Title:
Supervisor—Technical Area Lead (TAL), ISS SSC Laptops & Networking Integration
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KBR is seeking a Supervisor, Technical Area Lead (TAL), ISS SSC Laptops & Networking Integration to support the Integrated Mission Operations Contract III (IMOC III ).
The Technical Area Lead (TAL) serves as the Integrated Mission Operations Contract III (IMOC III) first-level manager assigned to the Johnson Space Center’s (JSC’s) International Space Station (ISS) Program management team supporting the OD Avionics & Software Office. This position is responsible for Avionics & Software Office technical services on IMOC III support training, operations, and development for ISS. Additional work through Private Astronaut and related services will also be supported. The majority of the TAL’s focus will be on day-to-day supervisory duties, overseeing personnel activities, interfacing with the NASA customer, and interfacing with the IMOC III Department Manager. The TAL will devote a lesser portion of his/her time by being directly engaged with technical matters relating to systems within branches of the OD Avionics & Software Office.
IMOC III supports OD Avionics & Software Office in the following branches: Computer Resources; International Partner & Visiting Vehicle Integration; Flight Software integration; Payload Software Engineering & Integration; and Systems Integration.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead, manage, and supervise the technical teams supporting OD employees on the IMOC III contract.
Develop and maintain successful professional relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports.
Manage budget, staffing, and personnel performance to ensure all task order requirements are successfully met.
Report contract budget and employee performance status to OD management and CO Department Manager (DM) on a regular basis.
Manage the allocation of IMOC resources to the various projects authorized by NASA OD management.
Serve as a member of the Skynet (SSC change management system) planning team – assigning work items to individual staff members and reviewing/approving work items in conjunction with OD Computer Resources personnel.
Implement process improvements that benefit the customer and IMOC.
Assist in technical assignments as designated by the NASA OD management team.
Establish a working relationship with the CO PLUTO TAL to effect smooth operations and a synergy with common schedules and products.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
General understanding of the ISS Program’s overall mission and associated Plan/Train/Fly concepts.
In-depth understanding of the functions within the OD department.
Knowledge relating to NASA’s software development processes and related boards and panels.
Proven experience as a capable contributor to technical tasks and the ability to support assignments associated with IMOC III task orders.
Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills.
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively communicate with peers and direct reports in a very dynamic, fast-paced organization.
Ability to tactfully handle personnel issues.
Experience recruiting and interviewing.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain multiple assignments concurrently.
Experience with Software/IT Project Management concepts and tools are highly desired.
Experience with Software processes in accordance with the ISS Program Office.
Experience working with the Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) management team with knowledge of Exploration, Commercial Crew, Gateway, and ISS operations is preferred.Requires bachelor's degree and 5+ years related experience.KBR BENEFITS
KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and the list goes on and on! We also support career advancement through professional training and development .
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