Space Operations Center Lead — 24/7 Mission Control

KBR Careers; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and long-term incentives

Relocation benefits

Discretionary payments for exceptional performance

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a highly motivated Space Operations Center Manager to oversee operations and integration activities at the Space Operations Center. You will coordinate contractor efforts and ensure communication flow between mission partners and national intelligence customers. The role requires a Master’s degree with extensive experience in space operations, a strong leadership presence, and the ability to work under pressure. Contributions will be pivotal in optimizing defense systems for national security.

Qualifications

• 11 years of relevant operations experience with a Master’s degree.
• 7 years combined experience in space enterprise operations.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly required to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous oversight of satellite and ground system operational status.
• Lead incident response teams and coordinate with engineering and security partners.
• Train, certify, and evaluate operations personnel for mission readiness.

Skills

Space domain awareness operations

Incident management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

A leading technology firm is seeking a highly motivated Space Operations Center Manager to oversee operations and integration activities at the Space Operations Center. You will coordinate contractor efforts and ensure communication flow between mission partners and national intelligence customers. The role requires a Master’s degree with extensive experience in space operations, a strong leadership presence, and the ability to work under pressure. Contributions will be pivotal in optimizing defense systems for national security.