HRP Data Lead

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Around here, we define the future.

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

On the Human Health and Performance Contract we are at the forefront of safeguarding astronaut health, ensuring human performance, and advancing technologies for human space exploration. We are seeking an HRP Data Lead at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you play a role in supporting the Human Research Program (HRP), assisting the Program in providing scientific guidance and oversight to a broad biomedical research and technology development program directed toward the understanding and mitigating the effects of exploration space flight beyond low-Earth orbit on crew health and performance. 

You will:

• Be responsible for compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the Company's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel. 
   
• Be responsible for compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan, policies and procedures. 
  Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance level as determined by the Company 
  Responsible for completing all assigned training. 
   
• Serve as a key member of the HRP senior management team, responsible for assisting the Program in guiding science policies and recommending innovative research and technology investment strategies to most effectively achieve program objectives. 
   
• Support the Program in developing appropriate guidance and polices regarding data management, policy, and security. 
   
• Provide scientific guidance and input to the Program concerning budgetary requirements and funding priorities.
   
• Develop and demonstrate the interpersonal skills required to maintain productive working relationships with co-workers, management, and the customer. 

What You Bring:

You use your experience and judgment to provide subject matter expertise to improve HRP's approach to managing research data. You comply with KBR’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures, and complete all assigned training.

Your Qualifications:

Education/Experience: 

1. Required: 
Ph.D. in a science field with a minimum 10 years’ experience. 
Demonstrated science management experience
Familiar working within federal government structure

2. Desired: 

• Experience developing translational research strategies for funding programs associated with space health, tissue engineering and human-based technologies
• Experience planning and executing high-level Program strategies and aligning initiatives with Program priorities
• Prior NASA experience 

Your Skills:

1. Required: 
Demonstrated leadership over a diverse research team
Excellent oral/written communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to multitask is essential. 
2. Desired: 
Familiarity with NASA research priorities and Human Research Program processes

What to Expect

This position is expected to be fully remote. Customer-required travel will be coordinated with HRP leadership.

Why KBR

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 an ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR Benefits  

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.  

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
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 team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.