M&O Director (Secret Clearance) - Kennedy Space Center

Akima

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Merritt Island, FL (On-Site/Office)

The M&O Director will provide leadership and support for maintenance and operations projects at NASA Kennedy Space Center. This role involves coordinating project budgets, schedules, and resources while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and contract requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing technical teams, overseeing project execution, and serving as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.

Position is contingent upon contract award

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site and office-based support for maintenance and operations projects, ensuring effective execution and alignment with project objectives.
  • Assist estimators with task estimating for project planning and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate project budgets, schedules, materials, and personnel to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Lead and guide technical staff, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and resolving challenges to maintain productivity and quality standards.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Document and present project status reports, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, policies, and procedures to maintain a secure and hazard-free work environment.
  • Oversee daily management of project activities, including work execution, personnel supervision, and resource utilization.
  • Drive process improvements to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance project outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in project management, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in project or operations management, including leadership of technical teams.
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the ability to obtain it.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, with proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Expertise in project budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and team members.
  • In-depth knowledge of safety compliance requirements and best practices in a technical environment.
  • Secret Clearance Required.

Job ID

2025-15725
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description



Work Where it Matters

Akima Support Operations (ASO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASO delivers comprehensive services for facilities, maintenance, and repair and critical services required to operate and sustain facilities and equipment of all sizes.

As an ASO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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Be part of something bigger. With Akima, you’ll enjoy the agility and autonomy of working for a small business, while also being supported by an enterprise over 10,000 employees strong. Career growth and opportunity? Look no further.

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Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.

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