Open Innovation Advisor

Aegis Aerospace is currently looking for an Open Innovation Advisor to join our team in Houston, TX.

Overview:

The purpose of this position is to provide critical expertise and project coordination at NASA-JSC in support of the Center of Excellence for Collaboration for using Open Innovation tools across NASA and the federal government. This position is a teleworking position that requires occasional travel. Incumbent must have a technical background, preferably with scientific and/or engineering experience or expertise, be process oriented with an attention to detail, and be able to work independently and as part of a team. The Open Innovation Advisor will oversee multiple projects and work with teams across NASA and the Government to use Open Innovation tools to meet their technical and non-technical needs.

Did you know?

Aegis Aerospace has more than 30 years of experience in creating innovative and practical solutions to fulfill defense and space needs.

We are looking for candidates who are ready to revolutionize the space and defense industry and pioneer new technological advancements to safeguard our country.

Are you ready to Innovate, Explore, and Protect?

• Manage the full lifecycle of the NASA Tournament Lab toolkit for multiple projects from inception to close-out for NASA and other Government Agencies.
  
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend innovative methodologies and tools and/or platforms that support strategic initiatives.
  
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that align with Program Management strategy and goals.
  
• Assist with benchmarking activities, including the analysis of trends and report out of data systems.
• Coordinate with team members in support of Inter-Agency Agreements and funding documents for projects.
  
• Coordinate with public affairs officers in support of strategic communications.
  
• Attend and/or present at conferences and other meetings or site visits as required.
  

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 10 years of experience that led to increasing levels of responsibilities.
  
• Prior project management experience
  
• Prior experience successfully working with multiple customers and/or stakeholders in parallel
  
• Prior experience creating and implementing training plans
  
• Familiarity with Software/IT architectures, data systems, and development methods
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects and maintain customer satisfaction
  
• Proven ability to learn and adapt to multiple software tools, such as Microsoft Office products, Google Workspace, and Salesforce
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction

About Aegis Aerospace

We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX.  Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights and to discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at www.aegisaero.com.

Aegis Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer /M/F/disability/protected veteran employer.  

COVID-19 Regulations:  As a federal government contractor, Aegis Aerospace complies with all customer, federal, state, and local requirements regarding COVID-19.  Federal agency COVID-19 workplace safety protocols for Federal buildings and Federally controlled facilities still apply in all locations. Contractor employees working onsite in those buildings and facilities must still follow Federal agency workplace safety protocols when working onsite. This may include providing your vaccination status and undergoing testing if you are unvaccinated.