ANTARCTICA: FEMC-P Transition Assistant

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Program Summary 

The National Science Foundation (NSF) manages the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The USAP supports all U.S. scientific research and relatedlogistics in Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels thatoperate along the continental margin and in the Southern Ocean. Science within the Antarctic research portfolio is chosen and funded by NSF and other Federal agencies, including NASA, NOAA, and the Department of Energy. The purpose of the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) is to enable that science. 

All participantsare responsible formaintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority. This includes compliance with all ASESC environmental health & safety, and quality assurance requirements. 

Job Summary 

The FEMC-P Transition Assistant supports the Facilities, Engineering, Maintenance, Construction, and Planning (FEMC-P) transition activities associated with the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC). This roleis responsible for keeping the FEMC and project transition groups organized by providing coordination and documentation support that allows engineers and project managers to focus on delivery. The FEMC-P Transition Assistant works closely with transition leadership, engineers, maintenance personnel, construction teams, planners, and operational stakeholders tofacilitate a seamless and compliant contract transition. 

*This is a remote position based in the US. 

Roles and Responsibilities  

• Support planning and execution of FEMC-P transition activities 

• Assist in collecting, organizing, and tracking transition-related documentation, records, procedures, drawings, asset information, and technical data 

• Coordinate with subject matter experts and operational teams to support knowledge transfer efforts and continuity planning 

• Maintain transition schedules, action-item trackers, risk logs, and status reports related to FEMC-P activities 

• Assist with documenting current-state operations, processes, workflows, and maintenance practices to support transition readiness 

• Participate in transition meetings andmaintain records of decisions, action items, and follow-up activities 

• Assist with facility and asset data collection, verification, and reconciliation activities 

• Support identification and tracking of operational dependencies, risks, and transition issues requiring resolution 

• Assist in preparing transition reports, briefings, metrics, and documentation for leadership review 

• Support compliance with contractual requirements, organizational policies, records management practices, and information security standards 

Basic Qualifications  

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• 1–3 years of experience in project support, administrative coordination, facilities support, operations support, construction administration, maintenance planning, or a related field 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability tomaintainaccurate records, trackers, and documentation 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment 

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Associate's orBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Project Management, or a related field 

• Experience supporting facilities, engineering, maintenance, construction, or infrastructure-related programs 

• Experience supporting government contracts, transition efforts, mobilizations, or operational readiness activities 

KBR Benefits 

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include401K 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.  

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.