Business Admin - Casual

The Aerospace Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Business Admin-Casual III to support executive-level NASA program planning and control. This remote position involves advising on project management processes, stakeholder communication, and enhancing operational efficiency for long-term NASA objectives. Join a team dedicated to shaping the future of human space exploration.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Professional growth and development programs

Education assistance programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years in program/project management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience leading process improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Recommend operational changes to support organizational goals.
• Develop standards and objectives for exploration areas.
• Report program status to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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.

Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight. We are looking for a Business Admin-Casual III supporting executive level NASA Program Planning and Control (PP&C) insight across all aspects of project planning, scheduling, cost management, and performance tracking across a NASA programs, ensuring projects adhere to budget, timelines, and technical requirements by leading the implementation of robust planning and control methodologies, monitoring progress and identification of potential risks, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive mission success. Representing Aerospace on this NASA team, you will shape the strategy and directorate operations implementation approach for NASA respective leaders, stakeholders, and teams.

Work Location

This is a Casual (less than 999 hours a year) remote position with customers at NASA Headquarters, some in person engagement may be required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Recommending operational changes and/or governance structures and approaches to support the organization's goals and long-term program or project roadmaps.
• Developing standards, processes, and objectives for high-risk areas of exploration to ensure alignment with industry trends and best practices; contributing specialized knowledge to improve processes and documentation.
• Conducting in-depth research and analysis of directorate strategies and initiatives to streamline activities and increase productivity, evaluating impacts of proposed solutions on the organization's operations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly reporting program status to senior leadership, project teams, and external stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to enhance program planning and control processes, implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with NASA standards.
• Serve as a highly proactive advisor, understanding issues and formulating options/recommendations, while working closely with the headquarters and program teams across other offices, working groups and panels.
• Support program office activities, working closely with civil servant program management in an advisory role supporting strategy development
• Refine technical integration and communications products and contribute to refining content and establishing strategy and vision
• Participate in NASA Program office and Artemis Program Office forums as well as International Space Station and Commercial Leo Development initiatives
• Develop special reports/discussions of findings, issues, conclusions, recommendations, and risk assessments
• Formulate recommendations to senior-level program management
• Perform other duties for the customer as required

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related discipline or equivalent experience
• 15 or more years of program/project management experience in developing effective operation management processes, reporting, procedures and systems.
• Experience leading process improvement efforts to reduce time and cost for generating required deliverables.
• Superior analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent tasks and provide direction on competing priorities.
• Excellent written communication skills - organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner
• Excellent verbal communication skills - clear, concise, persuasive; builds consensus through speaking; polished, professional style
• 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

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Technical master’s degree or MBA
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience with earned value management
• Experience within NASA programs
• Experience in human spaceflight
• Experience working with NASA Standing Review Board’s

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)

$33.92 - $50.88Pay Basis: Hourly

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.

Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight. We are looking for a Business Admin-Casual III supporting executive level NASA Program Planning and Control (PP&C) insight across all aspects of project planning, scheduling, cost management, and performance tracking across a NASA programs, ensuring projects adhere to budget, timelines, and technical requirements by leading the implementation of robust planning and control methodologies, monitoring progress and identification of potential risks, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive mission success. Representing Aerospace on this NASA team, you will shape the strategy and directorate operations implementation approach for NASA respective leaders, stakeholders, and teams.

Work Location

This is a Casual (less than 999 hours a year) remote position with customers at NASA Headquarters, some in person engagement may be required.

What You'll Be Doing

• Recommending operational changes and/or governance structures and approaches to support the organization's goals and long-term program or project roadmaps.
• Developing standards, processes, and objectives for high-risk areas of exploration to ensure alignment with industry trends and best practices; contributing specialized knowledge to improve processes and documentation.
• Conducting in-depth research and analysis of directorate strategies and initiatives to streamline activities and increase productivity, evaluating impacts of proposed solutions on the organization's operations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly reporting program status to senior leadership, project teams, and external stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to enhance program planning and control processes, implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with NASA standards.
• Serve as a highly proactive advisor, understanding issues and formulating options/recommendations, while working closely with the headquarters and program teams across other offices, working groups and panels.
• Support program office activities, working closely with civil servant program management in an advisory role supporting strategy development
• Refine technical integration and communications products and contribute to refining content and establishing strategy and vision
• Participate in NASA Program office and Artemis Program Office forums as well as International Space Station and Commercial Leo Development initiatives
• Develop special reports/discussions of findings, issues, conclusions, recommendations, and risk assessments
• Formulate recommendations to senior-level program management
• Perform other duties for the customer as required

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related discipline or equivalent experience
• 15 or more years of program/project management experience in developing effective operation management processes, reporting, procedures and systems.
• Experience leading process improvement efforts to reduce time and cost for generating required deliverables.
• Superior analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent tasks and provide direction on competing priorities.
• Excellent written communication skills - organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner
• Excellent verbal communication skills - clear, concise, persuasive; builds consensus through speaking; polished, professional style
• 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

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Technical master’s degree or MBA
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience with earned value management
• Experience within NASA programs
• Experience in human spaceflight
• Experience working with NASA Standing Review Board’s

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)

$33.92 - $50.88Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

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 vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• 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

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

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 .

About the company

The Aerospace Corporation is an American California nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center headquartered in El Segundo, California.

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