Program Manager - NASA

Chugach Government Solutions•FLORIDA, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager provides overall leadership and accountability for the Spaceport Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations (SIMO) program at NASA Kennedy Space Center. The role leads contract execution across a large, multidisciplinary facilities, systems, equipment, and utilities (FSEU) portfolio, with responsibility for performance, cost, schedule, quality, safety, environmental compliance, customer relationships, and contract deliverables.

Requirements

Overall contract execution and achievement of performance objectives.
Effective management of cost, schedule, staffing, resources, risks, quality, and deliverables.
Clear, timely communication with NASA and other authorized customer representatives.
Compliance with applicable contractual, safety, environmental, and company requirements.
Leadership, development, and performance of the program management team.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
NASA or Kennedy Space Center experience.
Experience with Maximo or comparable computerized maintenance/work management systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage overall SIMO contract performance to meet scope, cost, schedule, quality, and contractual requirements.
Develop and execute program plans, objectives, strategies, and performance controls aligned with customer and stakeholder expectations.
Coordinate work scheduling, labor and equipment allocation, resource planning, and delivery of contract requirements.
Serve as a principal interface with the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), NASA management, and other government/customer representatives on contract performance and compliance matters.
Monitor compliance with contract terms, NASA policies, occupational safety requirements, and environmental regulations.
Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, and performance metrics.
Lead, supervise, and mentor managers, engineers, technicians, and support personnel; establish clear accountability and performance expectations.
Identify and manage program risks, implement mitigation plans, and lead continuous-improvement initiatives.
Maintain productive relationships with government and contractor personnel in support of NASA’s mission.
Oversee maintenance and operations delivery across preventive maintenance, predictive testing and inspection, reactive maintenance, recurring operations, control and monitoring systems, logistics, and related technical support.