General Engineer, AST, Engineering Project Management (Direct Hire)

Ames Research Center • Moffett Field, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The AST, Technical Manager within the Space Biosciences Division leads multidisciplinary teams, overseeing project planning, scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and configuration management. Ensures operational continuity, stakeholder alignment, and cross-agency coordination to advance NASA's science and exploration mission.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary/trial period.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance.
• Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Supporting multidisciplinary scientific and technical teams; mentoring team members; participating in crucial conversations, conflict resolution, and stakeholder alignment to maintain a productive and collaborative work environment.
• Providing research and technology development portfolios through project planning, budget and schedule management, operational oversight, forecasting, performance reporting, and coordination of day-to-day project activities to achieve science and exploration objectives.
• Monitoring and supporting contracts and resource allocation while collaborating across programs to align research efforts, resolve competing priorities, and ensure compliance with programmatic direction and mission goals.
• Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience.
• Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Nice To Haves

• NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work.

Responsibilities

• Provides project reporting to stakeholders including NASA Ames Researcher Center, relevant NASA programs including Biological and Physical Sciences, Human Research Program, the Science Mission Directorate, or NASA Headquarters.
• Develops and maintains a project schedule with milestones.
• Includes working with project team leads and stakeholders to track and prioritize tasks, identifying schedule risks, developing solutions to mitigate these risks.
• Provides collaboration with management and analysts to develop, track, and adjust the project budget.
• Conducts gate and stakeholder reviews with the technical science and engineering teams.
• Ensures continuity of operations, and governance through change control and configuration management, establish processes, and coordination across various teams.
• Attends monthly budget meetings with management and resource analyst(s), tracking and budget risks, developing solutions to mitigate these risks, and reporting budget status to stakeholders.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager