VP, Information Technology

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced VP, Information Technology  to join our growing team. Reporting to the President & CEO, the VP, Information Technology will identify and execute a technology plan designed to enable the execution of objectives and strategies of Terran Orbital Corporation in support of our mission by ensuring all necessary systems are in place. The VP selects and implements suitable technology to streamline all internal operations to help optimize their strategic benefits and improve customer experience. The VP is a persuasive leader who inspires, motivates, and guides others towards clear goals, continually leading by example and making technology an enabler for the customer. This role will lead all global operations of the Information Technology organization including programming, operations, desktop/mobile technical support, department standards, procedures and workflows, and both short and long-term department planning. This role will lead the implementation of new applications and interfaces with purchased software, while upgrading existing applications to system and vendor software. The VP of IT is critical to our cyber security and continuity plans - as a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, the VP will work closely and collaboratively with Lockheed Martin to ensure complete alignment with cybersecurity and other protocols.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term IT strategy for the company.
• Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits.
• Bring clarity and direction to strategic business decisions enabling immediate savings and the right investment assuring future, sustainable growth.
• Manage the technical infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization to ensure optimal performance.
• Build the systems, processes, and team required to support rapid growth, commercialization, and international expansion.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to exploit new technologies to achieve key business objectives. Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain a competitive advantage.
• Manage Data Security and policies related to data security in both hardware and software venues, including HIPAA, PCI, CCPA and GDPR compliance where applicable.
• Lead and direct cybersecurity efforts and liaise with the Audit Committee on as needed basis. Responsible for enhancing and improving data security for each business and the entire enterprise. Identifying vulnerabilities in each business unit’s network. Developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to secure each environment.
• Develop and implement IT governance framework for the company.
• Act as a leader representing the Information Technology organization enabling strong teamwork and leadership behaviors within own group, other peer groups, and across the organization
• Analyze the costs, value, and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BS Computer Science, Business, or related field. Advanced degree desirable.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Information Technology including minimum of five years in a senior leadership position. Can provide hands on support as/if needed.
• Experience in both large company with established IT infrastructure and small, fast-paced, rapidly growing company where systems and processes need to be designed and implemented.
• Knowledge and experience in compliance with ITAR, NIST, CMMC requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to build strong rapport across all functional areas.
• Prior project management experience, including successfully setting priorities, meeting schedules and budgets, and managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet customer needs.
• Experience with the implementation of technical application and communications across multiple locations and companies using current technology.
• Experience in public company/Sarbanes-Oxley-compliant environment.
• Experience with support of international commercial business operation.
• Strong understanding of enterprise software development, as well as network design and configuration.
• Ability to deliver IT systems over time like a product with important capability additions to meet internal and external customers key needs.
• Well versed in key IT security issues as well as technologies to securely protect our assets.
• Strong understanding of tools and techniques to set up our systems to be able to deliver key insights from Data analytics.
• Versed in the key new tools to enable automation of business processes.
• Prior experience in the following key systems, software, or product lines - JIRA, Microsoft office, Cisco UCS servers/HPE Servers, Nimble Storage arrays or similar technologies (Pure storage, 3PAR, Netapp, Dell EMC/Compellent etc.), Dark Trace, FortiGate firewall, Juniper switching, KnowBe4 Email Phishing and HR training modules, VMware, Office365 GCC High, Azure GovCloud, Helpdesk ticketing systems, Crowdstrike Antivirus, Microsoft Dynamics (a plus), Solidworks (a plus), and Cisco IronPort (a plus).
• The ability to partner with our Executive Leadership team on key business initiatives. This requires the business acumen to be in tune with the key business drivers and trends.
• The skill to organize and drive the IT organization to provide strong business partnership across the key business functions at all levels of the organization.
• Communication and transparency to enable key internal customers to make optimal decisions.
• Correct balance of internal and external expertise to manage operations and ongoing initiatives.
• Ability to manage outside vendors to meet program technical and cost requirements.
• Develop strong internal team with both common and diverse skillsets for complete.
• Experience with GDPR Euro space requirements a plus.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Salary Range $200,000-$250,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!     

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.