The European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency (GSA) has set up a selection procedure that aims to establish a reserve list for:
Galileo Search and Rescue (SAR) Service Manager
(Vacancy Reference Number: GSA/2017/932)
Deadline for applications: Extended until: 02/10/2017 – 23:59
Place of employment: GSA Headquarters in Prague (Czech Republic)
GALILEO EXPLOITATION DEPARTMENT
The role of the European GNSS Agency, in the Galileo exploitation phase, shall include tasks in particular as follows:
(i) Operational activities of the Galileo Programme including system infrastructure management, maintenance, on-going improvement, accreditation and standardisation, as well as services provision
(ii) Development and deployment activities of the evolution and future generations of the systems, including procurement activities
The Galileo Exploitation team is in charge of managing the exploitation phases of the Galileo Programme, and shall in particular:
- Manage the execution of the Galileo exploitation phase in compliance with the EC-GSA delegation agreements, controlling the associated schedule, costs and risks
- Analyse, define and implement the Galileo exploitation concept
- Manage the Galileo infrastructure operations, maintenance, protection, on-going improvement and evolutions activities, through associated contracts and/or working arrangements
- Manage the standardisation activities associated with the Galileo Programme
- Manage the operational interfaces and services provision to the Galileo users
- Liaise with the GSA Market Development Department for the services adoption and continuous improvement of the Galileo use
- Liaise with the GSA Security Department and Security Accreditation Board for ensuring the accreditation of the Galileo systems and services
- Liaise with the relevant authorities to ensure certification of the Galileo systems and services
- Liaise with the EC and ESA for all matters dealing with the Galileo exploitation-related activities
The Galileo exploitation phase started with the provision of the so-called Initial Services in 2016. The exploitation phase started mid of 2017, when the Galileo Systems infrastructure will be transferred from ESA to GSA through EC, and services provision will be managed directly by the GSA. The Galileo deployment is planned to be completed in parallel to the exploitation phase by 2020, when the Space Segment will have been fully deployed and all services will be declared fully operational (FOC).
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Galileo Search and Rescue (SAR) Service Manager shall report to the Galileo Service Operations Manager. Such reporting may change according to potential evolutions of the organisation.
The Galileo SAR Service Manager tasks and responsibilities shall in principle include (without limitation):
- Act as focal point in the GSA in the St AR/Galileo service delivery process
o Interface regularly with SAR/Galileo Data Service Provider for operations planning and issues
o Review all SAR service related KPIs and ensure the compliance of the SAR service as deployed and operated to the corresponding Service Definition Document as published
o Ensure proper coordination between SAR/Galileo Data Service Provider (SGDSP) and GSA/Galileo Service Operator (GSOP) of the Galileo operational activities impacting the SAR Service Provision
o Manage technically and programmatically the SGDSP Contract and liaise with contract manager to prepare subsequent contracts to ensure operations continuity and maintenance of the SAR infrastructure
- Ensure the end-to-end implementation of the SAR service evolutions in close cooperation with other Departmentsand with the European Commission
o Define the SAR service evolution roadmap (validation, roll-out, decommissioning) and associated implementation plan
o Ensure regular up-to-date maintenance of the SAR Service Definition Document with evolution of performances, in coordination with the SGDSP contractor.
o Prepare services declarations for the SAR service, in coordination with other Galileo service declarations
- Manage the procurement, deployment and integration into the service delivery of SAR/Galileo Service infrastructure extensions in coordination with the relevant actors:
o Coordinate the Return Link Service Provider (RLSP) procurement; ensure RLSP and associated hosting site accreditation with the support of the GSA security department
o Prepare the SAR Ground segment infrastructure upgrades, in particular to extend the MEOLUT network and to support the second generation of Cospas-Sarsat beacons
o Coordinate of SAR infrastructure deployment with Galileo system build deliveries
o Coordinate with ESA and GSOP the introduction of new SAR transponders in the operational system
- Support the European commission in interfacing with Cospas-Sarsat and other user communities (IMO/ICAO/Beacon Manufacturers)
o Support the EC for technical and operational matters, and when required act as technical and programmatic representative on behalf of the European Commission to Cospas-Sarsat
o Support and facilitate the integration of the SAR/Galileo infrastructure in the
Cospas-Sarsat System through regular interaction with Cospas-Sarsat
o Liaise with the Market Development Department concerning the user segment market maters, aiming at promoting the use of SAR/Galileo (including the Return Link Service). Provide support to the management of grants related to the SAR service
- Produce reporting to the European Commission and Member States related to SAR service management
- Support the Galileo Exploitation for any topics related to Galileo services, mission and system evolution, and contribute to any others tasks of Department, as necessary
Read more and apply here.
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