Manager, Program Projects

Amentum

3d•$120,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day. The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. This position is for permanent 1st shift COMET Group Manager, within Spaceflight Processing Engineering directorate - Provides technical and managerial leadership for the test Integration Group. - Perform engineering management tasks in support of the Test Integration Department which includes Test Project Engineers (Integration Console), Launch Team Training, Ground Launch Sequencer and Site Integration Engineering groups. - Candidate will support the Spaceflight Processing Department's Engineering function. Provides Management and technical leadership for Test Project Engineers (TPE), Launch Team Training (LTT), Ground Launch Sequencer (GLS) and Site Integration Engineering (SIE) disciplines. - The position includes direct interaction with NASA Launch Director, COMET Chief Engineer and other Senior Level Technical Managers. - Manages the overall working units' area of responsibility; develops and implements plans; determines personnel requirements and assigns; evaluates results, provides employee counseling and complies with EEO/AA programs. Makes personnel-related recommendations. - Identifies and prepares resource estimates and complies with budget limitations - Interprets, adapts and recommends policies and procedures; develops, coordinates, and implements policies and procedures for area of responsibility. - Implements quality, safety and housekeeping standards - Manages resources effectively within budgetary and time constraints and contributes to the overall success of the company by providing a motivated and productive staff - Perform other duties as assigned A successful Group Manager will be able to: - Provide alternatives to challenges that are creative, well thought out and can be effectively implemented - Be able to lead a diverse group of individuals - Be proactive in problem identification and resolution - Match department resources and daily activities with program objectives and milestones

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in related management area
at least seven years of experience in progressively challenging technical or management positions.
Excellent communication, presentation, and customer interface skills required.
Ability to manage resources effectively within budgetary and time constraints
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license
Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
Must be able to travel to support position requirements.
Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
Government security clearance may be required in the future.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Electrical, FTS or Pyro is desired, but not required.
Working knowledge of GFAST and SLS/Orion ground and flight systems is highly desirable.
Computer experience with Microsoft Office products, Internet browsers and Outlook is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provides technical and managerial leadership for the test Integration Group.
Perform engineering management tasks in support of the Test Integration Department which includes Test Project Engineers (Integration Console), Launch Team Training, Ground Launch Sequencer and Site Integration Engineering groups.
Support the Spaceflight Processing Department's Engineering function.
Provides Management and technical leadership for Test Project Engineers (TPE), Launch Team Training (LTT), Ground Launch Sequencer (GLS) and Site Integration Engineering (SIE) disciplines.
Direct interaction with NASA Launch Director, COMET Chief Engineer and other Senior Level Technical Managers.
Manages the overall working units' area of responsibility; develops and implements plans; determines personnel requirements and assigns; evaluates results, provides employee counseling and complies with EEO/AA programs.
Makes personnel-related recommendations.
Identifies and prepares resource estimates and complies with budget limitations
Interprets, adapts and recommends policies and procedures; develops, coordinates, and implements policies and procedures for area of responsibility.
Implements quality, safety and housekeeping standards
Manages resources effectively within budgetary and time constraints and contributes to the overall success of the company by providing a motivated and productive staff
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide alternatives to challenges that are creative, well thought out and can be effectively implemented
Be able to lead a diverse group of individuals
Be proactive in problem identification and resolution
Match department resources and daily activities with program objectives and milestones