Earth Observation Solutions Manager

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville seeks a Solutions Manager for the EarthRISE Project Office within the Earth System Science Center in Huntsville, AL. You will help co-develop Earth observation-based solutions for state and local governments and private sector partners across NASA centers.

Lead concept design, coordinate across teams and NASA HQ, track progress and report impact. Requires a Master’s degree and at least five years of project management experience, plus excellent written and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in project management, earth sciences, social sciences, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Implement project management practices across EarthRISE.
• Coordinate with NASA HQ and centers for active communication and collaboration.
• Support project coordination, communication, and collaboration with EarthRISE and NASA ESD initiatives.
• Lead strategic engagement for EarthRISE with SMEs and stakeholders.
• Regularly coordinate with research scientists, stakeholders and SMEs on status and progression of activities.
• Identify solution needs with Thematic Science, Cross-cutting Science, and Geospatial IT teams.
• Maintain cross-sectoral reporting and communication with NASA HQ as appropriate.
• Contribute to project concepts, workplans and impact reporting, ensuring feedback is integrated.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree with experience substituted for a degree

Tools

Geospatial IT tools

Job description

The University of Alabama in Huntsville seeks a Solutions Manager for the EarthRISE Project Office within the Earth System Science Center in Huntsville, AL. You will help co-develop Earth observation-based solutions for state and local governments and private sector partners across NASA centers.

Lead concept design, coordinate across teams and NASA HQ, track progress and report impact. Requires a Master’s degree and at least five years of project management experience, plus excellent written and