Human Spaceflight Project Manager

The Aerospace Corporation • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a seasoned Human Spaceflight Project Manager (Project Management Staff IV) to support NASA Ignition programs, integrate activities, and manage strategic projects spanning program lines. The role supports an office providing agency leadership in developing, analyzing, integrating, and implementing human spaceflight architectures, mission plans, and operational activities. The Project Manager will lead coordination and collaboration on key strategies and promote agency-wide engagement on Ignition topics with other agencies, commercial organizations, and international entities. This position requires full-time, on-site work at the company’s Houston, Texas facility.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience, including significant experience working with NASA.
• Substantial experience in human exploration topics.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts effectively to technical and executive audiences.
• Experience collaborating with international partners.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience with NASA human spaceflight programs and teams, including direct engagement with program office leadership in LEO and Exploration.
• Strong background in communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience translating highly technical topics.

Responsibilities

• Enable engagement strategies across exploration topics, including Artemis, Moonbase, LEO, nuclear, and science initiatives.
• Establish and coordinate workshops and summits to integrate communities.
• Collaborate with senior NASA program leadership across government and industry to develop stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Develop and deliver progress reports to senior internal teams and external partners, including executive leadership.
• Lead planning for technical interchange meetings and help drive strategy closure for programs.
• Prepare and deliver clear, actionable reports and presentations for senior program office and Mission Directorate leadership.

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 benefits 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree