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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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
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.
Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division and Civil Space Operation’s Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight (HSF) and program office activities. This position will support NASA’s Human Exploration Programs and engineering teams at Johnson Space Center (JSC) providing strategic technical and programmatic support services and products to senior management. In this role you will facilitate partnerships, contracts, program integration as well as the annual resource planning process while integrating technical content across the directorate. You will be responsible for meeting with NASA leaders and determining the budgeting approach, organize planning activities, and integrate submissions.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, offering a 100% onsite work model that combines 5 regular workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Facilitate discussions and foster understanding of budget direction based on the Program Resource Guide (PRG), priorities, in-guide requirements, and decisional over-guide submissions among leadership in the associated NASA program (ex: Commercial Crew, Human Landing System, Orion etc), the Chief Engineer’s office, and the Control Account Managers (CAMs)
- Provide data-driven impact summaries to support stakeholder decision-making
- Provide the technical and programmatic interface for integrating Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) information and data
- Function as a liaison and integrator between engineering teams and program management to coordinate and implement PPBE integrated packages
- Educate teams on resource planning process, tools, requirements, and deadlines
- Effectively and respectfully communicate with managers and researchers across different disciplines and multiple contracts regarding resources and reporting needs
What You Need to be Successful – Senior Project Engineer- Engineering Program Management & Operations
Minimum Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree or advanced degree from an accredited program in a technical discipline
- Minimum 10 years of experience in government program/project management
- Demonstrated experience in technical, cost, and resource management
- Knowledgeable on best practices and innovative implementations (both within and outside of the government) in these disciplines
- Superior analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills – ability to organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner, and communicate to all levels of leadership
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Knowledge of NASA system engineering practices
- Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent tasks and provide direction on competing priorities
- Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally 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 in a technical or business discipline
- More than 10 years of experience in government program/project management
- Proficiency in integrating requirements, constraints, and scenarios to provide data-driven impact summaries in support of stakeholder decision-making
- Experience with cost modeling, pricing products and services
- Firsthand knowledge of Space Act Agreements and/or Government Task Agreements
- Prior experience developing content for and executing government contract task orders.
- Demonstrated experience in leading programs/projects through the NASA PPBE process
- Exposure with NASA or commercial human space flight programs
- PMP 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.
