ANTARCTICA: PMO Transition Lead

KBR•Houston, TX

About The Position

The PMO Transition Lead provides subject matter expert support for transitioning all United States Antarctic Program (USAP) program management activities from the incumbent to KBR. The role helps keep transition work organized and on track by maintaining schedules, tracking action items and documentation, supporting stakeholder communications, and coordinating meetings and reporting. Responsibilities include supporting the transition of program financial management and execution, including dedicated project control processes, and defining the transition scope and roles for Account Managers, Planning & Controls, and Procurement oversight. The USAP is managed by the National Science Foundation and supports U.S. scientific research and related logistics in Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels operating along the continental margin and in the Southern Ocean. The Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract enables that science. All participants are responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and making safety the highest priority, including compliance with applicable 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.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Logistics, Project Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of administrative, project coordination, logistics, or operational support experience.
Experience managing schedules, documentation, and action-item tracking.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple locations and time zones.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Logistics, Project Management, or a related field.
Experience supporting international operations in polar regions.
Familiarity with document control, reporting, and administrative coordination processes.
Knowledge of project coordination or transition management activities.

Responsibilities

Support the transition of program financial management and execution, including dedicated Project Control Processes, from the incumbent to KBR.
Define the transition scope and roles of Account Managers, Planning & Controls, and Procurement oversight.
Maintain schedules and action-item tracking for the PMO transition.
Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and document meeting outcomes and follow-up actions.
Support reporting and communication across multiple time zones and stakeholder groups.
Ensure transition documentation is accurate, current, and properly maintained.
Maintain a safe workplace and comply with applicable environmental health and safety and quality assurance requirements.