Space Operations Center Manager

KBR, Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance benefits

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Springfield, Virginia is seeking a Space Operations Center Manager. In this pivotal role, you will oversee operations and integrate activities to ensure the success of critical national security missions. The position requires extensive experience in space domain awareness and proven leadership in operations. Candidates should have a Master's Degree and at least 11 years of relevant experience, with an active TS/SCI clearance. Join our team to help shape the future of space defense.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree plus 11 years or Bachelor’s plus 12 years relevant experience.
• 2 years relevant operations floor experience required.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly required.

Responsibilities

• Direct operations and integration activities at the Space Operations Center.
• Maintain oversight of satellite and ground system operational status.
• Lead incident response teams and coordinate with engineering, security, and intel partners.

Skills

Space domain awareness

Operations management

Incident response

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

Space Operations Center Manager page is loaded## Space Operations Center Managerlocations: Springfield, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2120719**Title:**Space Operations Center Manager**Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!**KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.* Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.* Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.* Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.**This is a contingent position based upon contract award**KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented Space Operations Center Manager to join our team. As the Space Operations Center Manager, you will direct operations and integration activities at the Space Operations Center to synchronize contractor efforts across all technical requirements and do so in coordination with the manager of the partner Space Operations Center.**Primary Responsibilities:*** Mission Monitoring & Real-Time Operations + Maintain continuous oversight of satellite and ground system operational status. + Ensure timely detection of mission impacts, anomalies, or system degradations. + Coordinate immediate triage and direct the response to mission-impacting events.* Incident & Crisis Management + Serve as first-line operational authority during system incidents + Lead incident response teams and coordinate with engineering, security, and intel partners. + Provide operational recommendations to senior leadership during time-sensitive events.* Command, Control, & Communications (C3) Oversight + Ensure reliable communications flow between organization, mission partners, and national intelligence customers. + Validate reporting, alerts, and operational updates are accurate and timely. + Oversee operational message traffic, executive notifications, and situational reporting.* Leadership & Workforce Management + Lead a 24/7 operations shift workforce consisting of operators, analysts, and technical specialists. + Train, certify, and evaluate operations personnel for mission readiness. + Establish performance standards, workflow processes, and knowledge management practices.* Coordination with mission partners* Reporting & Executive Communication + Provide senior leadership with accurate, timely operational summaries and incident reports. + Deliver briefs, mission health updates, and significant activity summaries. + Ensure reporting supports national-level situational awareness.**Required Qualifications:*** Master’s Degree plus 11 years of relevant space domain awareness / operations experience with demonstrated expertise or bachelor’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience with demonstrated experience with demonstrated expertise or No Degree with 14 years of relevant experience with demonstrated experience with demonstrated expertise* 2 years relevant operations floor experience* 7 years combined experience in space enterprise operations, including working knowledge of systems integration, dependencies and data flows* **Active TS/SCI with Poly required to be considered*** Familiarity with DOD satellite operations* Be able to perform contract tasks independently and lead teams* Strong oral and written communications skills**Additional Compensation:**KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.Belong, Connect and Grow at 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, and 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 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.* **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.