Senior Director, Space Programs & Network Operations

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 221,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Sr. Director (Program Manager) for the Advanced Engineering and Operations division to lead execution of a NASA communications contract.

The role reports to the AEO VP and oversees O&M, cybersecurity, modernization, and performance management across a global team to deliver a secure, reliable network. The candidate should have 15+ years in program management, strong leadership, and government contracting experience, with a Top Secret/SCI pathway and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years related experience, OR master's degree and 12+ years related experience.
• Background in supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers, aerospace manufacturing, project/program management.
• 10+ years leading tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving requirements as a program manager.
• Experience leading teams/organizations to a common goal.
• Experience with O&M contracts in excess of $200M annually and managing relationships with vendors.
• PMP or PgMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of task orders ensuring safe, reliable, secure, and uninterrupted communications/nav services across the Network.
• Manage personnel across distributed operations, engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and modernization teams.
• Serve as senior customer-facing program leader for NASA and government stakeholders, building strong relationships.
• Drive transition from legacy operations to integrated network operating model.
• Oversee network management functions and continuous improvement across assets.
• Ensure operational performance with transparent reporting to NASA and KBR leadership.
• Lead governance forums, risk/opportunity management, and subcontractor accountability reviews.
• Guide cost, schedule, technical, staffing, and financial performance for various task orders.
• Onboard new missions and capabilities into operational baselines while preserving NASA visibility.
• Ensure deliverables, schedules, financial reports, metrics, and briefings are accurate and timely.
• Recruit, coach, certify, and retain a mission-focused workforce for 24x7 operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Top Secret Clearance

Job description

KBR is seeking a Sr. Director (Program Manager) for the Advanced Engineering and Operations division to lead execution of a NASA communications contract.

The role reports to the AEO VP and oversees O&M, cybersecurity, modernization, and performance management across a global team to deliver a secure, reliable network. The candidate should have 15+ years in program management, strong leadership, and government contracting experience, with a Top Secret/SCI pathway and the ability to manage