Job Description
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, USGS, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values and behaviors.
This position manages project schedules and risk across the lifecycle of the Pressurized Rover (PR) Project in concert with internal, external, and international organizations.
This is a hybrid position based at the Johnson Space Center. This position will call for 3 days of in office work and 2 days of teleworking.
What You'll Be Doing
What You Need to Be Successful
Minimum Requirements
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of the following
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:
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 or by email at . You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
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, USGS, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values and behaviors.
This position manages project schedules and risk across the lifecycle of the Pressurized Rover (PR) Project in concert with internal, external, and international organizations.
This is a hybrid position based at the Johnson Space Center. This position will call for 3 days of in office work and 2 days of teleworking.
What You'll Be Doing
- Build out, incrementally update, validate, analyze, and maintain the project integrated master schedule., as well as a set of summary/analysis schedules for ease of team and management consumption.
- Work closely with the NASA PR Project, EHP other NASA programs, and international partner teams to identify, document, and report on the interdependencies between the efforts.
- Work closely with the Associate Project Manager to coordinate schedules with higher level organizations (e.g., program, NASA division).
- Work closely with the Associate Project Manager to analyze schedules for technical, risk, cost, and workforce implications.
- Develop, document, control, maintain, and lead the PR risk management process.
- Coordinate schedules with higher level organizations (e.g., program, NASA division).
- Work closely with the NASA PR Project, EHP, other NASA programs, and international partner teams to identify, document, and report on the risks associated with project efforts.
- Work closely with the Associate Project Manager to represent, coordinate, elevate, downgrade, and mitigate risks in coordination with the project and program processes.
What You Need to Be Successful
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience in a systems engineering and/or program management environment
- Schedule management experience
- Risk management experience
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Significant experience using Microsoft Project
- Occasional support of international meetings in the evenings from approximately 18:30 to 21:00 Central Time may be required.
- Occasional international travel may be required.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of the following
- Direct project management or project support experience
- SharePoint Experience
- Knowledge of/experience with the following tools/processes/methodologies: - Milestones Professional - Deltek Acumen Fuse - Joint Analysis of Cost and Schedule (JACS) - -- - ARES Corp. Schedule Integration Tool (ASIT) -- - Active Risk Manager (ARM)
- Schedule Risk Analysis
- Schedule Analysis of Alternatives
- Experience working with international partners
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 or by email at . You can also review Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .