Cargo Sustaining Support (FGB CMC)
About The Position
Leidos has an excellent opportunity on the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC) in support of OB programs. In this position, the employee will be located on-site at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Some domestic travel will be required. FGB Sustaining Support- Primary Responsibilities: Provide support for ISS Vehicle Office Tasks and to NASA/OB for sustaining and development scope, including the Functional Cargo Block (FGB) module. Administer oversight of assigned Change Requests (CR) processed within the NASA system, including FGB CRs. Perform manifesting and logistics (eLRODS, launch identification, schedules, stowage, upmass). Process safety paperwork, hazard reports, FITs, consumables and facilities analysis, and life extensions. Coordinate Functional Cargo Block (FGB) ground hardware contracts, upgrades, and trade-offs. Identify, implement and ensure Risk Mitigation controls. Address/coordinate issues with NASA organizations and International Partners. Provide other FGB sustaining support as needed (scope definition, associated documents, schedule, trade-offs). Manage Integrated Tracking System (ITS) items for budget and scope requests for ISS Vehicle Office Work Life Cycle and well as ISS and Vehicle Office Internal Risk Tracking systems items. Handle decision packages for change requests, risk/non-conformance acceptance, and funding changes. Produce ad-hoc reporting to management as required (chart packages, email, verbal reports). Complete COFR/SORR inputs for system/facility. Manage FGB sustaining (spares, manifesting, hardware certification products disposal, issue resolution). Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance; due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree, and at least 4 years of related experience. Experience working with spaceflight hardware. Collaborator with excellent oral and written communication skills; works effectively across multi discipline teams and with customer. Experience presenting technical and financial project status to large groups (e.g. NASA technical boards). Strong trouble-skills with the ability to identify and solve complex technical challenges Demonstrated focus on safety, quality while ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved
Requirements
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance; due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required.
- Bachelor of Science Degree, and at least 4 years of related experience.
- Experience working with spaceflight hardware.
- Collaborator with excellent oral and written communication skills; works effectively across multi discipline teams and with customer.
- Experience presenting technical and financial project status to large groups (e.g. NASA technical boards).
- Strong trouble-skills with the ability to identify and solve complex technical challenges
- Demonstrated focus on safety, quality while ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ISS processes for hardware development and certification, anomaly resolution, configuration management, quality assurance, design, requirements/verification, materials, safety, cargo processing, disposal, manifest, and hardware downgrade.
Responsibilities
- Provide support for ISS Vehicle Office Tasks and to NASA/OB for sustaining and development scope, including the Functional Cargo Block (FGB) module.
- Administer oversight of assigned Change Requests (CR) processed within the NASA system, including FGB CRs.
- Perform manifesting and logistics (eLRODS, launch identification, schedules, stowage, upmass).
- Process safety paperwork, hazard reports, FITs, consumables and facilities analysis, and life extensions.
- Coordinate Functional Cargo Block (FGB) ground hardware contracts, upgrades, and trade-offs.
- Identify, implement and ensure Risk Mitigation controls.
- Address/coordinate issues with NASA organizations and International Partners.
- Provide other FGB sustaining support as needed (scope definition, associated documents, schedule, trade-offs).
- Manage Integrated Tracking System (ITS) items for budget and scope requests for ISS Vehicle Office Work Life Cycle and well as ISS and Vehicle Office Internal Risk Tracking systems items.
- Handle decision packages for change requests, risk/non-conformance acceptance, and funding changes.
- Produce ad-hoc reporting to management as required (chart packages, email, verbal reports).
- Complete COFR/SORR inputs for system/facility.
- Manage FGB sustaining (spares, manifesting, hardware certification products disposal, issue resolution).
Benefits
- Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
