Deputy Space Mission Manager

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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:

Supports the Space Mission Program Manager in planning directing and executing all program activities for the MOSSI II program. Acts as second-in-command ensuring operational continuity and effective delegation of duties. Leads initiatives in business development and customer relationship management to drive program growth and sustainment. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish goals with a high degree of creativity and latitude expected.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager in developing implementing and monitoring program goals policies practices and procedures.
• Serve as acting Program Manager in their absence ensuring seamless program operations and decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute program objectives ensuring safety technical cost schedule and quality requirements are met.
• Support the development and management of program budgets proposals and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with internal departments (engineering production quality supply chain HR) to resolve issues and optimize performance.
• Oversee the preparation of technical cost and schedule reports for government and senior management.
• Identify obstacles to achieving business goals and proactively implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor mid-level managers professional staff and administrative support as assigned.
• Foster a culture of continual process improvement and operational excellence.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with the programs strategic objectives.
• Lead or support the preparation of proposals presentations and bids for new contracts or contract extensions.
• Write edit and coordinate high-quality technical and business proposals ensuring compliance with customer requirements and organizational standards.
• Review and critique proposals prepared by others providing constructive feedback to strengthen content clarity and competitiveness.
• Analyze market trends customer needs and the competitive landscape to inform business development strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential partners subcontractors and industry stakeholders.
• Represent the program at industry events conferences and customer meetings to promote capabilities and secure new business.

Customer Relationship Management Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary or secondary point of contact for key customers ensuring their needs and expectations are understood and met.
• Develop and implement customer engagement strategies to enhance satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Coordinate regular status updates reviews and feedback sessions with customers.
• Address and resolve customer concerns promptly escalating issues as appropriate.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to drive program improvements and innovation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May manage activities of two or more sections or departments through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of cost methods and staffing. This job provides general supervision to a functional area which may include supervision of lower-level supervisors and direct supervision of other exempt and non-exempt personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include providing leadership to employees interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving some instances this manager may be responsible for managing staff function and may not have subordinate managers.

Requirements:
Bachelors degree (B.A.) from four - year college or university in a related field and 10-15-years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience in business development and customer relationship management within the aerospace or defense industry is required. Knowledge of Space Operation or Moon to Mars Programs is desired.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws regulations rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal state or local laws.