Program Operations Manager - Alpha
Firefly Aerospace · Slaton, TX
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At Firefly, we're focused on making space attainable for everyone – including you! Each team member's passion, dedication, and innovative ideas have a direct impact on fueling our successful trajectory into space. And there's no shortage of meaningful projects to work on at Firefly. Withlaunch, lunar, and orbital vehicles, Firefly has a diverse line of business with opportunities to get hands‑on experience launching rockets, operating in space, and landing on the Moon. Our missions are powered by our incredible team ... Our missions are powered by our incredible team ... 892 12 What does SciTec bring to the Firefly family? ... What does SciTec bring to the Firefly family? ... 241 0 Peep our Elytra orbiter being assembled in the ... Peep our Elytra orbiter being assembled in the ... 736 3 Start your week with another Manufacturing Minute! ... Start your week with another Manufacturing Minute! ... 441 13 This World Space Week, remember to look up and ... This World Space Week, remember to look up and ... The engine powering Alpha`s first stage is truly ... The engine powering Alpha`s first stage is truly ... 848 4 Our Values Headquartered in the Lone Star State, Firefly's hardworking team reflects Texas' GO BIG culture in everything we do. We build big, achieve big, and dream big. We're building launch vehicles and spacecraft to provide rapid, reliable space access. We've achieved some incredible wins, including the first successful commercial Moon landing. And we're dreaming bigger than this planet with ambitions to Mars, Venus, and beyond. Our core values are what drive us along the way. Passion Fireflies believe in perseverance, responsiveness, and mentoring others with a focus on inspiring a better future. Accountability Fireflies act with integrity and take ownership of our actions, commitments, decisions, and outcomes. Fireflies work in alignment across teams and communicate clearly with mutual respect for one another. Fireflies deliver high-quality work through technical rigor and timely disciplined execution for our customers. We take care of our Fireflies with some of the best benefits in the industry. Our mission to make space for everyone starts with our employees and allowing them to make space for their family, their career, and their future. Space for You • Unlimited PTO for exempt employees • 3-month sabbatical for every 5 years of service • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • Mental health services • Paid military leave Space for Your Family • 12 weeks paid maternity leave • 4 weeks paid spouse leave • $20k towards family planning: fertility, surrogacy, adoption • Dog friendly workplace Space for Your Career • $10k/year towards trade school or college • Ongoing coaching to advance leadership skills • Employee-ownership with stock bonuses • 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) matching • $10k bonus for home purchase in Cedar Park, Texas Job Openings From launch technicians to propulsion engineers, Firefly has open roles across the company. We're looking for passionate, bright innovators to join our team and help make space an achievable dream for everyone. Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. SUMMARY The Program Operations Manager is responsible for coordinating with the Program, Manufacturing Teams, and Functional Partners to ensure quality, schedule, and cost commitments are met. The POM is responsible for developing and implementing production operations strategies to ensure products are manufacturable, meet cost and throughput requirements supporting the company's growth. The successful candidate will drive the overall management and participation in all phases of program development from capture and proposals thru development, execution, and close-out. This position will sit in our Briggs, TX location. This position will provide professionals with opportunities to grow their skills in operations management, technical operations, business communications, and leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES • Primary interface between the program team and the factory leadership team, responsible for flowing all program priorities & requirements on programs that have a planned transition to Operations. • Collaborate with program, manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, and other functions to be sure all program needs are communicated, supported, and integrated to meet program commitments throughout the product life cycle. • Responsible to flow down and monitor Operations cost and schedule performance for new development builds and deliveries through strategic development efforts and execution of New Product Introduction processes and procedures. • Supporting proposal generation and contract-funded product development efforts • Provides active support to Supply Chain Management by working with program on identified materials constraints and logistics problems to ensure availability of materials and timely and effective operations. • Collaborates with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to develop capital strategy in support of program and factory objectives. • Provides budget allocation by factory for tooling, material, direct labor, support labor. • Provides should cost allocation by deliverable (e.g. Miranda Engine). • Coordinates cross functionally on program activities across factories & functions (manufacturing, engineering, program, M&P, supply chain) to ensure program schedule and cost objectives are achieved. • Chairs production readiness review and coordinates inputs and actions. • Creates & coordinates activities to improve FPY, RTY, defect reductions, producibility. • Translates Program schedules, working with demand planning and factory leadership, to ensure alignment by configuration between program schedule / contract and factory capacity. • Leading, influencing, communicating across all levels of the organization. QUALIFICATIONS Required • University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience • Wide-ranging Program Leadership / Manufacturing Operations experience • Understanding of product design process • Proven Experience in Manufacturing, Transition to Production, and Production ramp • Self-directed leader capable of executing Change Management and handling ambiguity • Proven Experience managing budgets • Experience with manufacturing automation concepts and implementation • The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience from a technical, program, and manufacturing leadership perspective. • Proven Experience developing complex proposals and Basis of Estimate • Experience as a people leader; encouraging and in support of performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and talent development while managing employee relation issues within varying levels of the Organization. • Understand of Lean Application / Six Sigma • Experience with ERP systems – knowledge of Odoo is a plus Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Call Center Rep Work From Home
American Income Life - Giddens Organization · Slaton, TX
Benefits Representative 100% Virtual • 65,000-80,000 • 40 Hours per Week • Actively hiring Crafting Brighter Futures for Families At the forefront of specialized financial services, we help families safeguard their assets and promises a profound purpose: ensuring a brighter future for every client. Role Overview: As a Benefits Representative, you play a pivotal role in helping families protect their assets and secure their futures. You'll be the face of Globe Life, embodying our values and commitment. Primary Responsibilities: • Engage with clients to understand their financial goals and concerns. • Present tailored solutions to safeguard their assets effectively. • Maintain a pulse on the industry, ensuring you offer the best and most updated advice. • Foster relationships and ensure our clients always have someone they can turn to. Why Us? • Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of a full-time remote role. • Unlimited Earning Potential: Your dedication determines your earnings. • Company Culture: We're relaxed, high-energy, and treat every member like family. • Grow with Us: Dive into continuous learning and development opportunities. Application Process: 1. Submit Your Application: A hiring manager will review your application & resume and get back to you within 24 hours. 2. Schedule Company Overview: Select applicants will be contacted to schedule a position overview, detailing everything you need to know about the job details and your responsibilities. This 20-30 minute session is typically* done virtually for your convenience. 3. Interact with Us: During the overview, you'll have the chance to chat with our team members and ask any questions. Following the overview you'll be prompted to complete a brief assessment to gauge your understanding and compatibility with the position.
Remote Customer Service/Advisor
American Income Life - Giddens Organization · Slaton, TX
Benefits Representative 100% Virtual • 65,000-80,000 • 40 Hours per Week • Actively hiring Crafting Brighter Futures for Families At the forefront of specialized financial services, we help families safeguard their assets and promises a profound purpose: ensuring a brighter future for every client. Role Overview: As a Benefits Representative, you play a pivotal role in helping families protect their assets and secure their futures. You'll be the face of Globe Life, embodying our values and commitment. Primary Responsibilities: • Engage with clients to understand their financial goals and concerns. • Present tailored solutions to safeguard their assets effectively. • Maintain a pulse on the industry, ensuring you offer the best and most updated advice. • Foster relationships and ensure our clients always have someone they can turn to. Why Us? • Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of a full-time remote role. • Unlimited Earning Potential: Your dedication determines your earnings. • Company Culture: We're relaxed, high-energy, and treat every member like family. • Grow with Us: Dive into continuous learning and development opportunities. Application Process: 1. Submit Your Application: A hiring manager will review your application & resume and get back to you within 24 hours. 2. Schedule Company Overview: Select applicants will be contacted to schedule a position overview, detailing everything you need to know about the job details and your responsibilities. This 20-30 minute session is typically* done virtually for your convenience. 3. Interact with Us: During the overview, you'll have the chance to chat with our team members and ask any questions. Following the overview you'll be prompted to complete a brief assessment to gauge your understanding and compatibility with the position.
Magnum is hiring CDL-A OTR Solo Company Drivers!! Magnum's top drivers have made over $100,000+ in 2025. ** NO LOCAL ROUTES Sign-On Bonus? Yeah, we've got that, but BETTER! Why settle for a one-time sign-on bonus? Attend orientation and start earning an additional 3 per mile for your first 12 months right away! It gets better.... start within 10 days of us receiving your full application and add an extra 1 per mile! The best part of this? The more miles you drive, the more money you earn, because a bonus should pay you all year long! This is just the beginning. Ask about our additional pay program escalators and see how much more you can earn. Apply today and start earning more from your very first mile! Magnum's CDL-A OTR Pay:Our top drivers made over $100,000 in 2025OTR drivers average $75,000 - $100,000+Average miles 2500-3000 weekly!!Passengers & pets allowed!!100% No-touch freightWeekly guaranteed payEarn UP to $4,000 for new OTR Driver referral package!$500 after completed orientation!!Orientation pay $180/day & $500 once completedFlexible home timePaid for all dispatched miles (Loaded and Empty) Truck & Trailer Details:Newer Peterbilt 579s and Freightliner Cascadia tractorsInverters/APUBluetooth FunctionalityFridge IncludedDouble BunksReefer TrailersOn-Site MaintenanceMagnum hauls/delivers a variety of freight for our customers and partner carriers. Some examples may include paper products, household chemicals, alcohol, tobacco, and any type of food grade items. Magnum's OTR CDL-A Driver Benefits:401(k) with Company MatchFlexible home timeBlue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance (FREE Option available)Great Dental, Vision, and short/long-term disability plansMonthly Performance BonusesPaid for all dispatched miles (Loaded and Empty)Layover, Detention, and Breakdown PayExtra Pickup and Drop Pay Magnum's CDL-A Driver Requirements:6 months of CDL-A ExperienceNo more than 3 moving violations in the last 4 yearsNo preventable DOT accidents in the last 12 monthsNo serious violations in the last 12 monthsMust meet all DOT/FMCSA requirements About Magnum LtdMagnum strives every day to be one of the best transportation providers in the business. We are large enough to have all capabilities available to the industry. Yet we are small enough for management to have relationships with our customers and drivers. We are a transportation leader serving our customers, employees and suppliers, devoted to a commitment to safety and our values. Safety is our main priority. We are back-to-back NDMCA Safest Fleet Award recipients. We are Veteran Owned & Operated! Magnum is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. We participate in E-Verify.Magnum Companies is an equal employment opportunity employer. As such, Magnum Companies offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. These opportunities include all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, discharge, advancement and termination. Magnum Companies does not give hiring preference to applicants based on the previously listed characteristics.
$42k–$127k/yr
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer – Up to $60K in Incentives
U.S. Customs and Border Protection · Slaton, TX
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) With more than 69,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. Discover a challenging and rewarding career with the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders from terrorism, human/drug smuggling, illegal migration, agricultural pests, and enforcing legitimate travel and trade. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to exemplify the core values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. As a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) within CBP, you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. CBP is urgently hiring to fill full-time, entry and mid-level, career positions where your education OR prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Along with excellent base pay, exceptional federal employment benefits, and job stability, CBP is offering additional recruitment and retention incentives (see details below) . Duties Typical assignments include: Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations; Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel; Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances; Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States; and Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband Salary and Benefits Selections from this announcement will be at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grade levels with promotion potential to the GS-11 and GS-12 grade levels. Annual base salary for newly appointed CBPOs varies per grade, from $41,863 - $127,464 per year. A fully trained CBP Officer is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary. CBPOs are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering. Recruitment Incentive Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers who select a prioritized location at the time of their final offer will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year with a three-year service contract . Prioritized locations include: Arizona: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis; California: Calexico; Hawaii: Honolulu; Maine: Eastport; Montana: Raymond, Roosville; New Mexico: Columbus; New York: Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena, Trout River; North Dakota: Dunseith, Portal; Texas: Eagle Pass; Washington: Blaine Recruitment Incentive Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers who select a prioritized location at the time of their final offer will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year with a four-year service contract . Prioritized locations include: California: Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate; Florida: Key West; Maine: Calais, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro; Minnesota: Grand Portage, International Falls; Montana: Sweetgrass; North Dakota: Pembina; Texas: Presidio; Vermont: Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford; Washington: Oroville Duty Locations Arizona: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, San Luis California: Andrade, Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro, Tecate Hawaii: Honolulu Maine: Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro Minnesota: Grand Portage, International Falls Montana: Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, Wild Horse New Mexico: Columbus New York: Alexandria Bay, Champlain, Massena North Dakota: Dunseith, Maida, Pembina, Portal Texas: Eagle Pass, Presidio Vermont: Beecher Falls, Derby Line, Highgate Springs, Norton, Richford Washington: Blaine, Oroville NOTE: The above preference locations are expected to have vacancies available in the future, however, if the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a different duty location within the United States. Locations offered at the time of your final offer are based on operational and mission requirements as determined by the CBP Office of Field Operations. Qualifications GS-5: You qualify for the GS-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, performing duties that required the ability to meet and deal with people and the ability to learn and be able to apply a body of facts; OR Education Substitution: A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. GS-7: You qualify for the GS-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: A minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, that includes: Performing physical inspections of persons, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud, and/or illegal operations. Utilizing observational techniques, evaluating facts, and reviewing documentation while applying Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. Making determinations in compliance with laws and regulations that may lead to arrests, seizure of property, fines, and/or penalties based on findings. The above experience will be applied in connection with the CBPO Individual Occupational Requirement: Performing inspections work at borders, seaports, airports or other ports of entry and/or work involving preliminary screening of persons for entry and immigration status; or compliance/regulatory work. Education Substitution: A conferred bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (SAA), which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Submitted transcripts must show the applicant does not have more than 10% pass/fail courses in order to qualify for SAA with GPA. OR One full year of graduate level education from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level AND successfully completed graduate level education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. GS-9: You could qualify for the GS-9 grade level in one of the following ways: experience, education, or a combination of both. Experience: A minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes: Detaining suspected violators of Federal, State, or local laws and/or arresting violators using proper law enforcement methods. Enforcing the laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping to and from the United States. Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats and perform risk assessments for violations of laws and threats to national security. Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity for the purposes of gaining information from suspected violators of laws to determine the appropriate course of action. Education Substitution: A conferred master's (or higher) degree, or two or more years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience AND successfully completed graduate level education beyond the first 18 semester hours. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics (KSAOs): Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the GS-9 grade level are required to possess certain KSAOs to successfully perform the functions of this position. The KSAOs are: Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and precedents, as well as CBP Officer processes, techniques, activities and law enforcement procedures to enforce and administer laws related to the arrival and departure of persons, conveyances and merchandise Knowledge of proper law enforcement methods including, interrogating, searching, seizing, arresting, and self-defense for use in apprehension of terrorists, aliens or others suspected of illegal activity Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments and decisions with respect to the applications of the regulations, instructions, and procedures for importing, exporting or enforcing the administration of laws relating to the rights of persons to enter, reside in or depart from the United States Ability to control imports and exports to detect and prevent smuggling and fraud Ability to perform primary inspection by questioning and observing individuals Other Requirements Citizenship : You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Residency : You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. Age Restriction : In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). Veterans' Preference : You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible. Formal Training : After you are hired, you will be detailed to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA, for 103-days of intensive instruction in basic law enforcement skills, immigration laws, etc. Successful completion of the academy is required for this position. Candidates assigned to certain duty locations may be required to pass a Spanish training program. How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Customs and Border Protection Officer, then complete the pre-screening questions. You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details within the JOA and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume and supporting documents. Applicants selected at the GS-5 or GS-7 grade levels must also complete and pass the CBP Officer Entrance Exam. Exam. Note: This is a Direct Hire Authority announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be reviewed. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.