Wildfire Science Program Coordinator

Science Systems and Applications, Inc.; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) seeks a Wildfire Science Project Coordinator to track and coordinate a diverse portfolio of funded science projects in support of NASA's Earth science mission.

The on-site role in Greenbelt, MD involves coordinating timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications, with collaboration across scientists, investigators, and external partners to ensure timely progress and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years in the field or in a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing project logistics, coordinating meetings, and facilitating internal and external communications with investigators and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing reports, summaries, and science highlights for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in or supporting a scientific research environment, preferably in Earth science, atmospheric science, or a related discipline.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timelines, milestones, and deliverables across 13 active wildfire science projects.
• Track project progress, risks, and dependencies to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Collaborate with scientists, principal investigators, and external partners to support project execution.
• Prepare project schedules, status reports, meeting agendas, and action-item trackers.
• Support reporting to NASA program managers and government stakeholders.
• Coordinate project meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Monitor project performance against milestones and reporting requirements.
• Maintain organized project documentation and ensure compliance with program standards.
• Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary wildfire research teams.
• Support resource planning and cross-project coordination to achieve program objectives.

Skills

Project logistics coordination

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking

Written and oral communication

Education

Master's degree in Atmospheric/Earth/Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) seeks a Wildfire Science Project Coordinator to track and coordinate a diverse portfolio of funded science projects in support of NASA's Earth science mission.

The on-site role in Greenbelt, MD involves coordinating timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications, with collaboration across scientists, investigators, and external partners to ensure timely progress and compliant documentation.