NOC Manager

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KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented NOC Manager to join our team. The Operations Center (NOC) Manager leads 24/7 mission operations in support of national security space systems and intelligence missions. This role is responsible for overseeing real-time operational execution incident response and information flow across multiple mission and operations partners. The NOC Manager ensures operational readiness continuity of operations and compliance with established procedures and security requirements. This position provides operational oversight during nominal and contingency operations ensuring timely escalation and decision support for senior leadership. The role is performed full-time on site at a government facility and operates in a high-tempo mission-critical environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Operations Center ensuring continuous 24/7 mission support
• Manage shift operations operational battle rhythm and execution of standard operating procedures
• Monitor mission activities and system status directing responses to anomalies incidents or mission impacts
• Coordinate real-time information sharing and deconfliction across mission operations centers and enterprise partners
• Ensure accurate and timely operational reporting briefings and notifications to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Oversee incident management escalation processes and continuity of operations planning
• Ensure compliance with security classification and handling requirements for sensitive operational information
• Support operational exercises rehearsals contingency operations and readiness assessments
• Mentor and supervise NOC personnel maintaining operational discipline and mission focus

Required Qualifications:

• Senior-level experience:
  • Masters degree with 11 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR
  • Bachelors degree with 12 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise; OR
  • No degree with 14 years of relevant experience with demonstrated expertise
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading operations center watch floor or mission operations teams
• Experience supporting classified Department of Defense or Intelligence Community operational missions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting IC mission operations or space systems
• Familiarity with incident management frameworks continuity of operations (COOP) or crisis response operations
• Experience coordinating operations across multiple agencies mission partners or operational command centers

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short-term incentives long-term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Lets shape the future together.

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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 teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

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