Casual/ Part Time Flight Hardware Project Management Subject Matter Expert

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.
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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.
The Civil Systems Group (CSG) is seeking qualified individuals with experience supporting program and activities of a diverse customer set at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and/or other Government customers. Functions include providing Project Management Subject Matter Expertise to NASA's Power and Propulsion Element (PPE). This position is in the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division and requires excellent customer service skills in building relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders. The incumbent must have the ability to work professionally with all levels of management, particularly senior customer officials.
This is a Part Time- Casual position working 2-3 days/week that will be based in Cleveland, OH. This position is hybrid, requiring at least 1 day per week onsite.
What You'll Be Doing
This position serves as a specialist in the Aerospace NASA Project Management Support Team, supporting NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). The incumbent is responsible for supporting multiple program support activities which may include advocacy, planning, estimating, development, and execution of approved programmatic content material, focusing on bridging technical needs of the customer. The incumbent must possess organizational and leadership experience in space Flight Hardware development. Experience in Project Management across technically diverse teams. Skilled in lifecycle management, hardware test and integration, instructional design and delivery, and experience working with government contractors.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed based on NASA customer needs. Candidates should be able to:

• Directly perform as a senior member of the customer's staff, providing day-to-day programmatic monitoring, assessment, and oversight of activities related to the PPE development.
• Develop task plans and associated milestones to track Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to NASA contractors.
• Advise PPE leadership of opportunities for technical engagement throughout the scientific and mission communities.
• Apply engineering and Project Management acumen to develop, conduct, and document processes associated with managing the technical aspects of a program/project.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to early career team members of the NASA team.
• Work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, to react quickly to changing requirements and schedules, and to provide products of consistently high quality.
• Willing to operate under the direction of Government personnel, the Aerospace Task lead, or other contractors placed in leadership positions within the team as needed.

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or closely related technical field
• 18 or more years of progressively demonstrated space systems acquisition experience, including multi-disciplinary systems engineering in a program, project, and policy oversight environment
• Demonstrated experience in space Flight Hardware development including verification and validation expertise
• Must have experience supporting a NASA or other government Program Office
• Ability to maintain NASA contractor information with discretion
• Ability to navigate evolving customer requirements, demonstrating flexibility and the capacity to swiftly adjust responsibilities and duties in response to changing client needs
• Communicate effectively and be able to summarize and present analysis findings to both Aerospace and NASA leadership
• Excellent verbal communication skills - clear, concise, persuasive; builds consensus through speaking; polished, professional style
• Ability to travel domestically approx. once a month or as required by the NASA customer

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Masters or PhD degree in engineering, physics, or applied science
• Demonstrated knowledge in Power and Propulsion Element (PPE)
• Demonstrated experience developing long-term plans for human rated vehicle activities

Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.