Collection Planning Analyst

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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 Analyst immediately to join our team in Longmont, CO.
What you will do:
The NEI (Non-Earth Imaging) Collection Planning Analyst is responsible for managing all commercial NEI satellite collection objectives that support existing and potential requirements for Maxar's customers using a variety of technical systems, business intelligence, orbital data, and collaboration with internal and external customers. Independent judgment and dynamically balancing competing resources are critical to accomplishing daily tasks.

• Determine the optimal time, location, and sensor configuration to collect data for specific projects and plan and coordinate the acquisition of NEI satellite imagery .

• Consider factors like target maneuvers, satellite availability, and client requirements.

• Utilize specialized software to optimize collection schedules and obtain the highest-quality data .

• Orchestrate daily operations with cross-functional teams to ensure product fulfillment from satellite collection, imagery processing, and delivery .

• Facilitate performance-related communication with team members, cross-departmental staff, and customers regarding status, milestones, issues, and resolutions .

• Escalate operational issues as needed with team management and technical support teams .

• Perform order requirement assessments to determine collection feasibility and access visibility using various in-house tools .

• Performing geometric analysis in customized software for imaging requirements .

• Manage order ingest into scheduling software and monitor collection performance.

• Maintain standing collection requirements and catalog for NEI products .

• Attend customer-facing meetings as the NEI Operational SME when requested .

• Maintain a continuous internal process improvement feedback loop to the NEI Product Manager.

• P rovide support outside of regular business hour shifts to support a 24/7 Operations environment , as required .

• Manag e deadlines and prioritize workloads.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives .

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or an ability to acquire/ maintain a clearance

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

• Previous experience in satellite operations, collection planning, and navigation (coordinating with the end-user, requirements, lighting conditions, sun angles, etc.)

• Experience working with data, databases, and image processing tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience running in-house f easibility, collection, and image processing tools.

• Previous experience and knowledge of order management systems.

• Demonstrated e xperience producing raw images.

• Familiarity with orbital mechanics, remote sensing products and applications

• Proficiency in Windows and Linux environments

Life with Us:
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

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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: $59,000.00 - $99,000.00 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.
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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.