Federal Programs Project 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.

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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.

We are looking for a Federal Programs Project Manager (Member of Technical Staff/ Senior Member of Technical Staff– Technical Project Management). Within the Federal Programs Division (FPD) subdivision, you will be part of a diverse team providing technical expertise and analysis-based decision support. The successful candidate improves the quality of task execution, project coordination, and control activities across the FPD portfolio, while managing technical and analytical aspects for various projects, investigations, and analyses related to civil space systems to include DHS, FAA, DOC, and NSF. The candidate also supports the FPD business rhythm through providing technical analysis, maintaining metrics, compiling reports, and monitoring workflows.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based in Crystal City, VA, offering a 100% onsite work model, option for Hybrid that combines 4-5 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop recommendations to support efficiencies and cost savings, including improvements for collecting, consolidating, and analyzing project data to extract key takeaways.
• Partner with technical Principal Investigators (PIs), gaining a basic understanding of projects, identifying risks and issues, and escalating where necessary.
• Deliver monthly status reports to customers and senior leadership, capturing key contributions and progress.
• Assist in implementing data analyses, data products, and metrics for program management offices; conduct data analysis to support project reporting and decision-making processes.
• Manage contract deliverables, technical publications, and travel reports to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Oversee monthly invoicing and ensure customer invoices are submitted and paid.
• Perform data management tasks, including managing SharePoint repositories and conducting data analysis to support project reporting and decision-making.
• Manage the Aerospace Demonstration and Visualization Center (ADVC) to coordinate with Enterprise Information Services (EIS) personnel, establish operational standards for effective use of space, and oversee schedule for facilities access, operations, and maintenance.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the < Member of Technical Staff- Technical Project Management >

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in a relevant field such as science, engineering, or another related discipline.
• At least 3 years of increasingly responsible and related engineering, scientific, and/or technical project management experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Independent, self-motivated, and proactive ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint).
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site approx. 10% of the time.
• This position requires 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.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the < Senior Member of Technical Staff- Technical Project M