CIPEO Manager - NASA

Rothe is seeking a Contract Integration and Performance Excellence Office (CIPEO) manager to provide contract wide integration, process and product integration, and overall quality management services for the entire contract in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract. eMITS is the Agency’s enterprise-level contract creating and delivering multimedia and technical communications using the internet, digital platforms, and IT management for NASA’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Communications (OCOMM). From photographing rocket launches and recoveries, to producing engaging videos, to information technology management, to using social media to share NASA’s message, eMITS integrates services for NASA IT and provides NASA’s communication to the outside world. Come join us in support of NASA’s mission to inspire the world through information and discovery.

The Contract Integration and Performance Excellence Office (CIPEO) manager position is within the Program Management office and reports to the eMITS Program Manager (PM). In this role the CIPEO manager has support from three direct reports and acts as an experienced SME regarding federal NASA contract compliance, governance, relationships, integration, and audits; represents the program at NASA boards; chairs the program’s quality management meetings; leads program information security and program IT systems developments. This role is one of the collaborative senior advisors within the PMO and coordinates our quality delivery of services with the program’s business manager, transformation manager, service delivery directors and safety and health officer at the direction of the PM. The CIPEO actively participates in weekly senior leadership staff meetings. The CIPEO owns the program’s contract compliance, contract integration and quality management function and acts as one of the senior members of the program’s PMO team on this NASA agency-wide contract of 670 technical personnel on 500 work packages that support to the OCIO and OCOMM at all ten NASA centers. This position may be remote.

This CIPEO manager position includes the following eMITS contract responsibilities.

These responsibilities may be modified as future organizational decisions are determined to meet customer requirements.

Remote, hybrid, and onsite positions the employee bears travel costs to nearest NASA Center for badging and issue of NASA IT equipment.

BS or BA required.

Experience commensurate with Manager Level selected between 10 to 20 years.

Familiar with contracts and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Minimum Requirements: Candidate must have experience interacting with high level federal customers, such as Contracting Officers (COs) and Contracting Officers Representatives (CORs). Candidate must have experience in interpreting contract requirements and establishing systems to meet those requirements, and work with diverse teams to turn concepts into plans of actions and deliver successful outcomes to the customer with the highest quality.

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, One Drive), SharePoint, and Box.

Preferred Qualifications: Deep NASA or DoD federal contract experience and knowledge managing and leading multi-center and multi-discipline agency-wide contracts. Success leading large quality management programs. Success as a proactive and insightful senior leader working in a fast-paced environment. Quality Management, Federal Contract, Project, or Program certifications are desired.

Rothe is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.

Rothe shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our stated salary range represents a general guideline. However, Rothe considers several factors when determining salary offers such as current market conditions, the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, and skills.