Astromaterials Research Section Lead

PAE Government Services Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Astromaterials Research Section Manager to oversee a NASA-focused group, drive safety programs, and coordinate tasks and reporting across centers. You will manage staffing, budgets, and performance within a dynamic space exploration environment.

Requirements include a BS in a physical sciences field and 5–10 years of leadership experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant field and 5–10 years of experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination with managers and customers.
• Ability to review Task Orders and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Group Manager for Basic and Applied Science.
• Review and approve timecards and travel requests.
• Conduct personnel performance reviews and resolve issues.
• Perform recruiting activities.
• Ensure proper team reporting to NASA customer on tasking.
• Lead safety efforts in Research labs and promote a culture of care and safety.
• Provide regular status reports to the Department Director and DTM: staffing, schedule/budget highlights, risk, actions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Negotiation

Time management

Organizational skills

Task order review

Education

BS degree in Physical Sciences / Geosciences / Materials Sciences

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Astromaterials Research Section Manager to oversee a NASA-focused group, drive safety programs, and coordinate tasks and reporting across centers. You will manage staffing, budgets, and performance within a dynamic space exploration environment.

Requirements include a BS in a physical sciences field and 5–10 years of leadership experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.