NOC Manager

KBR•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. This position involves work that has a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting national security. KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented NOC Manager to join their team. The Operations Center (NOC) Manager leads 24/7 mission operations in support of national security space systems and intelligence missions. This role is responsible for overseeing real-time operational execution, incident response, and information flow across multiple mission and operations partners. The NOC Manager ensures operational readiness, continuity of operations, and compliance with established procedures and security requirements. This position provides operational oversight during nominal and contingency operations, ensuring timely escalation and decision support for senior leadership. The role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and operates in a high-tempo, mission-critical environment.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph
Demonstrated experience managing or leading operations center, watch floor, or mission operations teams
Experience supporting classified Department of Defense or Intelligence Community operational missions

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting IC mission operations or space systems
Familiarity with incident management frameworks, continuity of operations (COOP), or crisis response operations
Experience coordinating operations across multiple agencies, mission partners, or operational command centers

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily operations of the Operations Center, ensuring continuous 24/7 mission support
Manage shift operations, operational battle rhythm, and execution of standard operating procedures
Monitor mission activities and system status, directing responses to anomalies, incidents, or mission impacts
Coordinate real-time information sharing and deconfliction across mission operations centers and enterprise partners
Ensure accurate and timely operational reporting, briefings, and notifications to senior leadership and stakeholders
Oversee incident management, escalation processes, and continuity of operations planning
Ensure compliance with security, classification, and handling requirements for sensitive operational information
Support operational exercises, rehearsals, contingency operations, and readiness assessments
Mentor and supervise NOC personnel, maintaining operational discipline and mission focus