The Aerospace Corporation-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Houston, TX
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

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. 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. Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight. The primary function of this position is to ensure the technical baseline management approach for the Extravehicular Activity (EVA) and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) office is sound, well integrated, and addresses the vast program control needs across the EHP portfolio and Artemis missions.

  • Provide baseline management through development and integration of the program control/configuration management approach to ensure EHP systems are under control, integrated with other Moon to Mars programs, and compliant with NASA and government regulations and requirements.
  • Manage the task order, financials, and customer engagement related to EHP's PPC control initiatives.
  • Manage the growing team developing and implementing NASA EHP's Configuration and Data Management (CDM) activities.
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure that EHP CDM objectives, needs and concerns are defined and being executed according to NASA CDM requirements, this includes integration of vendor systems.
  • Represent Aerospace across customer forums and control boards.
  • Identify susceptibilities and vulnerabilities to program life cycles that would drive technical baseline risk identification.
  • Develop CDM tools and capabilities that align with customer digital engineering approaches.
  • Mentor and develop the team supporting baseline management through identification of certification and training programs, elevating the importance of technical baseline management.
  • Provide CDM leadership to inform and support systems engineering efforts within the program office.
  • Own, review and update government CDM plans and processes and ensure implementation excellence.
  • Support EHP lifecycle reviews ensuring the CDM and LCR are prepared and delivering on requirements and deliverables.
  • Provide oversight and recommendations for improved CDM practices/processes and digital engineering implementations.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 10 or more years of experience in Configuration and Data Management discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with government implementation of a technical baseline.
  • Experience defining and leading CDM projects.
  • Experience managing a development lifecycle.
  • Superior analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills including effectively explaining concepts to managers and government leaders.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting.
  • Willing to travel domestically as needed.
  • Expertise in building NASA configuration and data management teams and capabilities.
  • Current and strong working relationships with NASA across the agency.
  • Experience with life cycle review management and knowledge of technical disciplines related to human spaceflight systems and programs.
  • 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.
  • A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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