Engineering Program Manager
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation’s Systems Formulation & Implementation Directorate (SF&I), part of the Civil Systems Group, provides technical support to NASA Langley Research Center and performs a program office function for the corporation. The directorate seeks an Engineering Program Manager to manage a portfolio of projects and studies and provide direct customer support across a range of areas. This is a casual, part-time, remote role that requires periodic onsite support. The Engineering Program Manager will draw on knowledge of current and emerging NASA programs to identify efficiencies, serve as a subject matter expert in Safety and Mission Assurance, review technical deliverables, develop and execute strategic plans, engage NASA customers to identify and address difficult challenges, and provide technical leadership for studies and analyses.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a technical discipline from an accredited university.
- At least 12 years of engineering or technical discipline experience, including systems engineering, systems management, and project management.
- Demonstrated initiative and a track record of responsible project management; ability to stay organized, work efficiently, and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Experience leading or advising multidisciplinary technical teams and programs.
- Prior experience in NASA program management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance may be required; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in engineering or a technical discipline from an accredited university.
- Space science or technology development background.
- Experience leading systems engineering activities, including mission architecture, concept studies and trades, requirements, design, integration, test, and verification.
- Exceptionally high initiative and innovation.
- Continually seeking potential solutions to existing customer challenges.
- Thorough knowledge of NASA systems engineering principles and processes.
- Experience ensuring program safety and mission assurance.
Responsibilities
- Identify implementation efficiencies in current and emerging NASA programs and projects to accelerate delivery and outcomes.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA).
- Perform senior reviews of technical deliverables for customers.
- Develop and execute strategic plans in new project areas to support initiatives.
- Engage with NASA customers to identify their most difficult problems and communicate potential solutions and recommendations.
- Provide technical leadership for customer studies and analyses.
- Help manage the portfolio of projects and studies and provide direct customer support.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
