IT Project Management Specialist II

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.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Job Summary
Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as software architectural patterns, continuous integration and continuous deployment, web frameworks, implementation of software standards, with expertise in software engineering, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our IC, DoD, and civilian customers.
The Engineering Application Department is part of the Information Systems and Cyber Division. The department performs development and research focused on advanced visualizations, immersive technologies, web technologies, and software delivery for our government and civil customers.
This position can be considered a hybrid role: partially remotely with some onsite work in El Segundo, CA.
What You'll Be Doing

• Support a wide variety of Civil Systems Group and Space Systems Command customers through laboratory support
• Coordinates activities of a project team by working with functional management to allocate project resource needs and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of projects
• Identifies and coordinates changes in project scope
• Communicates with internal and external parties regarding status of specific projects
• Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management and ensures adherence to governance policies and procedures
• Conducts project meetings and provides analytical guidance to project teams. Recommends and takes action to develop solutions to problems
• Drafts, submits, tracks, and reports on project budget information
• Identifies project risk areas and works with management to mitigate prior to any negative project impacts

What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• Typically 1-5 years of relevant experience with Associate's Degree in a related discipline, or 5 or more years of relevant experience with High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience supporting, configuring, and maintaining assigned applications
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot problems
• Must work well in a team environment
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects
• Must possess strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need

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

• Demonstrated self-motivation and willingness to take initiative strongly preferred
• Ability to work both independently, as a team leader, and cooperatively within a team is strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are strongly preferred
• Experience in supporting, configuring, and maintaining computer systems, hardware, applications, and system automation and configuration management technologies
• Coordinates with other support teams including network, security, application, customer, and as applicable vendor teams regarding lab applications
• Current and active Top-Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access TS/SCI government clearance

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 - Mid - Max)
$74,464 - $96,845 - $119,226
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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.