Manager (General Operations Sr.)

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.

Candidate will be the first line manager for Spaceflight Processing APU/HYD, Flight Controls & C&T Engineering Department

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

•  Provides management and technical leadership for COMET APU/HYD, Flight Controls & C&T engineering team.
• 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.
•  Assist NASA and Senior Management in development of detailed technical procedures, processes and requirements.
•  Responsible for addressing Mishap, Process Escapes and contract performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

This is a workforce planning requisition, we will be considering

candidates at all levels for contingent and funded openings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in related management area; at least seven years of experience in progressively challenging technical or management positions. Additional education may be substituted for a portion of the required experience.
• Requires demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by prior managerial / supervisory and/or technical leadership experience. Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills required,
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects,
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office products, Internet browsers, and Outlook, Teams
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license

Physical Requirement

• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

Work Environment

•  May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

Equipment and Machines

• Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
• Variety of equipment used in testing.

Attendance

• Full-time work hours.
• Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
•  Shift work may be required.

Other Essential Function

•   Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
•   Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, whic