Subject Matter Expert 2

Astrion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Subject Matter Expert 3 to support NASA's Artemis missions at Johnson Space Center, Houston. You will provide executive-level leadership across planning, requirements, and technology integration to deliver major programs and ensure mission success.

Lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee complex projects, and engage with government partners and senior leadership to shape mission outcomes and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• MS/MA required or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• 25+ years of applicable professional experience.
• Recognized authority in strategic planning, project planning, requirements management, stakeholder management or related functions.
• Experience leading major programs and high-impact technology initiatives.
• Proven ability to direct multidisciplinary teams and manage complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior SME in strategic planning, project planning, requirements management, stakeholder management, technology integration, or related areas.
• Provide executive-level technical and management leadership for major programs and high-impact initiatives.
• Set strategic goals, objectives, and execution plans aligned with priorities and mission objectives.
• Direct and oversee planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects with scope, schedule, cost, and performance targets.
• Act as primary technical authority for assigned programs and provide expert guidance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Requirements management

Stakeholder management

Technology integration

Executive leadership

Program management

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

MS/MA

Doctorate

Tools

PMP

PgMP

CSEP

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

Must be a US citizen

Join the NASA CPSS II team as a

Overview

Subject Matter Expert 3

Location: NASA JSC

Job Status: PT

Travel: Limited, as needed

Must be a US citizen

Join the NASA CPSS II team as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) 3 to support the Science and Technology Office (STO). This is your opportunity to contribute to the Artemis missions and shape the future of space exploration.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior authority and recognized programmatic subject matter expert (SME) in one or more specialized disciplines, including but not limited to strategic planning, project planning, requirements management, independent assessments, stakeholder management, technology integration, or related functional areas.
• Provide executive-level technical and management leadership for major programs, projects, and high-impact technology initiatives.
• Establish strategic goals, objectives, and execution plans that align with organizational priorities, customer requirements, and mission objectives.
• Direct and oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex projects, ensuring technical, schedule, cost, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned programs, providing expert guidance on complex technical and programmatic issues.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the execution of major assignments, ensuring effective coordination across technical, business, and program management functions.
• Direct and manage project activities, including financial management, resource planning, staffing, risk management, and overall program execution.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies, methodologies, and best practices to improve organizational effectiveness and project performance.
• Evaluate project performance, identify strategic risks and opportunities, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful program outcomes.
• Lead independent assessments, technical reviews, and organizational evaluations, providing executive-level recommendations and implementation strategies.
• Represent the organization in negotiations, customer engagements, technical exchanges, and executive-level meetings with government agencies, industry partners, and senior leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and executive leadership to support mission success and organizational objectives.
• Prepare and deliver executive briefings, strategic reports, white papers, and recommendations to senior government and corporate leadership.
• Mentor senior technical staff, project managers, and subject matter experts while fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, organizational policies, applicable regulations, and industry best practices throughout project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS/MA.
• Minimum of 25 years of applicable professional experience.
• Recognized authority and subject matter expert in one or more specialized disciplines, such as strategic planning, project planning, requirements management, stakeholder management, technology integration, or related programmatic functions.
• Extensive experience leading major programs, technology initiatives, or organizational efforts with significant strategic and operational impact.
• Demonstrated success directing multidisciplinary teams responsible for complex technical, business, and program management activities.
• Experience managing project financial performance, resource allocation, staffing, risk management, and overall program execution.
• Proven ability to establish strategic goals, develop execution plans, and lead organizations toward successful mission outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with customers, senior executives, and external stakeholders on complex technical, contractual, and programmatic matters.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills, including experience briefing executive leadership, government officials, and customer organizations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate or advanced graduate education in Business, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or other Federal government aerospace and research and development programs.
• Professional certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or other relevant industry certifications.
• Experience serving as a Program Manager, Chief Engineer, Technical Director, or equivalent executive leadership role on large, complex government programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, organizational transformation efforts, and high-visibility customer engagements.
• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary organizations and advising executive leadership on mission-critical technical and business decisions.