Maintenance & Operations Director

The M&O Director will provide leadership and support for maintaining and operating NASA facilities, systems, equipment, and utilities (FSEU) at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) under the Spaceport Infrastructure, Maintenance, and Operations Contract. This role involves leading the preventive maintenance (PM), predictive testing and inspection (PTI), and reactive maintenance on assigned FSEU in approximately 900 facilities of varying complexity, 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 M&O execution, and serving as the primary point of contact for FSEU stakeholders.
Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and office-based support for maintenance and operations of FSEU , ensuring effective execution and alignment with contract and 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 facilities status reports, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation plans as needed. 
• Ensure compliance with NASA and OSHA safety and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures to maintain a secure and hazard-free work environment. 
• Oversee daily management of work control activities, including work execution, personnel supervision, and resource utilization. 
• Drive process improvements to optimize efficiency, reliability, responsiveness, and to 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 maintenance operations management, including leadership of technical teams. 
• 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. 
• Strong knowledge and management of Metrics for performance management and execution 
• Secret Clearance Required. 

Desired Qualification: 

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. 
• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 19 years of relevant experience (4 additional years required in lieu of a degree). 
• Previous experience managing maintenance and operations projects in a NASA or government contract environment. 
• Familiarity with spaceport operations, infrastructure maintenance, and facilities management. 

Key Competencies: 

• Leadership, Communications, and Team Building.
• Project Management and Coordination.
• Safety and Compliance Oversight.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making.
• Stakeholder Communication and Engagement.

"This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed."
Job ID

2026-25851
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), 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 AFO, 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, AFO 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, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO 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.