PRO Technical Team Lead

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The PRO Technical Operations Lead is a Level III management position in the Space Systems Operations Branch that oversees the daily, planned, and forecasted technical support of payload support systems and facility class payloads for the contractor PRO Team.  This management is done both technically and administratively.  Listed below are the knowledges and tasks in each area for which the PRO Technical Operations Lead will take responsibility.  This list is not all-inclusive but highlights the primary expectations.

Technical:

• The PRO Technical Operations Lead requires a thorough knowledge of the PRO operations concepts, procedures, systems capabilities and realtime payload operations.
• The PRO Technical Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing the work of the PRO Specialist Groups’ (i.e., ExPRESS Ops Lead, WORF Ops Lead, BER Ops Lead, ELC Ops Lead, MELFI Ops Lead, MSRR Ops Lead, PLMDM Lead) as they support their assigned areas and in providing guidance and assistance in these areas, as required. 
• The PRO Technical Operations Lead must maintain an in-depth knowledge of the PLMDM functions, ExPRESS Racks, Basic ExPRESS Racks, MELF Racks, WORF Rack, MSRR Rack, and External Logistics Carriers, which the PRO team is responsible for power, thermal, and operational commanding/configuration.  This position also requires good systems engineering skills in order to help assist the Specialists with resolving anomalies that occur during realtime operations and to assess new capabilities that are being implemented. 
• The PRO Technical Operations Lead will interface with Space Systems Operations (SSO) NASA and Contractor Management, and the MOI contract Program Manager.  Additionally, the PRO Technical Operations Lead may be called upon to participate in Tiger Teams and Special Study groups that may be assembled requiring PRO representation.
• The PRO Technical Operations Lead will also interface with engineering teams at JSC, SSITF/PRCU, JAXA, and ESA in support of rack operations, moves, upgrades and anomaly resolution. 

Administrative:

• The PRO Technical Operations Lead serves as the first-line supervisor for the PRO Specialists, which requires performing employee annual merit reviews.
• The PRO Technical Operations Lead also participates in various status meetings, including the weekly SSO Team Lead meeting, Mission Execution Panel, and Payload Operations Integration Function (POIF) management team meetings, as required. 
• The PRO Technical Operations Lead provides monthly inputs to the SSO Level II manager that are used in the Program Management Reviews (PMRs).  In this administrative role, the PRO Technical Operations Lead interfaces primarily with the SSO Contractor Level II Manager. 
• The PRO Technical Operations Lead will also be an authorized approver of timesheets for those team members assigned to the PRO Specialist positions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                           

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in a related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Knowledge of ISS ops a plus.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. 
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. 
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. 
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills