Mission Operations Section Manager

Amentum is seeking a Mission Operations Section Manager to support the Space Force Range Contract at (VSFB) Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA.

 

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership and direction for the Western Range (WR) Mission Operations Section along with the planning and scheduling process for launch and aeronautical operations.
• Prepare and provide progress status reports and briefings as required or requested, to inform leadership of anticipated performance problems, issues, and improvement initiatives. 
• Ensure all personnel are properly trained to execute their responsibilities and receive initial and recurring guidance, instructions, and direction needed to ensure safety and quality launch support.
• Responsible for enterprise standardization by maintaining close liaison between Space Force Range Contract (SFRC) counterparts and external customers.
• Ensure Mission Operations is staffed with qualified personnel needed to successfully plan and manage WR launch, landing, and aeronautical operations monitoring duty hours to meet mission and safety requirements.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to personnel to ensure SFRC standards are met for technical quality, customer service, or timeliness as well as recognizing personnel.
• Ensure work products are reviewed prior to release to ensure a quality product and consistency with operating instructions, policies, procedures, and organizational responsibilities.
• Monitor workflow to ensure delivery of products on time in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure the actions, products, and recommendations of Mission Operations are well coordinated with all affected or responsible organizations before release and represent the best possible SFRC product or service.
• Support WR launch and aeronautical operations in qualified Mission Operations positions, as needed.
• Innovate process improvements to ensure contract compliance and fulfillment while devising and implementing process improvement methods derived from internal and external integrated process team actions.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Possess leadership, management, and supervisory skills that demonstrate, or indicate a high potential for successful direction of employees represented under a collective bargaining agreement (CBA). 
• Team builder with orientation towards group dynamics to create synergy with assigned personnel constantly evolving task lists, and short mission requirement timelines while balancing stringent contract requirement.
• Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with the customers, superiors, peers, and subordinates.
• Able to organize and lead effective meetings and prepare clear oral and written direction, correspondence, and reports.
• Adept at public speaking and customer interaction with audiences ranging from SFRC and Government senior leadership through subordinate workforce.
• Able to interpret requirements and convert into action plans.
• Able to make educated decisions under pressure and act decisively in emergency situations.
• Able to self-motivate with minimum direct supervision.
• Able to project a professional image when working with the customer. 

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, in a technical, engineering, or management discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Minimum of 8 years of related work experience to include 4 years of supervisory/management experience
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. 
• 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 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 working with a Collective Bargaining Agreement and represented personnel preferred.

• 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.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $115,000 - $125,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

       

Compensation Details:

$125,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

03/17/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

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