Fire Safety 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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Job Summary

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 a qualified individual 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 Spacecraft Fire Safety (SFS) project. 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. 

Work Model

This is a part-time Casual position which has the option to be fully remote anywhere within the United States. Remote Local (50-150 miles) or Remote Distant (>150 miles) of an Aerospace facility. Nominally based in based in Cleveland, OH, this role will combine regular onsite work with remote flexibility as the business needs allow.

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 project 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 leadership experience in spacecraft fire safety and be able to provide NASA with the technical knowledge of spacecraft fire safety projects, and strategic interfaces.  Experience in project management across technically diverse teams. Skilled in project strategy, planning, budgeting, development, advocacy, and execution of project content providing technical expertise. 

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 SFS.  

• 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 SFS 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 – MTS Casual III

Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD in engineering, physics, or applied science is required.  

• Minimum of 20 years of industry work experience.  

• Effectively work with multiple projects simultaneously.  

• Expertise in spacecraft fire safety in space flight projects. 

• Prior experience supporting a NASA or other government Program Office  

• Capability 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.  

• Willing to travel domestically approx. once a month or as required by the customer 

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• More than 20 years of industry work experience.  

• Over 10 years of experience with spacecraft fire safety. 

• Proactively identify and meet customer and stakeholder needs  

• Demonstrated aptitude towards high standards for quality and performance  

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min - Max)

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.