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The JETS II contract is seeking a
Spaceflight Hardware Task Order Manager to support the JETS II contract at NASA's Johnson Space Center. This role serves as the primary interface with NASA customers for assigned task orders and is responsible for ensuring successful execution across technical, schedule, and cost objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to a dynamic and fast-paced environment supporting human spaceflight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for NASA customers on assigned task orders
- Manage task order performance, including scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables
- Track budgets, labor hours, and support financial reporting requirements
- Define and update task order scope in collaboration with NASA throughout the fiscal year
- Coordinate with project managers and leads to anticipate and manage changes in work or charges
- Provide monthly variance reports and detailed financial summaries to NASA stakeholders
- Develop and tailor reporting formats to meet specific customer needs
- Oversee staffing, onboarding, and workforce alignment in coordination with leadership
- Conduct regular project reviews covering cost, schedule, risk, and deliverables
- Maintain active risk management across all assigned projects
- Support Basis of Estimate (BOE) development for new work proposals
- Ensure compliance with contractual, audit, safety, and quality standards
- Collaborate with technical leads, functional managers, and subcontractors for effective execution
- Prepare, present and deliver monthly status reports and performance metrics to NASA and contract stakeholders
Requisition Qualifications:This position has been posted at multiple levels. 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.
- Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience
- Experience in aerospace, engineering services, or government contracting
- 5+ years of project, program, or task order management experience
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and technical performance
- Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
- Experience working with senior managers, customers, and multidisciplinary teams
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools (MS Office Suite, MS Project, etc.)
- Must be able to support onsite at NASA/JSC and offsite in person.
Requisition Preferences:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Project Management (with relevant experience)
- Experience supporting NASA or similar government task order environments
- Prior leadership experience in staff management and customer engagement
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Familiarity with Smartsheet and workflow automation tools
Why Join Our Team? In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions Work Environment Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
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).
Equipment and Machines Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
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.
Other Essential Functions 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.
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