ECLSS Senior Project Manager

ECLSS Senior Project Manager

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 an ECLSS Senior Project Manager to join the team. The ECLSS Senior Project Manager will :

Report directly to the JETS Section Manager and provide direct support to the JETS EC Division Technical Manager and NASA EC3 Branch Chief for tasking

Lead large and / or advanced flight hardware projects for NASA ECLSS team under the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science contract

Lead a team of engineers to develop mechanical or electrical hardware for space flight

Perform project management for the sustainment of ECLSS hardware development, manufacturing, and assembly; in addition to troubleshooting anomalies and resupplying hardware

Develop conceptual designs, conduct trade studies, and assess and develop key project requirements

Manage risk throughout the life of the project, including cost, schedule and technical risks

Ensure and document compliance with space flight hardware requirements and processes

Effectively communicate project status to both JETS management and the NASA customer

Coach and mentor early-career members of the project team

Provide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating support

Monitor cost performance against established plans

Develop and maintain company and customer (primarily government) financial reports

Oversee and develop procedures, work instructions and process flows

Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy of reporting

Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware

Provide short, mid-, and long-range strategic and logistic plans for execution of new project development, sustaining engineering, and resupply activities related to hardware / software

Develop and present project status at EC3 Branch Chief's Technical, Cost, Schedule, and Risk (TCSR) reviews

Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions

Perform other duties as required

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 may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.

Prior experience with Government and internal company financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating.

Prior experience managing and leading a team.

Self-motivated, team player and adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels.

Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.

Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical / electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.

Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.

Requisition Preferences :

Experience with ISS flight hardware processing for spaceflight

Experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis

Experience at JSC or other NASA agency

Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process

Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures

Experience with NASA / JSC Class I flight hardware process and certification

Familiarity with reviewing Work Authorization Documents (WADs) to process Class I hardware for flight / testing support

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.