ENGINEERING MANAGER

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for leadership, management, analysis, planning, supervision, and coordination of all aspects of engineering within the Engineering Services Department. Directly supervises engineering staff, including training, managerial, and human resources functions. Provides support to other functions within the engineering services department, including project management, construction management, project controls, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ensuring all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organizations established policies and objectives. This position reports to the Engineering Director and serves as the backup in the Director's absence supporting both Stennis Space Center and Michoud Assembly Facility operations. The Engineering Manager also provides support to the Director in fulfilling the responsibility for technical authority (TA) at SSC and MAF.

Work Model: Onsite

• Oversees the planning, design, and implementation of engineering projects within the organization. This includes Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Fire & Life Safety, Civil, Structural, Architectural, Sustainability, and Environmental disciplines.
• Leads and manages the engineering team, providing technical guidance and training.
• Develops and implements engineering strategies, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assesses and evaluates technical operations and systems, proposing recommendations and solutions for improvement.
• Oversee and administer the operation of assigned sections and programs and ensures compliance with federal state and local guidelines, requirements, and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations and standards.
• Manage, review, and report on departmental workload data metrics for conformance to contractual requirements and areas of special emphasis.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the workload planning for engineering staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Works closely with other department leaders to coordinate project goals and objectives.
• Keeps up-to-date with the latest engineering trends, techniques, and methods, implementing them into operations where necessary.
• Prepares and manages annual budgets and forecasts for Engineering Services Department staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinates staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Oversee safety programs for assigned sections and work groups; assist with action planning for safety programs.
• Manage and participate in the preparation and review of a variety of reports; conducts studies and prepares reports for current and long-range engineering projects.
• Attend a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Oversee and participate in providing customer service to internal and external customers; respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Mandatory:

• BSc/MSc degree in Engineering.
• Eight (8) years of work experience as an Engineering Supervisor or similar role in engineering field.
• Advanced understanding of engineering principles and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and team management.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) at an intermediate level.
• Valid state issued driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
• PE Preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship.
  
  

Reasonable Accommodation:

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.