Senior Fire Services Program Lead

Paylocity; Merritt Island, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Quest Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to lead NASA Fire Services at Kennedy Space Center. This full-time, onsite role oversees day-to-day operations across the program and serves as the primary interface with NASA, guiding technical, safety, training, and business functions.

The position requires a fire service leadership background, relevant certifications, and the ability to maintain readiness and compliance while coordinating with Site Managers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years as a Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief leading at least 20 personnel.
• NASA security, background, medical and physical requirements must be met.
• Qualifying certifications may include DoD, Pro Board or state boards.
• Onsite leadership role at Kennedy Space Center; must be geographically present.

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 NASA locations
• Oversee Site Managers and subcontractor performance
• Searve as the primary management interface with NASA
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, policies, and reporting
• Maintain operational readiness and program performance
• Support emergency response, continuity, and surge requirements
• Maintain 24/7 availability by phone for program leadership

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Contract management

Emergency response

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field

Firefighter II certification

Fire Officer IV certification

Fire Inspector I certification

Fire Instructor I certification

ICS-100/200/300/400

IS-700/IS-800

Hazardous Materials Awareness

Technical Rescue Awareness

Operational specialty: Operations, Safety, Training, Fire Prevention, or EMS

Job description

Vision Quest Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to lead NASA Fire Services at Kennedy Space Center. This full-time, onsite role oversees day-to-day operations across the program and serves as the primary interface with NASA, guiding technical, safety, training, and business functions.

The position requires a fire service leadership background, relevant certifications, and the ability to maintain readiness and compliance while coordinating with Site Managers and subcontractors.