The Information Technology Manager will manage and direct the Scaled Composite’s information technology (IT) operations, ensuring the department provides efficient and effective technical support service.
Category: Information Technology
Location: Mojave, CA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching
Summary:
Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 41-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 41-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Hires and trains IT staff.
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Schedules, organizes, and assigns projects to members of the IT team.
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Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
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Leading development and implementation processes for the organization’s IT systems and department.
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Developing and implementing business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss.
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Establishing efficiency and efficacy standards, providing recommendations for improvement of IT infrastructure.
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Analyzing IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs.
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Overseeing security of systems, networks, and enterprise information.
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Facilitating IT security audits or investigations.
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Developing and maintaining relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Proficient in latest technology for IT systems and management.
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Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
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Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
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Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and related software.
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Thorough understanding of IT and practical applications to support the company’s goals.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science required; master’s degree or MBA preferred.
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At least five years of experience managing an IT department.
Essential Functions:
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Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach
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May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
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Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard)
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Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)
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Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time
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Ability to write for extended periods of time
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Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time
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May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc.
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Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds
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Ability to converse and communicate information with others
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Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration
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Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily basis
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Must be able to read and understand SDS