Mission Manager

Analytical Mechanics Associates; Kansas; Remote; USD 80,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mission Manager to support the Earth System Science Pathfinder Program Office. This part-time position involves ensuring successful project execution under NASA's Earth Science Division, offering a unique impact in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a technical degree and project management experience, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Paid holiday leave

401(k) matching plan

Tuition reimbursement

Short/long term disability plans

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Engineering or Science discipline required.
• Experience with NASA Class C and D projects expected.
• Spaceflight or airborne hardware experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful delivery of ESD investments on time and within budget.
• Conduct monthly project assessments and develop forward-looking analyses.
• Integrate and present project metrics to senior NASA leadership.

Skills

Written Communication

Independent Assessment

Project Management

Technical Evaluation

Education

Technical degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

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Job Description

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks to hire a mission manager to support the Earth System Science Pathfinder Program Office (ESSPPO). ESSPPO is a unique program office within the NASA Earth Science Division which executes the Earth Venture Portfolio of Missions, Instruments, Suborbital Investigations, and Continuity Missions. Selections are made by NASA Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters and are cost-capped, and schedule constrained. These restrictions provide a distinctive environment for successful implementation. This opportunity is a part-time position supporting the ESSPO in Hampton, Virginia or remote location as part of the Research, Science, and Engineering Services (RSES) contract.

Job Description

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks to hire a mission manager to support the Earth System Science Pathfinder Program Office (ESSPPO). ESSPPO is a unique program office within the NASA Earth Science Division which executes the Earth Venture Portfolio of Missions, Instruments, Suborbital Investigations, and Continuity Missions. Selections are made by NASA Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters and are cost-capped, and schedule constrained. These restrictions provide a distinctive environment for successful implementation. This opportunity is a part-time position supporting the ESSPO in Hampton, Virginia or remote location as part of the Research, Science, and Engineering Services (RSES) contract.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that ESD investments successfully deliver the selected baseline science within cost and schedule.
• Conducting monthly assessments of each assigned project and developing a forward-looking analysis of project path.
• Integrating financial, technical, risk, and schedule inputs into a succinct assessment for the Program Office, SMD/ESD senior leadership, and with related PIs and Project Managers, including presenting such material to Senior NASA Leadership which can be used to make decisions regarding project execution.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree in an Engineering or Science discipline.
• Spaceflight and/or airborne hardware experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing independent assessments of NASA Class C and D spaceflight projects.
• Ability to independently evaluate project metrics including schedule, cost data, management, risks and mitigations, and liens and threats.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a US person.
  
  

This position requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

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