Artemis Program Life Cycle Review Manager

The Aerospace Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Telework options

401(k) Plan

Relocation assistance

Professional growth

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an Artemis Program Life Cycle Review Manager (Project Engineer- Systems Engineering) to lead PP&C LCR activities at NASA centers in Houston or Washington, with travel as needed.

Requires a bachelor’s in a STEM field and 8+ years of related experience, plus NASA lifecycle/process knowledge and ability to obtain a security clearance. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or other STEM fields is required.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience.
• Knowledge of NASA program life cycle processes and program/project management stages.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for technical and managerial audiences.
• Ability to work under rapid change and pressure; travel approx. 10% domestically.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Life Cycle Review (LCR) expertise and management to the Artemis Program’s Program Planning and Control (PP&C) Office and interface with Artemis Program’s program/project LCR managers.
• Serve as the lead Artemis Program PP&C LCR team member to facilitate requirements levied by NPR 7120.5 in preparation for all Artemis Program’s Life Cycle Reviews (LCRs) and/or Key Decision Points (KDPs) and providing insight into the Artemis Program’s program LCRs (Human Landing System, Space Launch System, Orion, and Exploration Extravehicular Activity (Suits)).
• Facilitate guidance to the Artemis Program on the level of the maturity matrix products for each stage of the LCR or phase of the KDP.
• Review all Program and Project maturity matrix products within the milestone tool for all Artemis Program LCRs or KDPs.
• Interface with Artemis Program management to assist with the development of the Artemis Program Executive documentation with the NASA Headquarters secretariat for all Mission Directorate Program Management Council (DPMC) and Agency Program Management Council (APMC).
• Provide a consistent interface with Artemis PP&C management to progress the processes developed and used by the Artemis programs/projects; guide the internal teams and gather information on new or upcoming processes in work to prepare for implementation within the office or on an Artemis LCR.
• Primary interface with Artemis Program’s programs LCR Review Managers.
• Meet regularly to develop insight and report up to Artemis PP&C leadership technical plans for executing all program/projects LCRs.

Skills

SharePoint Online

Teams environments

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or other applicable STEM areas

Tools

SharePoint Online

Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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. We are looking for an Artemis Program Life Cycle Review Manager (Project Engineer- Systems Engineering). This role supports the Program Planning and Control Office of the Artemis Program in the planning and execution of programmatic life cycle reviews for the Artemis Program and in monitoring and providing insight into the Artemis Programs/Projects life cycle reviews and progress toward NASA Key Decision Points (KDPs). This position will be a part of the Aerospace team supporting Artemis Program PP&C which supports the programmatic activities for missions to the lunar surface. The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX or NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide Life Cycle Review (LCR) expertise and management to the Artemis Program’s Program Planning and Control (PP&C) Office and interface with Artemis Program’s program/project LCR managers.
• Serve as the lead Artemis Program PP&C LCR team member to facilitate requirements levied by NPR 7120.5 in preparation for all Artemis Program’s Life Cycle Reviews (LCRs) and/or Key Decision Points (KDPs) and providing insight into the Artemis Program’s program LCRs (Human Landing System, Space Launch System, Orion, and Exploration Extravehicular Activity (Suits)).
• Facilitate guidance to the Artemis Program on the level of the maturity matrix products for each stage of the LCR or phase of the KDP.
• Review all Program and Project maturity matrix products within the milestone tool for all Artemis Program LCRs or KDPs.
• Interface with Artemis Program management to assist with the development of the Artemis Program Executive documentation with the NASA Headquarters secretariat for all Mission Directorate Program Management Council (DPMC) and Agency Program Management Council (APMC).
• Provide a consistent interface with Artemis PP&C management to progress the processes developed and used by the Artemis programs/projects; guide the internal teams and gather information on new or upcoming processes in work to prepare for implementation within the office or on an Artemis LCR.
• Primary interface with Artemis Program’s programs LCR Review Managers.
• Meet regularly to develop insight and report up to Artemis PP&C leadership technical plans for executing all program/projects LCRs.

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or other applicable STEM areas
• At least 8 years of increasingly responsible professional experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the NASA program life cycle processes and program/project management stages
• Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express concepts and recommendations to personnel at all technical and managerial levels
• Ability to work effectively and quickly in real‑time environments of rapid change, conflicting requirements, and occasional pressure
• At least 3 years’ experience with SharePoint Online and Teams environments
• Experience working across diverse teams and different engineering disciplines
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Tool Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willing to travel domestically approx. 10%
• 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

• Advanced Science degree in engineering, science, or other applicable STEM areas
• Proven experience in Program Planning and Control (PP&C) and Life Cycle Review (LCR)
• Previously served as lead to support successful program execution and delivery

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) $117,300.00 - $175,900.00 Pay Basis: Annual

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

• 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

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 [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

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