Project Controls and Coordination Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors. We are looking for a Project Controls and Coordination Analyst (Senior Member of Technical Staff - Technical Project Management). The selected candidate will support NASA’s Artemis Science Implementation Team at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. As part of the Implementation Team, you will provide integrated project management and coordination support across the formulation and execution phases of the Artemis Science campaign, helping ensure that planning activities are executed efficiently, risks are proactively managed, and stakeholders remain aligned throughout the mission lifecycle. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science, engineering, and program execution—supporting lunar exploration objectives by enabling disciplined planning, informed decision-making, and effective coordination across diverse teams. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related STEM discipline
3 or more years of professional experience in project controls, program coordination, systems engineering support, or related roles
Experience supporting complex technical programs, preferably within NASA or other government environments
Familiarity with project planning, scheduling, resource tracking, and documentation management
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing briefings and status reports
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities
Willingness to travel occasionally in support of reviews or coordination activities
This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering, science, business, project management, or a related discipline
Proven experience supporting Artemis, lunar science, or human exploration programs
Expertise with NASA project lifecycle processes and milestone reviews
Familiarity working with integrated master schedules (IMS) and variance analysis
Background coordinating across science, engineering, and program management organizations
Experience preparing executive-level status briefings
Interest in growing into a leadership role supporting mission planning and execution

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Artemis Science Team Leads to define task dependencies, milestones, and critical paths, and work with the Project Scheduler to build and maintain integrated schedules for the science campaign.
Monitor schedule performance, perform variance analysis, and support replanning efforts as needed.
Develop project planning data, including organizational charts, roles and responsibilities, deliverables lists, and delivery schedules that define execution plans for the Artemis Science Team.
Assist in developing resource estimates and bases of estimate for defined technical and programmatic tasks.
Generate and maintain project guidance documentation, including planning templates, milestone success criteria, and reporting formats.
Support the Artemis Science Team in the timely development and delivery of required project documentation.
Track technical and schedule progress for science team activities and relevant external program milestones (e.g., Moon-to-Mars milestones).
Prepare agendas for coordination meetings, capture action items, and ensure timely follow-up and closure.
Assist in the preparation and execution of project milestone reviews.
Develop customer status review packages and internal (Goddard Division/Directorate) status briefings.

Benefits

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
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect