International Space Station (ISS) Utilization Process 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.
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This position falls under our Human Spaceflight and Exploration group. This position will serve as a Utilization Process Manager responsible for the integration of International Space Station (ISS) utilization activities, processes, and tools for the ISS Research Integration Office teams.
What You'll Be Doing
This role includes providing critical leadership in continuing to improve the Science Technology and Exploration (ST&E) Integration Flow and for the management of ISS community-wide integration of payloads, resource prioritization, and OZ Certification of Flight Readiness.
This also includes serving as the responsible NASA manager for the Research Integration Office Requirements Baseline Integration Tool (ORBIT) and Program Science Toolbox (PST).

• Coordinate with ISS Program Offices, stakeholder community, International Partners, the Payload Integration Manager contractor team, the Mission & Program Integration contractor, and the research clients to execute and integrate utilization process and tool updates and implementation of new utilization processes that meet the needs of the research client community.
• Ensure consistency in utilization processes and effective horizontal integration and planning across all payloads.
• Identify and lead strategic changes that support the continuous improvement of ISS Program level integration.
• Author, assemble, or modify utilization processes, payload community resources, and reference material.
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance utilization processes and tools and to increase ISS Research Integration Office's effectiveness in integration and planning of payloads for launch and operations on ISS; identify and develop process improvement and cost savings ideas for presentation to the appropriate ISS management officials
• Participate in formal and informal International Space Station (ISS) forums, panels, and/or boards as needed, to identify and lead strategic changes that support the continuous improvement of ISS Program level integration.
• Ensure that ISS Senior Managers are regularly informed about the overall progress of the integration of science and technology research onto the ISS via regular statuses, open issue briefings, and schedule assessments.

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years' working in human spaceflight matters, both developmental and operational
• Strong project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to develop and clearly communicate complex information
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Independent and self-motivated; proactive ability to learn on the job and serve as the primary interface to the customer
• Ability to work within a team environment, where the team is distributed across multiple NASA Centers, Contractors and Private Industry

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

• 10+ years' experience within NASA or working on programs supporting NASA Scientific Research
• Understanding of specific NASA human spaceflight topics and research
• Extensive project management expertise
• Excellent presentation skills

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 diverse 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/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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 The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.