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We're looking for a Transformation Principal for the COMET Transformation Office. JSOG is a single-client Performance Unit (PU) supporting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering & Test (COMET) contract. The contract is to continue providing ground and launch operations support at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), including support for the International Space Station and the Artemis Program. The contract also includes services to other NASA programs, commercial ventures, and partnerships at KSC. The Transformation Office has responsibility for planning and leading operational excellence (transformation and continuous improvement), strategy, innovation, and collaboration across the organization to achieve the strategic advancement, efficiency, and affordability milestones in the Transformation Roadmap.

The candidate will provide support for, and direction for the following:

Execution

Under the direction of the Chief Transformation Officer, facilitates the development of approaches in assigned areas supporting an operational excellence strategy that will enable the organization and customer to achieve their long-term goals, working with functional owners, conducts an in-depth analysis of target operational processes to identify solutions for improvements achieving the desired end state, facilitates and monitors implementation of new strategies and process improvements.

Leadership and Management

Leads matrixed, cross-functional teams of leadership, technical subject matter experts, process improvement professionals, and change agents overseeing all aspects of transformation and continuous improvement initiatives in assigned projects/focus areas, manages assigned projects within established scope, schedule, and budget while exceeding project management standards, serves as a subject matter expert on operational excellence, providing guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders as needed, train and mentor team members on formally established process improvement methodologies.

Customer / Team Relations

Interface with senior as well as front-line functional organizational leadership; establish transparent, trusting, and strategic relations at all levels of working interface in roles within the organization.

The successful candidate will

Demonstrate a proven track record of operational process analysis, re-design, and realized benefits across a diverse set of functional capabilities and programs.

Make independent judgments required for the planning, prioritizing and organizing of workstream elements and resource forecasting to support the transformation solutioning and execution lifecycle.

Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and at the executive level.

Address complex challenges and drive solutions that may require extensive organizational / functional integration.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with the application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate will be assigned as an employee for our company.

This position will be filled at John F. Kennedy Space Center, FL.

Pay and Benefits

Pay will be determined depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Basic Requirements

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

Bachelor's degree and 15 years of general experience; or

Master's degree and 12 years of general experience

Must have 5 years of experience working in an operational transformation role

Must have demonstrated proficiency and success in leading and managing transformational projects/initiatives and other continuous improvement activities.

Must have experience and demonstrated success with digital transformation concepts, practices, and practical implementation at scale and complexity in an engineering/industrial environment.

Must have experience and demonstrated success developing executable project plans for both macro- and micro- level process and support system/tool changes.

Desired Requirements

Working knowledge and experience with

Product Lifecycle Management

Production Control Systems

Earned-Value Management

Microsoft Power BI

Maximo

Primavera

Solumina

SharePoint

Agile training/certification

Formal continuous improvement training/certification (Lean Six Sigma, et al)

Will thrive in a dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt to, and drive change

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements

• Will be required to climb stairs in order to access equipment for trouble shooting.

• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection and other associated personal protective equipment.

• Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.

• Physical requirements are: sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.

• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

Work Environment

• Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.

• Position may require daily individual to travel to different areas on site.

• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility.

• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.

• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company

• safety standards.

Equipment and Machines

• Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.

• Variety of equipment used in testing.

Attendance

• Full-time regular work hours between Monday-Friday.

• Position may require occasional overtime including weekend work depending on task.

• Must be dependable and punctual.

• Shift work may be required.

Other Essential Functions

• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.

• Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

• Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

• Government security clearance may be required in the future.

• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.