Human Landing System (HLS) SME 2

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. seeks a CPSS PP&C SME2 to support NASA's Human Landing System Program Office at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. Responsibilities include planning, control, and independent assessments across multiple projects to enable Artemis missions.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, affordability analysis, mentoring program managers, and providing input for reviews and senior decision-making in a complex, national program environment.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Education: BA/BS degree.
• Years of Experience: 20 years of directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead major technology assignments.
• Evaluate performance results and recommend major changes affecting short-term project growth and success.
• Function as technical expert across multiple project assignments.
• Support strategic program and project reviews and special studies.
• Provide input and recommendations for alternatives or make-or-buy analysis and planning.
• Provide input and recommendations for the development and execution of the business plan process.

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Human Landing System (HLS) SME 2

Job Locations

US-AL-Huntsville

Job Details

• Job ID: 2026-9378
• Category: Program Management
• Type: Full Time
• Biweekly Hours: 80
• Location: Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

Position Summary

Odyssey is recruiting for a CPSS PP&C (Consolidated Program Support Services Program, Planning, & Control) SME2 to support NASA's Human Landing System (HLS) Program Office. Help make history and be part of a program providing the launch capability essential for reaching the lunar vicinity and advancing sustained human exploration of deep space!

NASA's Space Launch System Program at Marshall Space Flight Center is responsible for developing and certifying the super heavylift rocket that enables crewed deepspace missions as part of Artemis. The SLS Program Office oversees vehicle design, manufacturing, testing, and performance verification to ensure safe delivery of Orion, astronauts, and cargo beyond Earth orbit. Key mission areas include integration with Exploration Ground Systems and the Orion Program, coordination with the Moon to Mars Program Office, and support for upcoming Artemis missions such as Artemis II, III, and IV.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Plan and lead major technology assignments.
• Evaluate performance results and recommend major changes affecting short -term project growth and success.
• Function as technical expert across multiple project assignments.
• Support strategic program and project reviews and special studies.
• Provide input and recommendations for alternatives or "make-or-buy" analysis and planning.
• Provide input and recommendations for the development and execution of the business plan process, business plan, and strategic plans.
• Provide input and recommendations for conferences, meetings, and program and project reviews.
• Develop handbooks and training courses.
• Provide affordability analysis and planning recommendations.
• Provide input, advice, and recommendations to Independent Review Teams.
• Review project documentation, technical reports, requirements documents, and memoranda to support decision-making.
• Support program reviews and provide independent assessments.
• Provide management analysis of program and project execution.
• Provide scenario planning.
• Serve as an advisory member of program or project Standing Review Boards (SRB), as applicable in the SRB Handbook.
• Provide mentoring to program and project managers, Center and organizational management, and technical and scientific personnel as required.
• Provide specialized skills and experiences related to ongoing programmatic activities in order to measure program progress toward prescribed goals as required by any NASA Center.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Education: BA/BS degree.
• Years of Experience: 20 years of directly related experience, possessing and applying comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clearance: Current DoD Secret or TS Clearance

Additional Information

• Location: On-site at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL
• Travel: Travel may be required at the Customer's request.
• Onsite: Telework capabilities for local candidates (percentage of telework allowed will vary based on the Customer's discretion)

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities