The Acquisition Analysis and Information Department is seeking a Technical Administrative Specialist III to support data research, collection, validation, and reporting of space and launch data. Performs a wide range of technical support tasks related to the Acquisition Support and Systems Engineering Toolset (ASSET) and other department capabilities. Researches, compiles, and validates information on space and launch vehicle systems and launch milestone events entered and maintained in the ASSET Launch Log. Investigates and reports on space and launch anomalies, leveraging internal resources and external subscription services. Responds to customer requests for space and launch vehicle data contained within ASSET or other AAID tools. Maintains a shared repository of programmatic documents, including digitizing hard copy documents, and catalogs the artifacts and their accompanying metadata in ASSET and other corporate repositories. Develops and maintains data visualizations for space and launch data housed within ASSET and AAID tools.

Responsible for supporting management with configuration and data management requirements. Manages, updates, and maintains databases. Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company’s values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Integrity, and Objectivity.

Key Functions

• Researches contractor information and updates data to keep information accurate and current.
• Researches, formulates, and input data into database.
• Gathers and identifies needs. Creates and executes a plan to meet identified needs. Conducts internal briefings to discuss findings and recommend changes and/or updates.
• Collects programmatic documentation, scans documents, and provides document conversion and metadata.
• Researches and analyzes data and provides an analysis of results to support specialized studies and other activities.
• Creates and maintains anomaly records.
• Acquires, stores, and access programmatic data as needed.

Required

• Typically 7 or more years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent. Or 5 or more years of relevant experience with an Associate’s Degree in a related discipline
• Familiarity with configuration management
• Knowledge of U.S. and foreign space programs and vehicles
• Critical decision-making skills and customer service orientation
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot problems and must work well in a team environment
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and projects
• Effective interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, to self-initiate activities, and to work within timelines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred
 

• Training, use or proficiency with Tableau or similar data visualization tools
• Training, use or proficiency with Jira and Confluence
• Training, use or proficiency with database management

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 [email protected]. You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.