Regional Operations Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Supervise the multi-state regional team, overseeing day-to-day site operations, scheduling, and performance management.
• Coordinate brain donation logistics, including the informed consent process and partnership with medical examiners, hospitals, and law enforcement.
• Oversee the handling, processing, inventory, and shipment of brain specimens in accordance with IRB protocols.
• Develop and implement community outreach and education strategies to increase registry enrollment and program awareness.
• Plan and execute community engagement efforts, including presentations and educational events.
• Manage marketing materials and outreach campaigns using tools like Canva and Trello.
• Ensure program adherence to regulatory, contractual, and IRB requirements through detailed reporting and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in management, research studies, recruitment, donor/tissue operations, or allied health leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with direct experience supervising staff.
• Strong skills in outreach, event planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage complex schedules, multiple priorities, and rotating on-call responsibilities.
• Ability to travel locally approximately 60% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, biological sciences, marketing, or communications.
• Experience in tissue or organ donation, social/biological research, or forensic sciences.
• Prior experience in tissue recovery, brain health, or autopsy.
• Experience working with military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Benefits

• Competitive lifestyle benefits including 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional training and career advancement.

About the Company

KBR delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions. With a global workforce of approximately 29,000 people, KBR is committed to a "People First" culture, fostering an environment where employees can belong, connect, and grow.