Location Alice Springs, Northern Territory Category Logistics & Government Services Job Type Full time Job Id R2130291 Posted Date 10/13/2026
Title:
Support Services Center Manager
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.
Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.
Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.
Who We Are
*KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, intelligence community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity.
This project will provide the Customer with a consolidated Support Services Center as the focal point to receive, plan, program, allocate resources, schedule, document, reserve/Issue and communicate requirements for Work Orders.
Who You Are
KBR is in search of a skilled Support Services Center (SSC) Manager to manage the Government site work order management process. You will manage a team of specialists, focusing on operational effectiveness, maintenance, and repair of structures, systems and/or equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, analytical acumen, an eye for detail, and a proven ability to make decisions and adhere to strict deadlines.
This is a 24x7 operation which requires provision of on-call support. Your role transcends conventional limits, placing a premium on the solid availability of essential systems. It's imperative that these systems remain operational without interruption. Your vigilant oversight and proactive maintenance strategies are the cornerstones of our commitment to delivering stellar customer service.
This role will be located in Alice Springs, Australia at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space. This position is expected to be onsite 100% and is contingent upon contract award.
What You’ll Do
In the role of *Support Services Center Manager, your duties will include:
- Direct the facilities' Work Order Management operations and repairs to include predictive and preventive maintenance including but not limited to structures, systems and/or equipment
- Serves as Service Order Manager for a project office performing maintenance and services on
- Plans, schedules, coordinates and administers Preventive Maintenance to prevent equipment deterioration, malfunction and failure
- Responds to Triage Fix reactive maintenance work orders to repair or replace an item that has failed
- Tracks status of Work Orders and Job Orders
- Assess Work Oder classification (Operational, Administrative, Support) and meet established priority response times
- Categorize and manage Triage Fix and Job Order priorities (Emergency, Urgent, Routine) and meet established priority response times
- Manages personnel and subcontractors conducting maintenance and repair activities
- Gathers, compiles, reviews and analyzes data related to facilities
- Coordinates pricing from outside vendors on material procurements
- Coordinates with engineering/architectural firms performing facility work and advises and recommends on facility issues
- Evaluates project bids for cost, quality and schedule
- Monitors and inspects services/construction to ensure adherence to quality standards and project schedules
- Leads operation, maintenance, repair and construction work teams
- May provide work direction
- Communicating effectively with diverse teams, responding to questions, and solving a range of operational issues
Requirements
- Possess an active Secret Security Clearance, or Host Nation NV-1 Clearance
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting projects of similar scope, size and complexity
- A minimum of two (2) consecutive years of supervisory experience in a Support Center related field
- Knowledge of process improvement models
- Experience providing high-quality customer service
- Experience managing help desk services and work order management systems
- Demonstrated experience prioritizing daily/weekly/monthly work plans
- Demonstrated experience incorporating applicable environmental health and safety practices across responsible work areas
- Experience working in 24x7x365 operational environments requiring close coordination with mission operations
- Experience integrating project schedules
- Proficient knowledge and experience in the use of project management concepts to manage items including, but not limited to project schedule, scope, cost, risk, and deliverables and related metrics
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
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.
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