On-Call Program Planning and Control Specialist

ASRC Federal•Greenbelt, MD

24d

About The Position

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) is seeking an on-call Project Planning and Control (PP&C) Specialist to provide expert-level support on a NASA contract located in Greenbelt, MD and Washington, D.C. This on-call position supports all PP&C functions including cost estimating and analysis, schedule analysis and management, risk management and analysis, and budget/resources management. The role advises on project budgets and schedules, identifies and assesses risks, and supports independent review preparation and execution. Functions performed include developing PP&C training materials and delivering PP&C training, participating on Standing Review Boards (SRB), and conducting program/project independent review and analysis. The individual works closely with program/project teams, SRB chairs, NASA/Goddard management and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination, analysis, documentation, and communication on a wide spectrum of PP&C analysis and implementation activities.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of and experience with NASA project lifecycles
Strong knowledge of and experience with Project Planning and Control (PP&C) in all project lifecycle phases
Strong understanding of activities involved in building and testing space flight hardware
Strong understanding of NASA policies and procedures, especially those related to management of space flight hardware developments
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of technical and project management staff
Proven ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet varying deadlines and competing priorities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Must meet government NAC and citizenship/permanent residency requirements for access to NASA GSFC; an extensive background investigation is required
Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

cost estimating and analysis
schedule analysis and management
risk management and analysis
budget/resources management
advising on project budgets and schedules
identifying and assessing risks
supporting independent review preparation and execution
developing PP&C training materials and delivering PP&C training
participating on Standing Review Boards (SRB)
conducting program/project independent review and analysis
ensuring effective coordination, analysis, documentation, and communication on a wide spectrum of PP&C analysis and implementation activities