Project Manager

Location

Mountain View, CA | United States

Job description

This position is in support of the NASA Ames Research Center (ARC), whose primary focus is on research and development (R&D) including fundamental scientific research, concept development, prototype testing, and new technology creation. ARC performs R&D in support of NASA missions in collaboration with other NASA centers, academia, other federal organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and industry partners. Successful candidates will support success of NASA and ARC mission and goals in aeronautics, science, space technology, and human exploration in partnership with leading edge technical and research expertise from both student and faculty researchers.

This work is directly supporting NASA Academic Mission Services-2 (NAMS-2) which will provide the Aeronautics Directorate and the Exploration Technology Directorate of NASA ARC with capabilities to fulfill mission requirements from fundamental R&D through field-test deployments and operational missions. NAMS-2 includes a broad scope of evolving research, including the development of new and emerging capabilities and technologies. Projects include scientific research associated with air traffic management, advanced technology, nanoelectronics, and prototype software. This team will help meet aeronautics and technology mission objectives, particularly the improvement of aircraft and airspace safety as well as the transition of advanced aeronautics technologies into future air vehicles.

JOB DESCRIPTION

•Provide and support overseeing the work performed by contract and subcontractor staff.
•Responsibilities include personnel management, coordination of task plan changes between primary and subcontractors, management of task schedules and deliverables, and reviews of monthly and quarterly reports.
•Attend technical team meetings to track project status and provide expert advice on improving operational efficiency and effectiveness as needed.
•Review financial reports to ensure tasks stay on budget.
•Applies best-practice strategic program governance and proactive tactical execution in support of simulations and/or demonstrations to prevent issues from arising whenever possible, especially where scheduling and performance are critical path dependencies.

REQUIREMENTS

•A research scientist or engineer with a distinguished research reputation in their field.
•A Master's degree or higher in the appropriate scientific or engineering field plus at least six years of experience are requirements for this skill level.
•Experience in mentoring and leading others in team environments.
•Works independently most of the time and work requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.

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Salary

$100k - $160k