PEMSS Program Manager (BT-26197)

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead the PEMSS contract for NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View, CA.

The role focuses on planning, execution, and management, serving as the main liaison with NASA and ensuring delivery of engineering, manufacturing, science, and technical support services. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in federal contracts, multidisciplinary team leadership, and strong program-management skills, with regular work at NASA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical/management discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing federal government contracts including performance, staffing, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and coordinating personnel across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of PEMSS contract execution.
• Develop and maintain NASA relationships; serve as primary interface with NASA Ames.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Contract management

Customer relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences

20+ years related experience

Job description

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON CONTRACT AWARD

The Program Manager will support the space program located in Mountain View, CA (94035).

Bastion Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and management of its NASA Ames Research Center Project Engineering, Manufacturing, and Science Services (PEMSS) contract. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for NASA, provide overall leadership for program performance, and ensure the delivery of high-quality engineering, manufacturing, science, and technical support services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of NASA Ames operations, experience managing complex technical-services programs, and the leadership skills necessary to direct a multidisciplinary workforce. The Program Manager will coordinate resources, manage customer relationships, oversee cost and schedule performance, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements. The position will also leverage the complementary capabilities of Bastion Technologies Team to deliver innovative solutions and mission-focused support to NASA.

• Program Leadership: Provide overall leadership and management of PEMSS contract execution, ensuring performance meets contractual requirements, customer expectations, and established cost and schedule objectives.
• NASA Customer Relations: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with NASA Ames program managers, technical leads, contracting personnel, and other stakeholders. Serve as the primary interface between NASA and the contractor team.
• Technical Operations: Oversee the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, scientific, and technical services supporting NASA Ames missions, facilities, research activities, and operational organizations.
• Workforce Management: Lead and coordinate a diverse technical workforce, including recruitment, staffing, employee development, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Contract and Financial Management: Monitor program budgets, labor utilization, staffing levels, deliverables, subcontractor performance, and financial results. Identify and address risks before they affect program execution.
• Performance and Quality: Establish effective management processes, monitor key performance indicators, and ensure compliance with applicable contract requirements, quality standards, safety requirements, and NASA procedures.
• Teaming and Integration: Coordinate effectively with Bastion Technologies, Intuitive Machines, and other team members to integrate technical capabilities, facilities, personnel, and resources in support of NASA requirements.
• Risk Management and Continuous Improvement: Identify programmatic and operational risks, resolve issues promptly, implement corrective actions, and identify opportunities to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Growth and Customer Support: Maintain awareness of emerging NASA Ames requirements and identify opportunities to strengthen the team's contributions to NASA engineering, research manufacturing, and space exploration objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical or management discipline.
• Must have a minimum of 20+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing federal government contracts, including performance, staffing, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and coordinating personnel across multiple functional organizations.
• Strong customer relationship management, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, resolve complex issues, and deliver results in a demanding technical environment.
• Ability to work regularly at NASA Ames Research Center in the Sunnyvale/Moffett Field area.

DESIRED:

• Previous experience supporting NASA Ames Research Center or other NASA centers.
• Experience managing a large, multidisciplinary NASA engineering and technical support contract.
• Familiarity with NASA acquisition processes, federal contracting requirements, contract deliverables, and performance-based service contracts.
• Experience in aerospace engineering, spaceflight systems, research and development, manufacturing, mission assurance, or scientific operations.
• Experience managing subcontractors, joint-venture partners, or integrated contractor teams.
• Existing professional relationships within the NASA Ames technical and program management community.
• Experience identifying operational efficiencies, improving customer service, and supporting follow-on contract opportunities.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

SALARY RANGE:

$175,000.00 to $250,000.00, salary will depend on education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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