Chief Project Manager - EX

Chief Project Manager - EX

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States, we have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Project Manager - EX to join the team! The Chief Project Manager - EX will:

• Build a capable, cooperative and supportive team for the development, manufacturing, testing, certification, and sustaining engineering of major Government Furnished Equipment end items for engineering projects.
• Collaborate with NASA in developing Systems Engineering and Integration (SEI) people, processes and tools.
• Mentor Project Management (PM) and SEI personnel in critical thinking, decision making and behaviors to improve PM effectiveness and create high performing teams.
• Apply SE&I and Project Management processes and tools in the development, sustainment or operation of human rated flight hardware or systems.
• Direct and hold accountable matrix organizations in the requirements development, design, manufacturing, testing, and certification of flight hardware.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate issues within flight hardware, development or qualification test articles, or test support hardware.
• Review and evaluate the quantity, quality, and overall adequacy of results and conclusions drawn from accomplishment of engineering tasks.
• Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problems, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity.
• Define, communicate and mitigate project and program risks and opportunities.
• Address project problems in a timely and straightforward manner.
• Establish a healthy project environment.
• Foster strong, healthy customer relationships.
• Coordinate and support flight hardware products and systems development phases, through design, procurement, fabrication, test, data analysis, certification, and flight/mission delivery.
• Develop proposals and interface with program customers to present proposals

Requisition Qualifications: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.
• Position requires close coordination with the NASA Branch Managers, NASA Project Managers, NASA SEI Managers, Artemis and Gateway Subsystem Managers, ISS Subsystem SMEs, and ISS/Orion program representatives. Strong written and verbal communication skills is a must.
• Extensive experience with ISS flight hardware Class 1 processes and projects.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field (including space flight hardware development and certification processes), such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, environmental testing, and office software.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules and to work unsupervised for long periods.
• Background in flight hardware development, testing, analysis and certification.
• Knowledge or experience in Test and Verification of human rated systems.
• Strong leadership to motivate and inspire others, achieve high customer satisfaction and gain cooperation of others.
• Perform cost and schedule estimating and management functions.
• Perform risk management including risk assessment and implementation of risk reducing measures.

Preferences:

• Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
• Knowledge or experience in mission planning and analysis.

Why Join Our Team? In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions Work Environment Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task. Physical Requirements Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time). Equipment and Machines Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.). Attendance Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements. Other Essential Functions Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.