Clearance: U.S. citizenship and DoD security clearance (or ability to obtain) is required
Experience: 7+ Years (Mid-career to Expert Level)
Location and Onsite Requirements: On-site, National Capital Region
Position Description
The candidate will support a government program manager to execute their mission and vision of existing programs. Candidate will actively manage technical performers to ensure alignment with program objectives. Candidate will maintain documentation and records of meetings, tasking, and deliverables. Candidate will write program update reports and presentations as needed per the client.
Comprehensive understanding of current state-of-art in spacecraft engineering and mission design are required. Experience in spacecraft controls and orbital dynamics and/or other spacecraft subsystems are highly desired. Understanding or experience with US DoD Space Policy and/or NASA space policies is highly preferred to assist in stakeholder management.
Desired Capabilities
Prior first-hand experience in technical spacecraft project management
Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technical areas; highly adaptable to change
Resilience in supporting dynamic programs environments
Persistence to find technical and administrative solutions and break down roadblocks
Strong organization and project management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills; craft narratives via PowerPoint slides
Responsibilities
Supporting government program manager in development of technical evaluations, reports, briefings, and other communications
Stakeholder engagement, including programs across the various US government agencies and services
Attending and organizing program reviews/site visits/field tests
Relevant Technical Skills
Spacecraft and space mission design, System engineers, Attitude Control Propulsion Systems, Orbital Dynamics, Astronomy, Telemetry and Control, Avionics Design, Structural Analysis, Payload integration, Mission planning, Spacecraft subsystems, Launch vehicle coordination, Electromagnetic interference, Modeling and simulation, Reliability engineering, Deep space navigation, Space policy, Space traffic management, In situ resource utilization, Thermal management