Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.

As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining, and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. and is not eligible for telecommuting.

Essential Functions:

•Supervise the Area Control Center (ACC) and Range Control Center (RCC) and it’s employees through the planning and scheduling process for launch and aeronautical operations.

•Ensure control of airspace and air assets in support of launch operations, pre-launch tests, and aeronautical operations.

•Serve as the liaison between RGNext, the Space Launch Delta 30 (SLD 30), 2ROPS/DON, Range Customers, and hosted organizations for Range support requirements.

•Support launch and aeronautical operations in United States Space Force (USSF) certified Duty Air Controller (DAC), Air Controller (AC), and Surface Area Surveillance Controller (SASC) positions.

•Ensure the ACC is staffed with qualified personnel needed to successfully plan and manage launch, landing, and aeronautical operations.

•Ensure personnel are properly trained to execute their responsibilities and receive initial and recurring guidance, instructions, and direction needed to ensure quality and timely service.

•Provide coaching and mentoring to personnel unable to meet RGNext standards for technical quality, customer service, or timeliness.

•Review work products prior to release to ensure a quality product and consistency with RGNext operating instructions, policies, procedures, and organizational responsibilities.

•Ensure ACC adheres to USSF, Department of Defense (DoD), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, directives, inter-agency agreements, policies, and procedures.

•Develop and maintain procedures and work instructions in accordance with applicable LISC’s Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Contract Deliverable (CDRL) requirements.

•Vigorously pursue initiatives to improve the quality, efficiencies, and timeliness of Section and LISC enterprise solutions, products, or services. 

•Other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

•Good oral and written communication skills.

•Supervisory skills that demonstrate a high potential for successful direction of represented labor workforce. 

•Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with the customers, superiors, peers, and subordinates.

•Ability to organize and lead effective meetings and prepare clear oral and written direction, correspondence, and reports.

•Ability to interpret requirements and convert into action plans.

•Ability to make educated decisions under pressure, and act decisively in emergency situations.

•Self-motivated team player capable of working with minimum direct supervision.

•Project a professional image when working with the customer. 

Required Experience:

•Bachelor’s degree in business, science, engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience in military or aviation management.

•Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience in a technical field or equivalent four (4) years military environment 

•Three (3) years of supervisory/management experience preferred. 

•Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. 

•Graduate of a USAF Air Weapons Controller/Air Weapons Manager, or USN Air Intercept Controllers Course or equivalent Air Traffic Control Training Program preferred

•Knowledge and understanding of procedures related to airspace structures, and the relationship and coordination required between components of the air traffic system.

•Knowledge and understanding of the WR operational subsystems and their interrelationships as they are applied to planning and execution of launch, landing, and/or aeronautical operations preferred.

•Knowledge and understanding of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), Space and Missile System Center (SMC), SLD 30, and RGNext policies, procedures, and organizational responsibilities for requirements review, operations planning, scheduling, and mission execution preferred.

•Knowledge and understanding of the Universal Documentation System (UDS) and how Range and Range Customer requirements are collected and translated into mission plans, documents, and schedules preferred.

•Familiarity with Range Automated Tasking System (RATS) preferred. 

•Experience using an automated Air Traffic Control and Surveillance Systems to control aircraft in a military environment preferred.

•Experience working with a Collective Bargaining Agreement and represented personnel preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

•Flexibility to work non-duty hours, or on weekends, to support specific project or mission requirements.

•Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship.

•Valid U.S. Driver’s License.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment. 

The salary range for this role is $76,970 – $120,485; however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and preferred skills, and knowledge.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.