Project Specialist

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time, on-site Project Specialist at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center. The role involves providing project administration support, including schedule management and risk assessment for NASA Program Managers.

Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years in Project Management, proficiency in project scheduling tools, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project Management or a related field.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools (Microsoft Project or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Managers to develop schedules.
• Identify and resolve project risks.
• Prepare monthly reports and technical presentations.

Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

2+ years in Project Management

Experience in government contracting or aerospace research

Tools

NAMIS

Jira

Job description

Job Summary

Project Specialist – NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC)

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA) is seeking a full‑time, on‑site Project Specialist to provide project administration support services, including project schedule creation and maintenance, risk identification and monitoring, data review, reporting, and project coordination for NASA Program/Project Managers. The role requires residing within reasonable commuting distance to AFRC; remote work is not offered.

Salary Range: $72,000 – $82,000

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; must communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Control (PP&C)
  • Coordinate with Project Managers and the Project Support Office to develop schedules, reporting criteria, and records.
  • Create, build, maintain, and revise project schedules for multiple AFRC programs and projects.
  • Facilitate schedule build and revision sessions with Program Leadership, chief engineers, and Project Managers to validate schedule structures.
  • Develop systems for data collection and reporting criteria, compile statistics, and support narrative writing for reports.
  • Monitor timelines, track document submissions, and maintain audit files.
  • Analyze schedule performance, present metrics and analysis to management and project leadership.
  • Support the development and maintenance of planning & control systems and tools aligned with AFRC policies.
  • Advise on different schedule structures and risk mitigation strategies for project managers.
  • Demonstrate ownership in providing scheduling and risk support across multiple projects.
• Project Risk Assessment
  • Identify, communicate, and resolve programmatic risks and issues to prevent impacts on project success.
  • Facilitate risk reviews and present findings to Program/Project Managers and stakeholders.
  • Evaluate risks relative to Center‑approved missions and objectives, including safety considerations.
  • Provide insights on schedule updates, potential slips, and upcoming risks to PMs and stakeholders.
  • Design and implement procedures to meet project objectives and compliance criteria, prepare memorandums, and resolve issues with agencies.
• Reviews & Reporting
  • Prepare monthly reports with footnotes and evaluate program performance and efficiency.
  • Brief management on action item status and performance metrics.
  • Assist with technical reports and presentations for periodic project reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, SIR, ORR, TRR, SSWG, PMR, and other required reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project Management or a related field.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools (Microsoft Project or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with NASA project management policies (NPR 7120.5) and tools such as NAMIS or Jira.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess schedule risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum 1 year of experience preparing and presenting technical briefings and reports to senior leadership.
• Experience in a government contracting or aerospace research environment is preferred.
• Experience in flight research, aeronautics, or aerospace research programs is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing project scheduling and/or risk management support in a government contracting or aerospace research environment.
• Experience facilitating schedule build sessions and risk reviews with senior program leadership.
• Experience with NASA systems and tools such as NAMIS, Jira, or similar.
• Experience preparing and presenting technical briefings, reports, and schedule metrics to management.

Benefits

AMA offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave; 401(k) matching with immediate vesting; tuition reimbursement; short‑ and long‑term disability plans; and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

EEO Statement

Analytical Mechanics Associates 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.