Work Control Group Manager

Amentum

20h•$125,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position will lead and manage Work Control operations in support of the NASA Kennedy Space Center Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS II) contract onsite at Kennedy Space Center FL. KPLSS II provides management, engineering, and technical expertise for liquid propellants, gases, special fluids, and related equipment and services on KSC and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) in support of launch operations. This role will foster a collaborative, safety-focused team environment planning, scheduling, readiness, and asset management processes for complex propellants and life support operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Management, Engineering, or related field, plus 8 years of related experience; or 16 years of experience in Work Control, Planning & Scheduling, Production Control, or Project Management; as well as Supervising and mentoring individuals and teams.
Proficiency in MS Project, Maximo.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and dynamic leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
U. S. Citizenship required for unescorted access to restricted assigned work area(s).
Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
If required, must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
A valid driver's license to independently drive onto and around Kennedy Space Center.

Nice To Haves

Experience with asset management principles and preventive maintenance programs.
Strong knowledge of Kennedy Space Center operations and NASA processes to include Artemis.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and lead the Work Control Group supporting operations, maintenance, manufacturing, and construction services.
Establish clear performance goals and expectations; mentor and develop team members to achieve operational excellence.
Conduct regular team meetings to communicate objectives, progress, and safety requirements.
Oversee short and long range scheduling, readiness processes, and work authorization documentation.
Develop and maintain integrated schedules using Microsoft Project, Maximo, and other planning tools as required.
Coordinate across multiple organizations to ensure resource allocation and operational readiness.
Implement and refine work control processes for preventive maintenance and flight operations.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency and drive improvements.
Support asset management philosophy and ensure compliance with NASA/KPLSS II standards.
Review and approve work for technical accuracy, safety compliance, and adherence to engineering standards.
Provide analytical and data-driven planning outputs to support decision-making.
Serve as primary point of contact for cross-contract support and integrated planning sessions.
Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders and senior management.
Perform staffing plan exercises; participate in hiring processes.
Monitor department budget and resource planning to meet program objectives.
Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.