Spaceflight Hardware Task Order 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. The JETS II contract is seeking a Spaceflight Hardware Task Order Manager to support the JETS II contract at NASA's Johnson Space Center. This role serves as the primary interface with NASA customers for assigned task orders and is responsible for ensuring successful execution across technical, schedule, and cost objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to a dynamic and fast-paced environment supporting human spaceflight.
Key Responsibilities :
- Serve as the primary point of contact for NASA customers on assigned task orders
- Manage task order performance, including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables
- Track budgets, labor hours, and support financial reporting requirements
- Define and update task order scope in collaboration with NASA throughout the fiscal year
- Coordinate with project managers and leads to anticipate and manage changes in work or charges
- Provide monthly variance reports and detailed financial summaries to NASA stakeholders
- Develop and tailor reporting formats to meet specific customer needs
- Oversee staffing, onboarding, and workforce alignment in coordination with leadership
- Conduct regular project reviews covering cost, schedule, risk, and deliverables
- Maintain active risk management across all assigned projects
- Support Basis of Estimate (BOE) development for new work proposals
- Ensure compliance with contractual, audit, safety, and quality standards
- Collaborate with technical leads, functional managers, and subcontractors for effective execution
- Prepare, present and deliver monthly status reports and performance metrics to NASA and contract stakeholders
Requisition Qualifications :
Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experienceExperience in aerospace, engineering services, or government contracting5+ years of project, program, or task order management experienceProven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and technical performanceStrong leadership, communication, and customer service skillsExperience working with senior managers, customers, and multidisciplinary teamsHighly organized with strong attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools (MS Office Suite, MS Project, etc.)Must be able to support onsite at NASA / JSC and offsite in person.Requisition Preferences :
Bachelor's degree in Business or Project Management (with relevant experience)Experience supporting NASA or similar government task order environmentsPrior leadership experience in staff management and customer engagementPMP or equivalent project management certificationFamiliarity with Smartsheet and workflow automation toolsWhy Join Our Team?
Excellent personal and professional career growth9 / 80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicableOnsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)Much, much more!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.