Project Support Specialist - Part-Time - NASA Goddard

ASRC Federal; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a Part-Time Project Support Specialist to provide senior-level on-site support for a NASA contract in Greenbelt, MD. The role emphasizes proactive, self-sufficient problem-solving and strong communication with analysts and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will coordinate 24/7 operations, manage schedules, facilitate meetings, and develop SOPs and workflows using MS Planner, while handling full-spectrum office administration in a collaborative government

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs and create efficient process flows.
• Experience interfacing with executive leadership and teams.

Responsibilities

• Operations Room Coordination for 24/7 monitoring of missions; troubleshoot equipment and maintain a welcoming presence for analysts and visitors.
• Analyst Scheduling & Readiness: manage shifts, travel, leave, back-up coverage, and workload balancing.
• Meeting & Event Facilitation: coordinate daily hybrid tag-ups, briefings, badging, A/V setup, notes, and action tracking; represent the organization when leadership is absent.
• Executive Calendar Management: forecast and align Director/Deputy Director calendars with office goals.
• Technical Writing & Process Development: create/edit presentations, reports, SOPs, and workflows; use MS Planner for task tracking.
• Comprehensive Office Administration: maintain records, NASA correspondence, shipping docs, inventory, and facility logistics.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling

Executive Interface

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years experience

Tools

MS Planner

MS Office

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.