Job Description

Title:

Deputy Program Manager, Extravehicular Activities Space Operations Contract (ESOC)

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KBR is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to be responsible for providing support to the contract Program Manager of the Extravehicular Activities (EVA) Space Operations Contract (ESOC) at the KBR Houston Engineering and Logistics Operations (HELO) facility and NASA Sonny Carter Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL). ESOC provides sustaining engineering for EVA Systems, support for Space Flight and Ground Testing, mission/increment planning for on-orbit EVA Operations, and processes EVA Life Support Systems and hardware for EVA training. ESOC primarily supports the Johnson Space Center (JSC) EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) Mission Implementation Office and Crew and Thermal Systems Division. The Deputy Program Manager (DPM) is responsible for ensuring that the work performed is at a level of quality, schedule, and cost that is consistent with the expectations of the customer.

The selected candidate will serve as the deputy KBR contract manager and shall be the authorized interface with the Prime’s Program Manager, Contracts Representative, program management personnel and customer representatives. Will interface with the NASA EHP Mission Implementation Office, and Crew and Thermal Systems Division. Coordinates and monitors the safety, technical performance, and cost of the ESOC contract. Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules. Develops solutions to program problems and directs work of managers and other employees. Responsible for ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget. Acts as advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. This position reports to the Vice President, Human Exploration Division for the KBR Science & Space Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with terms of the ESOC contract, task orders, and with government and company policies, standards, and procedures
• Ensure efficient utilization and availability of staff as designated by the PM
• Promote staff morale through proper compensation, training, and career development
• Ensure that ESOC baseline contract and IDIQ deliverables are submitted accurately and on-time
• Ensure compliance of ESOC processes to support EVA flight hardware Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR)
• Supervise execution of procurement process
• Coordinate monthly business rhythms
• Collaborate with other Human Exploration Division contracts within KBR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experienced Manager in progressively responsible technical and management positions
• Experience with leading teams that include front line managers (i.e. process improvement, strategic development, change management, proposal efforts, etc.)
• Experience or exposure to EVA technical requirements (flight, training and ground support equipment hardware) preferred
• Experience or exposure to NASA technical requirements, AS9100 Quality Management Systems and certification requirements preferred.
• Established customer relationships

• Experience in managing government contracts with multiple contract types preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing teams in a dynamic operational environment
• Demonstrated strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop exceptional customer/partner relationships
• Strong consensus building and team building skills
• Demonstrated Risk/Opportunity management
• Experience with design, development, and delivery of spaceflight hardware preferred
• Experience with program or project budgeting, scheduling, and tracking tools or techniques preferred

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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