Operations Manager

Title:

Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Contingent Upon Award

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About the Role

KBR is seeking a senior-level Operations Manager to support a National Weather Service (NWS) Agile development program and subsequent transition, operations, and maintenance. This role requires working in a fast-paced environment leading operational transition and sustainment efforts, including managing teams that provide testing, training, help desk, and IT support.

During development phases, you will lead the creation of interactive/electronic knowledge management CDRLs and develop testing, training, transition, and O&M plans. You will oversee contractor formal Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and support Government Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E). Post-development, you will lead training and provisioning of the new system to the user community and manage Help Desk and IT teams during O&M phases.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award, customer approval, and funding availability.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical major (Engineering or Atmospheric Science).
• At least 8 years of experience working directly with/for NOAA NWS.
• Experience leading complex logistical projects.
• Experience delivering training on time-sensitive meteorological software.
• Experience transitioning operations from legacy to new software.
• Experience coordinating across various NWS stakeholders and offices.
• Experience with meteorological software and environments.
• Understanding of various meteorological data formats.
• Experience developing user manuals and implementation guides.
• Ability to assess feasibility and viability of operational user requests for enhanced capability.
• Strong analytical, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments; team-oriented and mission-focused.
• Working knowledge of common software and database languages.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of Secure Software Development Lifecycle and Agile techniques.
• Knowledge of cloud engineering solutions and services.
• Experience assessing deliverables for software integrity, stability, and compliance.
• Familiarity with GOES-R and JPSS weather data products.
• Understanding of ITIL processes and execution.

Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered.

Basic Compensation:

$141,400K – $ 212,100K

The offered rate will be based on contract affordability and the selected candidate's working location, knowledge, skills, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

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.