Supervisor of Collection Planning

Maxar Technologies
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Longmont
1601 Dry Creek Drive (Show on map)
May 30, 2025
Please review the job details below. Maxar Intelligence is a provider of secure, precise geospatial intelligence. We deliver disruptive value to government and commercial customers to help them monitor, understand, and navigate our changing planet. Our unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven commercial and defense foundation to deploy solutions and deliver insights with unrivaled speed, scale, and cost-effectiveness. We are hiring a Collection Planning Supervisor to join ourteam in Longmont, CO. This position requires on-site, business hours support Monday - Friday. What you will do: The Supervisorwill be leading the analysts on the Collection Planning team. This role requires a strategic mindset with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. The Supervisor is expected to act as a subject matter expert for the development and execution of a collection strategy in support of Maxar's business needs while focusing heavily on team leadership. Day to day responsibilities include: Lead the Collection Planning team with focus on performance management, team development and continuous improvement Team responsibilities include tactical and project feasibility, long-term forecasting, satellite scheduling, collection monitoring and customer support Manage 7-day shift schedule for Collection Planning Hold recurring 1x1 with all direct reports and team meetings Lead and facilitate procedure creation and maintenance Responsible for enforcing operational procedures and completion of required trainings Responsible for the development, implementation and adjustments of collection strategies, capacity management and operational workflows to meet customer requirements Conduct post-mission analyses to evaluate the success of the mission and identify areas for improvement Work closely with operational and customer facing stakeholders to maintain visibility on collection fulfillment schedules Facilitate performance-related communication with team members, cross-departmental staff, and customers regarding status, milestones, issues, and resolutions Define and maintain team metrics to measure performance criteria and communicate progress Ability to manage multiple competing priorities under time-sensitive deadlines Drive improvements to operational process and systems needed to support the mission with efficiency and effectiveness Escalate operational issues as needed with team management and technical support teams Leverages stakeholder relationships and technical expertise to enable or make key decisions Maintain a high level of situational awareness of all Operations activities Daily coordination with Mission Operations & Mission Engineering Leadership Ability to accommodate support outside of regular work hours as required for a 24/7 Operations environment Minimum Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a current/active Secret security clearance withthe ability to obtain a TS/SCI Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experiencein a related industry 2-4 years experience as a people manager in an operations environment Experience with aerospace and/or satellite ground systems Exceptional communication and cross functional collaboration skills Ability to pursue and resolve issues independently Demonstrated attention to detail and follow-through Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years experience as a people manager in an operations environment Familiarity with remote sensing products and applications Demonstrated experience managing high value contracts and programs Prior experience collaborating with Operations, Engineering and Development in a complex technical environment Proficiency in Windows and Linux environments Calm disposition in stressful situations Proficiency in Windows and Linux environments Ability to work independently and in a team environment Ability to multi-task, results driven, strong sense of ownership and urgency Life With Us: Built In has recognized Maxar as a "Best Place to Work" in Colorado and Washington D.C., making it a top workplace. This designation is based on an analysis of compensation and benefits and focuses on remote and flexible work options, employee programs, and more.There is a reason we boast awards like Best Employer, Best Place to Work, Top Employer, and Candidate Experience Winner. Our strength is in our people. Each team member makes a unique contribution. to our collective mission. So, we recognize that with best-in-class benefits like: 401K matching and immediate vesting schedule Career growth opportunities Family-friendly benefits like maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement, flexible hours, hybrid work options Programs to help you grow, like tuition reimbursement, hackathons, and career development Student loan repayment Generous time off Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision at affordable monthly rates #LI-MG1 In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. * The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $74,000.00 - $124,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Maxar's Career page. Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.