ANTARCTICA: Field Operations Packet Lead

KBR•Houston, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Field Operations Packet Lead oversees supply and safety processes for field research personnel on the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC). The role supports the transition of field guides, resources, outfitting, IT and communications equipment, and field camp life support, and is responsible for developing and maintaining field camp, traverse, remote science support, and field logistics operations. This is a remote position based in the United States. The role collaborates with field operations personnel, logistics teams, science support staff, and subject matter experts to document current processes, preserve institutional knowledge, identify and address documentation gaps, and support transfer and validation of operational records and materials. It also supports risk identification, issue resolution, and continuity planning during the transition. The National Science Foundation manages the United States Antarctic Program, which supports U.S. scientific research and related logistics in Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels. All participants are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring safety is the highest priority, including compliance with ASESC environmental health and safety and quality assurance requirements.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Typically 7+ years of experience supporting field operations, logistics, science support, expeditionary operations, project coordination, or related operational functions.
Experience categorizing and maintaining documents, records, or databases.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

Deep-field experience with remote logistics coordination, field camp establishment, and field safety.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Experience supporting remote field camps, traverse operations, science support activities, or expeditionary logistics programs.
Knowledge of field operations planning, camp support, cargo management, field communications, risk management, and operational readiness practices.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with field operations personnel, logistics teams, science support staff, and subject matter experts to document current-state field support processes and operational practices.
Oversee operations and transition of the Berg Field Center at McMurdo Station.
Support the capture and transfer of institutional knowledge related to remote camp operations, traverse activities, field safety, communications, cargo movement, and scientific mission support.
Identify documentation gaps, inconsistencies, or missing information and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
Support knowledge transfer activities, including interviews, workshops, operational reviews, field support briefings, and handoff sessions.
Assist with the transfer and validation of operational records, equipment inventories, training materials, field manuals, emergency response procedures, and historical documentation.
Support risk identification, issue resolution, and continuity planning efforts to minimize operational impacts during transition.
Maintain a safe workplace and comply with ASESC environmental health and safety and quality assurance requirements.