Human Spaceflight Project Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors 

We are looking for a seasoned Human Spaceflight Project Manager (Project Management Staff IV) to support various NASA ignition programs, integrating activities and managing various strategic projects that translate across program lines. The office you are supporting provides agency leadership for the development, analysis, integration, and implementation of human spaceflight architectures, mission plans, and operational activities. In this role, you will lead coordination and collaboration of key strategies and help drive agency wide engagement across Ignition topics with other agencies, commercial and international entities. 

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in Houston, TX 

What You'll Be Doing 

• Serve as a key resource to the program office, enabling engagement strategies across various exploration topics for Artemis, Moonbase, LEO, nuclear, and science initiatives 

• Facilitate establishment and coordination of workshops and summits to integrate communities 

• Collaborate directly with senior NASA program leadership across government and industry to shape strategies for engaging stakeholders 

• Develop and deliver progress reports to senior internal teams and external partners, including executive-level leadership 

• Lead planning for technical interchange meetings and help drive strategy closure for programs 

• Prepare and deliver clear, actionable, reports and presentations for senior program office and Mission Directorate leadership 

What You Need to be Successful – Project Management Staff IV 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Associates' degree  

• 8 or more years of progressively responsible professional experience, including significant experience working with NASA 

• Substantial experience in human exploration topics  

• Demonstrated experience maintaining effective working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders 

• Strong presentation, and communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey technical concepts at all technical and executive levels 

• International partner collaboration 

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

• Extensive experience with NASA HSF programs, and teams, including direct engagement with program office leadership in LEO and Exploration 

• Strong background in communications and stakeholder engagement 

• Experience translating highly technical topics  

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$113,400.00 - $170,200.00Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.