On-Site Wildfire Science Project Coordinator

Science Systems and Applications, Inc (SSAI); Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) invites applications for a Wildfire Science Project Coordinator to oversee a portfolio of funded science projects supporting NASA's Earth science mission.

This on-site role is based in Greenbelt, MD and requires a strong background in atmospheric or earth sciences and project coordination. The candidate will manage schedules, deliverables, and communications with investigators, partners, and NASA program managers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Computer Science or related discipline with 6+ years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience managing project logistics, coordinating meetings, and facilitating communications with investigators and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and written/oral communication skills for reports and science highlights.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timelines, milestones, and deliverables across 13 active wildfire science projects.
• Track project progress, risks, and dependencies to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Collaborate with scientists, principal investigators, and external partners to support project execution.
• Prepare project schedules, status reports, meeting agendas, and action-item trackers.
• Support reporting to NASA program managers and government stakeholders.
• Coordinate project meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Monitor project performance against milestones and reporting requirements.
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure compliance with program standards.
• Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary wildfire research teams.
• Support resource planning and cross-project coordination to achieve program objectives.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking/organization

Technical report writing

Education

Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science or related discipline

Job description

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) invites applications for a Wildfire Science Project Coordinator to oversee a portfolio of funded science projects supporting NASA's Earth science mission.

This on-site role is based in Greenbelt, MD and requires a strong background in atmospheric or earth sciences and project coordination. The candidate will manage schedules, deliverables, and communications with investigators, partners, and NASA program managers.