Senior Specialist, Program Management

About This Role

This role involves managing and directing significant in-space missions for NASA, DoD, and Commercial Primes, focusing on program scope, schedule, and budget. The Senior Specialist will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of propulsion systems while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, testing, and integration of propulsion systems for high-profile national aerospace or defense missions
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure project stability throughout its lifecycle
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, government agencies, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with mission objectives
• Provide guidance on propulsion system design, performance, and compliance with national and international standards
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to monitor project performance and ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and scope objectives
• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and innovation to achieve mission success

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience with Bachelor’s Degree
• Or minimum 4 years of prior related experience with a Graduate Degree
• Or minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 4 years with a Graduate degree, or 10 years without a degree.

Nice to Have

• Strong background in propulsion systems and aerospace engineering
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management and risk assessment methodologies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with government or national aerospace programs

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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