Onsite Fire Services Program Manager — Space Center

Vision Quest Solutions Inc; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Quest Solutions Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead NASA Fire Services at Kennedy Space Center. This is a full-time, onsite role overseeing all fire services operations to ensure readiness, safety, and compliance while coordinating with NASA and subcontractors.

You will manage day-to-day activities, lead Site Managers, and drive program performance across operations, training, and quality requirements, with 24/7 readiness and reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief managing at least 20 personnel.
• Firefighter II certification and Fire Officer IV certification are required.
• Fire Inspector I certification and Fire Instructor I certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of NASA fire services operations.
• Oversee technical, operational, administrative, safety, quality, training, and business functions.
• Coordinate fire services performance across participating NASA locations.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Emergency operations

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science

Job description

Vision Quest Solutions Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead NASA Fire Services at Kennedy Space Center. This is a full-time, onsite role overseeing all fire services operations to ensure readiness, safety, and compliance while coordinating with NASA and subcontractors.

You will manage day-to-day activities, lead Site Managers, and drive program performance across operations, training, and quality requirements, with 24/7 readiness and reporting as needed.