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Jacobs Group Manager for Science Infrastructure in Houston, Texas
Your Impact:
Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.
We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.
At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Manager for Science Infrastructure in our Science & Exploration division.
As the Group Manager for Science Infrastructure, you will:
Provide effective managerial and technical leadership to a team providing facility engineering, facility and capability development, maintenance and operations, software and web development, server administration, desktop support, IT purchasing and security, and technical and science services to the NASA Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Division (ARES/XI)
Facilitate integration of facility engineering, safety, technical operations and IT across Curation, Research, Exploration Science, Hypervelocity impact and orbital debris offices in ARES/XI
Coordinate the creation and revision of task orders, provide monthly estimates and reports, coordinate with Science & Exploration Department business function
Lead recruiting and hiring efforts for the Group and ensure all efforts are adequately staffed across multiple sections
Perform routine project reviews for cost, schedule, risk management, and deliverable adherence
Communicate project status to senior management and NASA
Approve timecards and travel
Document and perform personnel performance reviews
Establish a framework and oversight for technical correctness on all work performed by section
Perform other duties as required
Here’s what you’ll need :
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience
10 years of experience in management, science operations or science infrastructure
Experience leading diverse teams of engineers, technicians, or information technologists
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a history of effectively interacting with senior managers at all levels
Requisition Preferences:
BS degree from an accredited science school and a minimum of fourteen (14) years direct experience, or a MS degree from an accredited school and twelve (12) years of direct experience, or Ph.D. and nine (9) years direct experience
Experience working in the NASA Environment
Experience managing hardware and technology development projects
Project Management experience for hardware or facility development projects
Why Join Our Team?
Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!
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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency maybe a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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