Integrated Biomedical Laboratory and Division Support Manager (Supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center)

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Integrated Biomedical Laboratory and Division Support Manager (Supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center)

KBR maintains a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration.

That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.

The Integrated Biomedical Laboratory and Division Support Manager is responsible for the work performed in the Immunology and Virology, Nutritional Biochemistry, Radiation Biology, and Core Support Laboratories as well as the Animal Care Facility, Laboratory Support Services, and other division support resources.

The scope of work includes tasks supporting the following NASA Programs : International Space Station, Extravehicular Activity (EVA) and Human Surface Mobility (EHP), Orion and Gateway Programs, as well as Crew Health and Safety (CHS).

The manger is responsible for Human Health & Performance Contract (HHPC) work performed in the Biomedical and Environmental Research Department (BERD), specifically serving as a primary customer interface to the Biomedical Research and Environmental Sciences (SK) Division and the Environmental Sciences Branch (SK4).

The incumbent provides oversight to the Division Support and Biomedical Operations Task Order Managers (TOM) who are responsible for maintaining budget and schedule for all assigned tasks.

The manager performs both strategic and tactical planning for the laboratories listed above to effectively manage resource allocation, thus ensuring contract performance goals are met.

The position serves as the Functional Manager for the HHPC personnel within the section and other staff as assigned. Building and maintaining high performing technical teams through mentorship, relationship building, cross-utilization and providing growth opportunities through delegation are key aspects of the position.

The manager will occasionally interface with HHPC management at the Program and Department Levels to include Senior HHPC management, functional organization representatives, other BERD functional managers and TOMs.

The manager will ensure adherence to HHPC and BERD policies on contract training coordination and safety oversight. The manager works in a very dynamic and challenging environment where integration, coordination, communication, and negotiation skills are required for success.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the Company’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management
• Responsible for compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan, policies and procedures
• Responsible for completing all assigned training
• Ensure compliance with HHPC and KBR standard policies and procedures
• Provide administrative management support for assigned staff including processing personnel requisitions, selection, onboarding, compensation review, performance evaluation, training, and career development
• Provide oversight of laboratory operations, ensuring that work performed is planned, resourced, and managed appropriately and according to established quality procedures and protocols
• Oversee TO product development and customer negotiations; customer satisfaction; issue resolution
• Responsible for deliverables documented within TO, as well as for work performed by direct reports that is conducted on different TOs, to ensure that contract performance, cost, and schedule goals are met
• Oversee the execution of technical tasks, including hands-on mentorship of technical staff
• Approve timesheets, leave requests, and travel documents
• In coordination with the management team and technical leads, process awards for high performance and assist with discipline / conflict resolution as necessary
• Develop and maintain succession plans for this position as well as for the technical leads and subtask leads
• Support HHPC Program and Department meetings to ensure that directives are carried out at the TO level
• Share knowledge, implement lessons learned & best practices at every opportunity. This will include identification and remediation of corrective and preventive actions
• Negotiate with other managers for access to resources to support integrated projects
• Participate in new business development through identification of opportunities and participation in capture and proposal activities as well as supporting NASA commercialization efforts utilizing the KBR Space Act Agreement
• Contribute to HHPC areas of emphasis and implement process improvements
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

• Candidates must meet the requirements listed below to be considered for this position; please note required items on your resume.
• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental , biological science or other related fields.
• Ten (10) years of applicable professional experience which has led to increasing levels of technical and managerial / leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with KBR, NASA and / or NASA systems, policies, procedures and programs.
• Prior formal experience leading others is required.
• Subtask lead / cost account management experience.

DESIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Project management certification and / or formal training

REQUIRED SKILLS / TRAINING :

• Ability to develop and maintain exceptional customer relationships.
• Proven ability to lead highly skilled technical workforce to produce products that meet quality, safety, performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and motivate personnel to high standards of performance and increase efficiency.
• Ability to identify problems and review related information to develop and implement solutions. This includes ability to deal with difficult personnalities and challenging situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, project leads, section personnel, customers, and with contract colleagues is essential.
• Ability to attain and maintain respect and confidence of the customer and contract personnel. A close, cooperative customer interface is essential.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Mature, professional judgment in establishing objectives, milestones and priorities.
• Reliable and dependable work habits and the dedication to get the job done.

WORK LOCATION

This position is located onsite at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

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.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company.

That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations.

Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems.

We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and / or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.