The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
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Building on The Aerospace Corporation’s reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.
NASA Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Development Project Analyst will contribute to the ongoing performance of EVA Development Hardware Program supporting the analysis and evaluation of contract program and business functions. The candidate will develop and maintain program processes in support of the technical and financial performance on EVA Development Hardware Project. The candidate will have a highly detail-oriented perspective and will work with Aerospace and NASA leadership team to contribute and support assessments of monthly performance reporting, metrics, and strategic planning implementation. The candidate will develop and execute studies to support analysis, refinement and continuous improvement of mechanisms, processes and assessment criteria required to achieve organizational strategy, vision, and mission elements.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, offering a hybrid work model that combines 3-4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Proactively identify and remediate risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating where necessary. Leverage problem solving skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent.
- Lead systems studies and analyses that support technical, programmatic and organizational decision-making on a variety of EVA Development Hardware projects.
- Analyze and document decision processes related to EVA Development Hardware / Exploration EVA Services (xEVAS) contract projects.
- Conduct analysis of Contract Officer Representative (COR) workflow and processes to enhance efficiencies, improve program oversight, identify improvement areas, and develop resolution.
- Provide program management, cost estimating, resource management, contract management, scheduling, and risk management. Work with CORs to improve the quality of resources to allow automation of descriptions/definitions and develop other resources for EVA Development Hardware Program.
- Develop management reports of performance metrics including baseline comparisons, schedule trends, and resource usage and projections, and track performance against the defined objectives.
- Assist HESF and NASA management in the development, updating, and execution of project management plans and other required project documentation such as concept of operations, project plans, and Configuration Management Workflow (CMW).
What You Need to be Successful – Project Management Staff III
Minimum Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited program
- 12 or more years of NASA or government program management and/or government business operations experience
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
- Ability to research and provide recommendations associated with IT products and services (cost, capabilities, function) including but not limited to market intelligence, market trends, cost/benefit analysis.
- Excellent written communication skills – organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner.
- Demonstrated teaming and leadership skills in tasks such as formulating plans, leading studies, and utilizing internal technology competency organizations.
- Excellent verbal communication skills – clear, concise, persuasive; builds consensus through speaking; polished, professional style.
- Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically approx. 10%
- This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- An advanced degree from an accredited program.
- Experience performing or leading technical and programmatic tasks for NASA.
- Experience with NASA Acquisitions.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification.
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
