DMC Flight Ops Lead

The Data Management Coordinator (DMC) provides realtime front room support for timeline and troubleshooting of the onboard video and data systems. Assignments tend to me of moderate complexity diversification or expense. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and process to meet goals outlined. Normally receives instruction on new projects or assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Responsible for managing the onboard International Space Station (ISS) data video and network systems in the capture and downlink of various types of scientific and operational data that is generated during realtime payload operations.
• Knowledgeable in communications networks and command systems and is responsible for maintaining an indepth knowledge of the ISS onboard data video and network systems that are configured monitored and managed to support realtime science payload operations.
• DMC team supports realtime operations seven days a week twentyfour hours per day.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reasoning to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Technical Skills Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Interpersonal Skills Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyones efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Diversity Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; Supports organizations goals and values.
• Judgment Includes appropriate people in decisionmaking process; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Motivation Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Dependability Follows instructions responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

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

Bachelors degree (B.S. from fouryear college or university in a related field and a minimum of 2 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

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents logarithms quadratic equations and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution determination of test reliability and validity analysis of variance correlation techniques sampling theory and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully an individual should have the ability to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program write software set up functions enter data or process information.

Other Essential Duties

• Follows all import/export requirements consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

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