Deputy Program Manager

KBR

8h

About The Position

Around here, we define the future. But we at KBR share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.
KBR is seeking a Deputy Program Manager for the Science & Space Business Unit to support the program manager in providing leadership and management of the SWFO Antenna Network (SAN) maintenance/sustainment and enhancement study programs for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The SAN is part of the Space Weather Observations (SWO) Programs Division supporting the United States National Space Weather Strategy by implementing and sustaining operational observation platforms and capabilities providing observation and modeling improvements for increased capabilities. The program supports NOAA's goal of reducing the impact of severe space weather events, and it directly responds to the 2020 Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow (PROSWIFT) Act that directs NOAA and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to enter into agreements to develop space weather spacecraft and instruments.
The Space Weather Follow On (SWFO) Mission, launched in 2025, is currently supported by the SWFO Antenna Network (SAN) Element in the SWFO Ground Segment. The delivery of SAN services to the rest of the ground segment is carried out by the SAN Executive and the SAN Monitor and Control (M&C) systems, collectively referred to as SAN Management (SAN-M).
SAN Management requires modification to fully support the future space weather constellation at L1. The modification of SAN-M will result in the deployment of the Space Weather Antenna Network (SWAN) Management solution. SWAN Management will be the future Antenna Services management function to support SWFO and SOLAR A/B spacecraft with a global network of antennas that ensure all missions meet the required operational data availability. This task directs the contractor to conduct an architecture and design concept study to enhance the current SAN-M system to simultaneously support multiple-missions at L1 with separate Mission Operation Centers providing command and control.
In addition, this task also includes leading the maintenance and sustainment of the current deployed SAN-M and the associated SAN lab located at Columbia, Maryland. The operational SAN locations are at two CONUS antenna installations: Wallops Island, Virginia (Wallops) and Consolidated Backup Station (CBU) near Fairmont, West Virginia. There are additional stations at OCONUS locations utilizing commercial services approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with an advanced degree in engineering or business preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years program related experience in related areas with at least 5 years functional or program management experience.
• 10+years applicable progressively complex systems and software design and development experience, including integration of complex hardware/software systems.
• Ability to successfully complete a high-risk public trust background investigation
• Development experience with remote hardware Monitor and Control systems
• Software development and integration experience will include:
• Protocols and message formats including TCP/IP, SNMP, SMTP, HTML, RS-232, RS-422, GEMS, REST, JSON
• Application development using script-based languages including Python, Perl, and TCL
• Knowledge of system administration for Linux and Windows systems
• US Citizen
• Must have or pass National Agency Check (?)

Nice To Haves

• Development experience with ground equipment scheduling systems
• Knowledge of Antenna ground system architecture
• Experience with Satellite/Ground command and data encryption
• Linux and Windows system administrative and scripting functions
• Hardware sustainment and preventive maintenance experience
• Technical knowledge with DataPath’s MaxView software
• Technical knowledge with Satellite Toolkit scheduling software

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting Program Manager to manage the highly technical SAN Maintenance/Sustainment program and the SAN multi-mission enhancement study, both of which have substantial software development and sustainment requirements.
• Attend various working groups with technical subject matter experts associated with the SAN multi-mission enhancement study to ensure alignment of the study products with the SWO systems engineering strategy for SOLAR [spell out].
• Ensure periodic maintenance is completed on time and in compliance with written directives.
• Assist with overseeing program budget, work products, and schedules.
• Direct and manage all the software and system administrator staff to include subcontractors.
• Provide weekly/monthly reports on both the maintenance/sustainment and study program deliverables.
• Lead/direct team for procurements to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all required materials and licenses to meet program requirements.
• Travel is required as needed, but minimal.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level