Project Management Specialist III

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.
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.
As a member of the Civil Systems Group you will be part of an experienced team of scientists and engineers working together to advance the mission of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN). In addition to supporting our team performing Independent Assessments and Reviews of federally funded research activities you will be responsible for coordinating various projects in support of a larger program or contract which includes project control regarding tasks, schedules and financing. This work requires an interest and passion in nonproliferation research, development, and analysis.
This position could be located in Albuquerque, NM, Crystal City, VA or remotely based.
What You'll Be Doing

• You will oversee processes, program or project implementations and management tracking systems to generate monthly deliverable report for NNSA customer and submits through AeroReports
• Define needs, designs, implements and refines solutions for key stakeholders
• Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives
• Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems
• Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel
• Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing
• Report project status, such as budget, resources, technical issues, or customer satisfaction, to managers
• Develop work plan execution schedules incorporating business process recommendations
• Ensures documentation is established, amended and retained for program lifecycle
• Develops and maintains the overall project documentation library ensuring all documentation is established, maintained and retained

What you Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:

• 5 or more years of project management experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 3 or more years of project management experience with an Advanced Degree experience
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with experience in database management.
• Customer service orientation
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and projects
• Must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Effective interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to rapidly adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• This position may require a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. US 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:

• 5 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree
• Experience working with DNN R&D
• Experience working with nuclear nonproliferation research.
• Experience working at a national laboratory.
• Currently hold or qualified for active Q or TS 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)
$64,729.60 - $84,177.60 - $103,625.60
Pay Basis: Hourly
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.