Space Technology Senior Policy Analyst and Engineer

BryceTech•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

BryceTech is seeking a senior engineer to join our team who can deliver policy, technical, and processes improvements to government space technology research and development (R&D) and demonstration programs. The position specifically supports NASA’s Small Spacecraft Technology (SST) and Flight Opportunities (FO) Programs within the agency’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD). Work will support NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC, but may be performed remotely. Regardless of primary workstation, regular travel will be required for this position.

Requirements

US Citizenship
Space flight project or program management experience
Experience with risk-tolerant or iterative approaches to space technology R&D and demonstration
Familiarity with common SST mission elements, such as spectrum licensing, orbital debris assessments, and launch safety documentation
Masters in relevant field
18 years relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

Areas for improvement may include, but are not limited to: Technology project acquisition, Program and project performance management, Design and conduct pilot studies/impact evaluations, as needed

Responsibilities

Work with the SST/FO Program Executive and other program personnel
Provide recommendations to tailor NASA R&D program and project management requirements to reduce time to flight with an appropriate risk profile
Coordinate with Senior NASA personnel at centers and headquarters to build consensus on tailored requirements
Systematically identify, recommend, and execute improvements to program policies and processes
Document program processes and policies
Support strategy, management, and integration operations