BT-23107 Project Manager - NASA Parachute Airdrop Testing

BT-23107

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement and an exceptional work environment. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

The Project Manager - NASA Parachute Airdrop Testing will support the JETS II contract supporting NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform project management for a NASA project to continue and expand parachute testing capabilities for human spaceflight applications (hardware development, integration, testing, and analysis).
• Provide budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating support.
• Monitor cost performance against established plans.
• Develop and maintain company and customer financial reports.
• Monitor scheduled deliverables against established plans.
• Oversee and develop procedures, work instructions and process flows.
• Review and analyze financial data to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Submit and track purchase requests, including subcontracts with the rigging team and machine shop in Yuma, Arizona.
• Prepare project monthly status meetings for Jacobs management (also present to NASA as requested).
• Perform risk analysis and tracking for the project.
• Interface frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA System Managers, and operational customers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors.
• Manage a dynamic team at multiple Jacobs facilities.
• Plan and execute hardware troubleshooting to investigate mechanical and electrical failures within flight hardware or test support hardware.
• Able to perform duties at Jacobs facility in Houston, TX and Yuma, Arizona (~ 2 weeks of travel per month during test campaigns).
• Perform job functions based on pre-established guidelines or instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering with 10+ years of related experience.
• Able to perform duties at Jacobs facility in Houston, TX and travel to Yuma, Arizona (~ 2 weeks of travel per month during test campaigns).
• Experience with NASA/JSC flight hardware process and certification.
• Prior experience managing and leading a team.
• Prior experience with financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating.
• Experience with requirements development, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space or aircraft flight hardware.
• Must have the ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical/electrical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.

DESIRED:

• Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
• Prior experience with large-scale test for space or aircraft hardware.
• Prior experience with parachute systems, airdrops, and/or flight test.
• Prior experience with hardware anomaly troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with common hand tools and proficiency using them to perform assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting on mechanical systems.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.
• This position will require some travel.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Will work with, and around, standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
• Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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).

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.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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