Space Systems Project Management Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations 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 youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures policy and strategy developmental planning system of systems engineering and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers including Air Force Space Command U.S. Strategic Command Air Force Materiel Command and senior leadership at the Pentagon but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.

As a Project Management Specialist you will support the Special Programs Divisions mission to deliver critical space and ground capabilities to the particular the successful candidate will work with the Space-Based Surveillance and Reconnaissance Departments leadership and technical staff to manage a portfolio of rapidly executed high-potential projects selected to address the customers hardest challenges. The Project Management Specialist will be instrumental to the creation implementation and maintenance of the departments project management system used to track our strategic technical and financial performance.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo CA.

What Youll Be Doing

• Use Microsoft Project to develop and maintain top-level project schedules and milestones for a dynamic portfolio working closely with the government to maintain alignment
• Perform portfolio analysis portfolio check-ins and other regularly scheduled reporting functions to track status and provide resource loading assessments
• Develop and maintain tools/dashboards to provide budget information for project planning and staff formulation
• Support the development of standard formats tools or graphics libraries to enable/simplify generation of charts and diagrams ( reports risk assessments OV-1 diagrams)
• Maintain update and refine databases and tools (Excel or other) and associated dashboards used to track and report portfolio status and metrics
• Organize and maintain the departments online documentation libraries and recommend improvements and efficiencies
• Support the development and organization of department communications including highlights activity reports staff meetings and corporate briefings to be distributed across the organization

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements - Project Management Specialist III:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with database management
• 5 or more years of relevant experience coordinating and managing multiple technical projects at once
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including MS Project (or equivalent project management tools)
• Current and active TS/SCI with SAP eligibility which is issued by the 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:

• Current and active SAP clearance
• A successful track record of thriving in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and multiple stakeholders
• A consistently positive attitude the ability to remain calm under pressure and skill in communicating honestly and constructively.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll 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.

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Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

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 various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe 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 equalopportunity employer. 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 colorreligiongeneticinformation 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 youre 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 emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.