Project Support Specialist - Part-Time - NASA Goddard

ASRC Federal Holding Company; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a part-time Project Support Specialist to provide on-site support to NASA GSFC in Greenbelt, MD. The role focuses on office operations, scheduling, and coordination for the Moon to Mars Space Weather Analysis Office (M2M SWAO).

The ideal candidate will manage meetings, calendars, and documentation, liaise with executive leadership, and ensure seamless daily operations in a fast-paced, government contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of professional experience (or 7 years without a bachelor’s degree).
• Experience or education in heliophysics or STEM fields preferred.
• Proven ability to interface with executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; MS Planner a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NASA GSFC on-site office operations and 24/7 mission support readiness.
• Manage analyst shift scheduling, travel, leave, and back-up coverage.
• Facilitate daily hybrid meetings, badging, A/V setup, note-taking, and action tracking.
• Manage Director/Deputy Director calendars to avoid conflicts.
• Prepare presentations, reports, SOPs, and project documents.
• Oversee comprehensive office administration including records, shipping, inventory, facilities logistics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Executive interfacing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years experience

Tools

MS Planner

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work

ASRC Federal AFSS is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management support for real-time, mission‑critical defense systems. We are seeking a Part-Time Project Support Specialist to provide senior level support to a NASA contract in Greenbelt, MD.

Job Description:

Provide part‑time, on‑site project support to the Moon to Mars Space Weather Analysis Office (M2M SWAO) within the Heliophysics Science Division (Code 670) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). M2M SWAO conducts critical, real‑time space weather analysis for NASA missions across the solar system. This role requires a proactive, self‑sufficient problem‑solver and confident communicator. The ideal candidate will seamlessly interface with diverse teams and executive leadership to ensure continuous, efficient, and welcoming office operations.

Responsibilities:

• Operations Room Coordination: Serve as the coordinator for the M2M SWAO daily operations room, which provides 24/7 monitoring of solar activity during critical missions (Artemis, launches), by troubleshooting equipment, ensuring a safe and orderly facility, and acting as a knowledgeable, welcoming presence for analysts and visitors.

• Analyst Scheduling & Readiness: Manage shift scheduling of assigned analysts, track travel and leave, ensure back‑up coverage, and monitor team fatigue and workload and adjust schedule accordingly to ensure readiness and continuous, optimized mission support.

• Meeting & Event Facilitation: Drive the execution of daily hybrid tag‑ups, meet‑ups, briefings, and special events by managing badging, A/V setup, note‑taking, and action‑item tracking to ensure seamless communication. Represent the organization and communicate critical information in the absence of the Director and Deputy Director.

• Executive Calendar Management: Manage and forecast calendars for the Director and Deputy Director to prevent conflicts, ensure workday balance, and align daily activities with the office's strategic goals.

• Technical Writing & Process Development: Create, edit, and deliver presentations, reports, and project documentation. Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal workflows, and work instructions to standardize and improve services. Organizes tasks and projects using MS Planner or similar tool.

• Comprehensive Office Administration: Provide full‑spectrum office support to maintain efficient daily operations. This include managing records and updating electronic files; preparing official NASA correspondence and shipping documents; managing supply inventories; and coordinating facility logistics, office moves, IT requests, and property tracking.

Requirements:

• Ability to work on-site at NASA GSFC in Greenbelt, MD, five days a week, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (20 hours/week). Flexibility to work additional hours during surge periods.

• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Proven ability to anticipate needs, create efficient process flows, and comfortably interface with executive-level leadership, team members, and stakeholders.

• Highly capable of balancing multiple priorities, taking direction from leadership, tracking complex tasks, and rapidly distributing information across teams.

• Outstanding customer services skills; must be proactive and responsive to customer requests. Ability to learn quickly and think critically to create innovative solutions.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with MS Planner is a plus.

• Must meet government NAC and citizenship/permanent residency requirements for access to NASA GSFC. An extensive background investigation is required.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of professional experience (or 7 years of experience without a bachelor’s degree). Education, training, or demonstrated interest in heliophysics or a STEM‑related field is preferred.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Job Details

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Job Function Administration Support

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 39074.5 USD

Hiring Max Rate 58,643 USD