ANTARCTICA: Christchurch & Lyttelton Packet Lead

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ANTARCTICA: Christchurch & Lyttelton Packet Lead

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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.

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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 related logistics in Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels that operate 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 participants are responsible for maintaining 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 Christchurch & Lyttelton Packet Lead supports the coordination of port operations and passenger deployment transition activities associated with the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC). Christchurch, New Zealand is the program's main gateway to the ice and the last stop before Antarctica, where people are kitted out and cargo is staged. This role maintains gateway operations that facilitate personnel deployment, cargo movement, vessel support, transportation, and logistics for the Antarctic mission.

*This position will require travel to Christchurch, New Zealand.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the collection, organization, validation, and transfer of operational documentation, procedures, records, and institutional knowledge associated with New Zealand-based support activities

• Support knowledge transfer initiatives related to personnel processing, cargo operations, stevedoring, transportation coordination, vessel support, warehousing, and deployment logistics

• Act as the primary point of contact between transition leadership, Christchurch and Lyttelton personnel, subcontractors, and operational stakeholders

• Coordinate housing, accommodation, and issuing of ECW clothing for departing and returning Antarctic personnel

• Track transition milestones, deliverables, risks, action items, and dependencies associated with gateway operations

• Coordinate operational assessments, facility reviews, process walkthroughs, and stakeholder engagements supporting transition objectives

• Identify operational, documentation, and knowledge transfer gaps and coordinate mitigation activities

• Support continuity planning efforts to ensure uninterrupted support for personnel, cargo, vessel, and logistics operations

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among logistics providers, transportation partners, subcontractors, and operational teams

• Support workforce transition, onboarding coordination, operational readiness reviews, and integration efforts as applicable

Basic Qualifications

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

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Typically 7+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, deployment or maritime operations

• Leadership experience within a logistics hub, deployment site, or port facility a plus

• Demonstrated experience organizing and managing operational documentation, records, or transition-related deliverables

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders

• Ability to support domestic and international travel requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field

• Experience supporting gateway operations, deployment logistics, transportation coordination, cargo movement, vessel operations, warehousing, or supply chain activities

• Experience working with New Zealand-based operations, international logistics, customs processes, or port operations

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt 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.