Overview VTG is looking for a Launch Integration Specialist in Los Angeles CA. What will you do? Launch Integration Specialist (LIS) Overview: In general, the Launch Integration Specialist (LIS) provides mission management and integration support to the OSL mission team throughout all phases of planning and execution of satellite-to-launch vehicle integration for OSL-assigned missions. The LIS provides comprehensive end-to-end mission integration planning and coordination, integrated schedule development, range coordination, readiness review preparation, technical procedure coordination, anomaly resolution, integration of mission requirements into government or commercial infrastructure, mission support, MAT Integration Panel support, and lessons learned adjudication. LIS Support Responsibilities Include: * Developing and maintaining program plans, including performing launch vehicle mission trade studies and mission analysis. * Developing mission-unique requirements and identifying derived requirements. * Monitoring and verifying all launch vehicle and satellite vehicle interface requirements, including satellite vehicle processing, transportation, and fueling requirements. * Possessing an understanding of the satellite vehicle (SV), launch vehicle (LV), and associated contracts to support the full life cycle of launch operations planning and execution. * Closely coordinating with the SV Program, Launch Vehicle Contractor (LVC), Operations Location (OL), Range, and other associated contractors and organizations. * Being familiar with the scope, capabilities, and coordination of support across various NRO, OSL, and external contracts for SV development, integration and launch, commercial launch services, the Launch Systems Integration Contractor (LSIC), FFRDC, launch base/range support contractors, and OSL services contracts requirements. * Maintaining a working knowledge of United States Space Force (USSF) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) services, launch vehicle architecture, and components. LIS Tasks Include: * Providing space vehicle to launch vehicle integration, manifesting, and launch expertise. * Providing launch mission management process continuity across the Launch Enterprise. * Serving as the launch mission management interface with internal and external divisions, agencies, and contractors. * Generating reports and presentations for meetings and other internal and external Launch Enterprise reviews. * Managing the coordination process for planning, requirements, and readiness meetings. * Reviewing launch mission integration products to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness. * Assisting in the development of launch and mission integration requirements in support of OSL CBJB and IPBS development. * Attending Launch Scheduling/Manifest Meetings as required. * Supporting each OSL launch campaign throughout the entire process by ensuring NOPS, mission IT infrastructure, and services requirements-driven by the satellite program and OSL-are integrated, documented, and validated. * Supporting the development and updating of mission documentation, ensuring the proper identification of enterprise launch communications and service requirements. * Interfacing with key mission personnel from NRO mission partners, including launch vehicle contractors, satellite contractors, Air Force program offices, NASA, and other mission stakeholders. * Providing insights on SV issues that may affect the LV/SV interface, LV hardware, or launch infrastructure. * Providing modeling and simulation support, including the development of both technical and programmatic scenarios, as well as associated data inputs and analysis. * Updating and communicating OSL capabilities baselines and processes, OSL services and capabilities reference guides, roadshows, and other outreach efforts to support SV/LV integration. * Developing schedules, manifests, and mission models, including multiple scenarios, impact assessments, and alternatives. * Ensuring mission integration risks are identified and supporting/tracking mitigation activities. * Providing early mission integration engagement for new and emerging programs (may require special security access as granted by the government). * Providing risk assessments, as assigned, of various elements of an OSL launch campaign-including integrated LV/SV readiness, team performance, and readiness to execute the launch campaign based on demonstrated performance during Day-of-Launch (DoL) exercises and readiness activities. Do you have what it takes? Position requires a current and active TS/SCI with Poly; Years experience can be subsituted as follows: 5 YEARS EXP = ASSOCIATES 10 YEARS EXP = BACHELORS 15 YEARS EXP = MASTERS Level-II Launch Integration Specialist (LIS): The Level-II LIS position is an intermediate-level professional who possesses proven working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. A Level-II LIS will develop briefings and assessments for a variety of audiences and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner to government leadership. The Level-II LIS will be required to plan and execute launch integration activities, as well as cradle-to-grave launch and launch support activities. Level-II LIS contractors shall possess at least the General Level II (G2) certification. (Desired: Technical Level II (T2)) LIS-II shall also possess the following expected qualifications: * Extensive knowledge of government space launch policy and procedures (Desired: Extensive knowledge of NRO/OSL launch policy and procedures) * Thorough understanding of satellite vehicle launch interface requirements, launch base transportation, fueling, processing, and Day-of-Launch requirements (Desired: Thorough understanding of NRO satellite vehicle launch interface requirements, launch base transportation, fueling, processing, and Day-of-Launch requirements) * Experience leading the SV/LV mission integration process in all phases of planning and execution (Desired: NRO SV program experience leading the SV/LV mission integration process in all phases of planning and execution) * Experience providing cross-program integration and launch expertise across mission teams (Desired: Experience providing cross-program integration and launch expertise across NRO mission teams) Level-III Launch Integration Specialist (LIS): The Level-III LIS position is a senior-level engineering professional who possesses proven working knowledge of space launch systems and processes. Level-III LISs will develop briefings and assessments for a variety of audiences and must be able to convey information in a clear and articulate manner to all levels of government leadership. Level-III LISs will be required to support mission integration and strategic planning, as well as cradle-to-grave launch and launch support activities. Level-III LIS contractors shall possess all expected LIS-II qualifications and at least the General Level III (G3) certification. (Desired: Technical Level III (T3)) LIS-III shall also possess the following expected qualifications: * Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other government agencies and mission partners * Substantive experience providing risk assessments and risk-management recommendations to program managers * Expert knowledge of the SV/LV mission integration process, including experience working with launch vehicle to space vehicle interfaces (mechanical, electrical, mission analysis, launch and SV environments, ground operations, space vehicle transportation, fueling, monitoring and processing, launch readiness, Day-of-Launch, and mission interface verification) (Desired: Expert knowledge of NRO SV/LV mission integration process with related experience) * Extensive experience leading the SV/LV mission integration process in all phases of planning and execution (Desired: NRO SV program experience leading the SV/LV mission integration process in all phases of planning and execution) * Extensive experience providing cross-program integration and launch expertise across mission teams (Desired: Experience providing cross-program integration and launch expertise across NRO mission teams) * Ability to effectively provide guidance to Level-I and Level-II LISs Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $150,000 - 210,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range