Manager Environmental Controls (ECS) and Ground Cooling (GCS)

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs.

Supports the Spaceflight Processing Department's engineering function.  Provides management and technical leadership for SLS/Orion Environmental Controls (ECS) and Ground Cooling (GCS) personnel.

Responsibilities

• Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
• Manages the overall working units' area of responsibility; develops and implements plans; determines personnel requirements and assigns; evaluates results, provides employee counseling and complies with EEO/AA programs. Makes personnel-related recommendations.
• Identifies and prepares resource estimates and complies with budget limitations.
• Interprets, adapts, and recommends policies and procedures; develops, coordinates, and implements policies and procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Implements quality, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Manages resources effectively within budgetary and time constraints and contributes to the overall success of the company by providing a motivated and productive staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – External

Bachelor of Sciences (BS) in related management area, at least 10 years related experience including at least three years of successfully managing people.

Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Requires demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by prior managerial / supervisory and/or technical leadership experience.
• Previous experience with ECS/GCS is desired, but not required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer interface skills required.
• Ability to manage resources effectively within budgetary and time constraints.
• Working knowledge of engineering tools such as, but not limited to, Solumina and Maximo is required.
• Working knowledge of GFAST and the SLS/Orion ground and flight systems is highly desirable.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office products, Internet browsers, and Outlook.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements

• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

 Work Environment

• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards.
• Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position requires daily individual to travel to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various lo