-height:10.95pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience briefing senior leaders and customers.</span></li> <li style="line-height:10.95pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience developing technical and cost proposals.</span></li> <li style="line-height:10.55pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">CAM knowledge and processes</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">.</span></li> <li style="line-height:10.45pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Program management skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:10.9pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience developing and leading teams.</span></li> <li style="line-height:10.9pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience leading and developing leads and leaders.</span></li> <li style="line-height:10.45pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience briefing Sr</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">. </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Leadership, customers and stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="line-height:11.05pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to tackle and fix complicated cross organizations challenges and conflicts.</span></li> </ul></p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><b>Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver, ULA - Cape Canaveral</b> <b>only):</b></u> $164,324.00 - $305,173.00 </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><em>Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay. </em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><b>What makes ULA different?</b></u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px">401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Generous paid time off</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Flexible work environments</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><em>Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><b>Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).</b></u><em> </em>This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><b>ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b></u><em> </em>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><b>ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. </b></u>Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (<a href="https://www.ulalaunch.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/e-verify_poster_v08-08_standard_english.pdf">English</a> / <a href="https://www.ulalaunch.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/everifyposterspanish1.pdf">Spanish</a>) and Right to Work Poster (<a href="https://www.ulalaunch.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/oscrighttoworkposter-english.pdf">English</a> / <a href="https://www.ulalaunch.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/righttoworkspanishposter.pdf">Spanish</a>).</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><b>Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act</b></u> requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted</span></span></p>