Spaceport Operations Lead for Artemis Mission Readiness

Akima; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima, LLC seeks a Senior Operations Manager to oversee critical mission support for the SIMO contract at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, guiding operations, safety, and performance for Artemis program elements in the EGS Directorate.

The role requires strong engineering or technical background, extensive management experience, and ability to lead engineers and technicians in delivering compliant, efficient operational support on site at KSC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; equivalent experience with 4+ years accepted.
• 15+ years in large infrastructure environments with flight operations experience.
• 6+ years in a lead or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with the EGS Operations team and Launch Director.
• Coordinate with NASA's KIOSC and SIMO elements to prioritize and execute requirements.
• Ensure system engineering expertise is available to support EGS operations.
• Manage day-to-day operations of a contract segment and assist in program management responsibilities.
• Formulate and enforce work standards, plan resources, and ensure safety and productivity.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Risk Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

High school diploma with 4+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Akima, LLC seeks a Senior Operations Manager to oversee critical mission support for the SIMO contract at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, guiding operations, safety, and performance for Artemis program elements in the EGS Directorate.

The role requires strong engineering or technical background, extensive management experience, and ability to lead engineers and technicians in delivering compliant, efficient operational support on site at KSC.