Supervisor, Facilities Operations (NASA Balloon Program)

Peraton provides management and technical support for NASA’s scientific balloon program which supports enabling science missions for NASA and universities across the United States and foreign scientific communities. Scientific balloon missions provide researchers inexpensive, relatively quick, long duration access to near space altitudes and environments. Balloon missions cost orders of magnitude less than satellite missions and provide platforms for heavy experiments (some greater than 5000-lbs) to operate for weeks and even months. Balloon missions have provided significant science theories and discoveries about cosmic rays, gamma ray and x-ray astronomy, optical and UV astronomy, atmospheric sciences, and cosmic microwave background studies.

 

Our staff are located at the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility (CSBF) in Palestine, TX where we design, analyze, build and assembly the support hardware and balloon gondola payloads for the missions. We launch the balloons from locations within the United States (Texas, New Mexico, and Hawaii) and around the world including Antarctica, Sweden, New Zealand, and Australia. Our engineers and technician staff support the launches and balloon and payload recoveries in the US and many worldwide locations. Peraton’s NASA Balloon Operations Contract (NBOC) program is seeking a Facilities Supervsior to join our team in Palestine, Texas.

 

Our rural campus offers the ability to work in a low-cost of living area, but within an easy drive of Tyler, Dallas and Houston.    

 

The Facilities Supervisor supports Peraton’s and NASA’s mission by ensuring that all facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with corporate, federal, and customer requirements. This role oversees building operations, maintenance, vendor management, and space planning across Peraton‑managed sites, enabling programs and business operations to function without disruption. The Facilities Supervsior works closely with Security, IT, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Program Management, and Business Operations to maintain secure, reliable, and mission‑ready environments.

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of NASA facilities, ensuring building systems, equipment, and infrastructure support program needs. 
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural, and life‑safety systems in accordance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with NASA Security for compliance with secure‑facility requirements (as applicable).
• Manage facility budgets, forecasting, procurement, service agreements, and cost‑control initiatives.
• Serve as primary liaison with landlords, property managers, subcontractors, and building service providers.
• Support EHS initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and Peraton’s and NASA internal safety directives.
• Lead workspace planning and office reconfigurations, including support for on-boarding, business growth, and contract transitions.
• Coordinate facility‑related support for audits, inspections, and customer inquiries.
• Maintain documentation, including inspections, permits, maintenance logs, warranties, and facility compliance records.
• Support continuity of operations planning (COOP) and emergency preparedness across assigned facilities.
• Drive sustainability, energy‑efficiency, and operational‑efficiency improvements aligned with Peraton’s corporate goals. 

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma and a minimum of 6 years of experience  
• Overall experience with facility operations, building maintenance, or infrastructure management experience, preferably in a government‑contractor or regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems and facility codes.
• Experience with budget management, vendor oversight, and contract management.
• Ability to work within environments requiring compliance with government security regulations. 
• Must be a US citizen and the ability to obtain a NASA PIV badge

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CFM, FMP, or IFMA credential.
• Experience supporting DoD, IC, civil space, or federal programs.
• Familiarity with CMMS tools, building automation systems, and Peraton’s internal platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Lens).
• Experience with multi‑site or mission‑critical facilities.

 

Key Competencies

• Customer‑focused operational support
• Planning and prioritizing across high‑demand environments
• Relationship and stakeholder management
• Problem resolution and decision‑making
• Ability to adapt to evolving mission, contract, and facility needs 

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.