GSS Operations Lead — Space Ground Systems

Amentum; Center Hill (FL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Functional Lead - GSS on second shift at Kennedy Space Center, FL. You will lead a high-performing team across three departments within GSS, coordinating with planners and customers to maximize productivity while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Responsibilities include directing technicians, conducting tailgate meetings, and ensuring operations align with HSEPs, OPs, and WADs. Occasional overtime and shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have demonstrated experience leading operations and maintenance technicians, with hazard assessment, OSHA requirements, working at heights, and CBAs.
• Experience with planning and scheduling tools such as Maximo, Primavera, and Solumina is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clear direction to a team of technicians across three departments within GSS.
• Build relationships based on trust, integrity, and commitments; deliver recognition and feedback.
• Forecast overtime labor and coordinate with planners and schedulers to optimize resources.
• Ensure work safety per HSEPs, OPs, and WADs; manage incident response and corrective actions.
• Engage in field activities, review work orders, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Primavera

Solumina

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Functional Lead - GSS on second shift at Kennedy Space Center, FL. You will lead a high-performing team across three departments within GSS, coordinating with planners and customers to maximize productivity while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Responsibilities include directing technicians, conducting tailgate meetings, and ensuring operations align with HSEPs, OPs, and WADs. Occasional overtime and shift work may be required.