Job Description - Crew Systems & Suit Projects Section Manager (ADV000AB7)

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration as NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Section Manager for EC5 to join the team!

Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Project Development Group Manager. The position is responsible for the direct management of approximately 40 people managing projects within the Crew Systems and EVA Office, and the Crew and Thermal Systems Division.
• Ensure employees in functional areas follow established procedures and generate finished work products under time and budgetary constraints and ensures products yield the expected outcome and established quality levels. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Coordinate the creation and revision of task orders.
• Ensure projects are adequately staffed across multiple sections and departments.
• Perform routine project reviews for cost, schedule, risk management, and deliverable adherence.
• Maintain active risk management (technical, cost, and schedule) on all projects and work functions.
• Communicate project status to senior management.
• Approve timecards and travel.
• Document and perform personnel performance reviews.
• Coordinate issues across multiple JETS organizations which could include source limitations, technical challenges, process breakdowns, etc.
• Establish a framework and oversight for technical correctness on all work performed by section.
• Provide rough orders of magnitude (ROM's) and basis of estimates (BOE's) for project and tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requisition Qualifications:

• A BS degree and a minimum of 5-10 years of experience are typically required.
• Must be able to perform management duties associated with approximately 40 people.
• Familiarity with EA-023, Class 1E, along with flight hardware certification and other flight hardware processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a history of effectively interacting with senior managers at all levels. Minimum of 5 years’ experience with NASA/JSC flight hardware processes.

Requisition Preferences:

• Prefer 10 years of experience with NASA/JSC flight hardware processes.
• Prefer previous experience with EVA hardware and crew systems development efforts.
• Candidates must be proactive, responsive, and show great initiative.
• Prior experience with task order contracts.
• Prior experience in developing schedules, budgets, and project plans.

Why Join Our Team?

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Work Environment:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines:

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance:

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements