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:

Hires and trains IT staff.Schedules, organizes, and assigns projects to members of the IT team.Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.  Leading development and implementation processes for the organization’s IT systems and department.Developing and implementing business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss.Establishing efficiency and efficacy standards, providing recommendations for improvement of IT infrastructure. Analyzing IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs.Overseeing security of systems, networks, and enterprise information. Facilitating IT security audits or investigations.Developing and maintaining relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in latest technology for IT systems and management. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong supervisory and leadership skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and related software.Thorough understanding of IT and practical applications to support the company’s goals.   

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science required; master’s degree or MBA preferred.At least five years of experience managing an IT department.

Essential Functions: 

Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard) Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen)Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time Ability to write for extended periods of time Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of timeMay 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. Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 poundsAbility to converse and communicate information with othersOccasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentrationPotential to climb up and down steps on a daily basisMust be able to read and understand SDS