HRP Data Lead

KBR, Inc; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an HRP Data Lead at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston to drive data strategy for the Human Research Program and oversee data-driven decision making. You will guide data governance, analytics, and collaboration across teams to support crew health and performance with rigorous scientific oversight.

The ideal candidate brings a PhD with extensive federal program experience, strong leadership, and a track record in translating research into strategic funding and policy outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a science field with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Demonstrated science management experience.
• Familiarity with federal government structure.

Responsibilities

• Support HRP by providing scientific guidance and oversight.
• Guide science policies and recommend research investment strategies.
• Assist in data management guidance and policy development.
• Contribute to budgetary planning and funding priorities.
• Maintain safety, quality assurance, and training compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Problem-solving

NASA familiarity

Education

Ph.D. in science

Experience with federal government

10+ years experience

Job description

Title: HRP Data Lead Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. On the Human Health and Performance Contract we are at the forefront of safeguarding astronaut health, ensuring human performance, and advancing technologies for human space exploration. We are seeking an HRP Data Lead at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you play a role in supporting the Human Research Program (HRP), assisting the Program in providing scientific guidance and oversight to a broad biomedical research and technology development program directed toward the understanding and mitigating the effects of exploration space flight beyond low-Earth orbit on crew health and performance.

• Be responsible for compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the Company's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
• Be responsible for compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan, policies and procedures.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance level as determined by the Company.
• Responsible for completing all assigned training.
• Serve as a key member of the HRP senior management team, responsible for assisting the Program in guiding science policies and recommending innovative research and technology investment strategies to most effectively achieve program objectives.
• Support the Program in developing appropriate guidance and polices regarding data management, policy, and security.
• Provide scientific guidance and input to the Program concerning budgetary requirements and funding priorities.
• Develop and demonstrate the interpersonal skills required to maintain productive working relationships with co-workers, management, and the customer.

What You Bring:

You use your experience and judgment to provide subject matter expertise to improve HRP's approach to managing research data. You comply with KBR’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures, and complete all assigned training.

Your Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Required: Ph.D. in a science field with a minimum 10 years’ experience.
• Required: Demonstrated science management experience.
• Required: Familiar working within federal government structure.

Desired:

• Experience developing translational research strategies for funding programs associated with space health, tissue engineering and human-based technologies.
• Experience planning and executing high-level Program strategies and aligning initiatives with Program priorities.
• Prior NASA experience.

Your Skills:

• Required: Demonstrated leadership over a diverse research team.
• Required: Excellent oral/written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Required: Ability to multitask is essential.
• Desired: Familiarity with NASA research priorities and Human Research Program processes.

What to Expect:

This position is expected to be fully remote. Customer-required travel will be coordinated with HRP leadership.

Why KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to an ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Values

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.