Project Coordinator - Operational Programs Directorate

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, USGS and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.
Part of CSG, the Operational Programs Directorate (OPD) provides program management and systems engineering support to numerous programs at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This support spans all mission phases, from concept through design, development, deployment, and operations, all program sizes, from small exploratory projects through the large "flagship" programs that GSFC manages for other agencies, and both flight and ground systems.
OPD is looking for a Project Coordinator (Project Management Staff V - Business Administration - General Program Office) to form the core of a Program Management Office (PMO) in OPD. The selected candidate will provide centralized project management expertise, support, and control to the OPD portfolio.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based at either the Goddard Space Flight Center or our Aerospace office in Greenbelt, MD, offering a hybrid work model that combines 3-4 regular onsite workdays with remote flexibility as business needs allow.
What You'll Be Doing

• Design, implement, and manage a Program Management Office function within OPD
• Support OPD leaders in organizing and coordinating multiple action teams to solve our customer's hardest problems, including developing project schedules and identifying resource needs
• Establish, document, and coach tailored project management policies to enable standardized "best practice" levels of support to our customers
• Provide technical editing of customer deliverables
• Track major team activities to successful conclusion with results that benefit the missions we support
• Leverage problem solving skills to identify and resolve obstacles to timely project completion
• Gather and report with clarity consolidated project status and financial information to customer and corporate leadership

What You Need to be Successful: Engineering Integration - Enterprise Systems Engineering
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• 15 or more years of progressively responsible program management office experience with credible success in one or more of the following areas:
  • Integrated Management Scheduling
  • Financial tracking and reporting
  • Stakeholder coordination, engagement, and event planning
  • Capturing lessons learned and best practices
  • Policy Development
  • Organizational Structure
  • Results-oriented, plan language progress reporting
• Direct experience with the government agencies OPD supports: NOAA, NASA, and/or USGS
• Proven success working with all organizational levels
• Excellent teaming skills with an ability to multi-task across various issues/customers simultaneously
• Proven ability to organize/manage multiple priorities coupled with the flexibility to quickly adapt to ever changing business needs
• Excellent written communication skills - organize complex materials and concepts in clear and logical manner using plain language and compelling graphics
• Excellent verbal communication skills - clear, concise, positive, persuasive; builds consensus through listening and speaking
• Thrives on helping the teams solve complex problems with simple, innovative solutions
• Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically approx. 10%
• Willing to work on-site at NASA GSFC or the Aerospace office in Greenbelt, MD 3-4 days per week
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Direct experience with agencies that collaborate with NASA, NOAA, and USGS, such as the Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, etc.
• Professional certifications in program management disciplines
• Outstanding communication skills: listening, writing, and presenting
• Advanced degree from an accredited university

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)
$120,300 - $180,400
Pay 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, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.