Exploration System Architect Program Manager

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.
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. Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division and Civil Space Operations Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight and deep space exploration program office activities.
We are looking for an Exploration System Architect Program Manager (Project Management Staff IV). This role will provide development and management of the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD) collaboration environment for the strategy and Architecture office, supporting integration of internal and external content.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in, D.C. located at NASA HQ, Greenbelt, MD located at Goddard Space Flight Center, or El Segundo, CA. This is an onsite work model that combines 4 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What You'll Be Doing

• Develop ESDMD collaboration environments in conjunction with user needs and programmatic requirements.
• Provide technical expertise to support program requirements and technical team needs.
• Lead the technical coordination between Centers/programs supporting ESDMD SAO integration
• Support commercial partner accessibility to Next STEP/Moon2Mars collaborative environments and technical exchange platforms
• Support international partner accessibility to Moon2Mars collaborative environments and technical exchange platforms, which include but not limited to JAXA, CSA, and ESA.
• Work with KSC development teams to communicate project requirements and ensure operational readiness.
• Serve as the main POC for maintenance and accuracy of ESDMD SAO collaborative environments.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand requirements and design customized SharePoint solutions aligned with the goals and objectives of the NASA, encompassing document management, task tracking, collaboration portals, and knowledge repositories.
• Configure and customize SharePoint sites, lists, libraries, workflows, and forms to optimize functionality, usability, and performance in support of programmatic needs and operational workflows.
• Implement user-friendly interfaces and intuitive navigation structures within SharePoint sites, ensuring ease of access to critical information and resources for team members involved in activities
• Provide expertise to support inquiries by the technical community on SAO environments
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement policy and procedures in accordance with ESDMD/SAO and NASA strategic goals and objectives
• Identify breakthrough capabilities scanning NASA internal and external technology development activities

What You Need to be Successful - Project Management Staff IV
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university program
• 10 years or more years of increasingly responsible professional engineering and/or scientific experience, project/ program management, including experience in data integration
• Experience serving as integration leader and/or coordinator of a team of technical contributors.
• Ability to work in a quick-paced, small core team that leads technical discussions across a large technical community and influence teams across the NASA enterprise
• Proficiency in SharePoint architecture, site hierarchy, and security models
• Strong understanding of SharePoint, Nintex workflow, and Data Structures Design/Development
• Strong understanding of web development languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, RESTful web services, HTML, CSS, JSON, SQL)
• Superior analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including effectively explaining concepts to managers and scientists
• Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent tasks and provide direction on competing priorities.
• Prior experience identifying and resolving obstacles to completing project on time and to budget.
• Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers
• This position may require 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:

• Master's degree in a related discipline or Program/ Project Management certification
• More than 15 years of experience within NASA programs
• Familiarity with requirements development of NASA technology systems
• Experience performing or leading technical and programmatic tasks for NASA

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)
$106,000 - $160,500
Pay Basis: Annual
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 various 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 employer. 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 [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.