Intelligent Systems Research and Development Support Program Manager
About The Position
The Intelligent Systems Research and Development Support (ISRDS) contract supports NASA Ames Research Center in researching, developing and infusing advanced technology into NASA missions. Our scientists, engineers and technologists support research and development of critical enabling technologies for all of the NASA Mission Directorates. KBR is seeking an experienced senior manager to lead the current contract and to position KBR for the upcoming recompete. The current management team has led contract support for this customer for over 25 years through numerous contract transitions. The position involves organizing, planning, budgeting, directing and coordinating all technical activities to achieve cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives and lead a staff of over 100 engineers and computer scientists. The candidate will be responsible for employee welfare and morale and for maintaining an effective safety culture. The candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining excellent relations with corporate functional organizations and for meeting contract financial goals. Partner with the Center in bringing in new technology and new work opportunities.
Requirements
- At least 15 years of increasingly responsible leadership positions.
- Demonstrated customer satisfaction.
- Strong leadership background in an R&D environment.
- Broad technical background in areas such as autonomous systems, robotics and space mission support.
- Experience leveraging Silicon Valley relationships and strong connections with leading experts and emerging technologies.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree in engineering or computer science is desired.
Responsibilities
- Organizing, planning, budgeting, directing and coordinating all technical activities to achieve cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives.
- Lead a staff of over 100 engineers and computer scientists.
- Responsible for employee welfare and morale.
- Responsible for maintaining an effective safety culture.
- Maintaining excellent relations with corporate functional organizations.
- Meeting contract financial goals.
- Partner with the Center in bringing in new technology and new work opportunities.
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- AD&D
- flexible spending account
- disability
- paid time off
- flexible work schedule
- professional training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
