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Human Landing System (HLS) SME 2

Odyssey Systems


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 October 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

Odyssey is recruiting for a CPSS PP&C (Consolidated Program Support Services Program Planning & Control) SME2to support NASAs Human Landing System (HLS) Program Office. Help make history and be part of a program providing the launch capability essential for reaching the lunar vicinity and advancing sustained human exploration of deep space!

NASAs Space Launch System Program at Marshall Space Flight Center is responsible for developing and certifying the super heavylift rocket that enables crewed deepspace missions as part of Artemis. The SLS Program Office oversees vehicle design manufacturing testing and performance verification to ensure safe delivery of Orion astronauts and cargo beyond Earth orbit. Key mission areas include integration with Exploration Ground Systems and the Orion Program coordination with the Moon to Mars Program Office and support for upcoming Artemis missions such as Artemis II III and IV.

Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Plan and lead major technology assignments.
  • Evaluate performance results and recommend major changes affecting short -term project growth and success.
  • Function as technical expert across multiple project assignments.
  • Support strategic program and project reviews and special studies.
  • Provide input and recommendations for alternatives or make-or-buy analysis and planning.
  • Provide input and recommendations for the development and execution of the business plan process business plan and strategic plans.
  • Provide input and recommendations for conferences meetings and program and project reviews.
  • Develop handbooks and training courses.
  • Provide affordability analysis and planning recommendations.
  • Provide input advice and recommendations to Independent Review Teams.
  • Review project documentation technical reports requirements documents and memoranda to support decision-making.
  • Support program reviews and provide independent assessments.
  • Provide management analysis of program and project execution.
  • Provide scenario planning.
  • Serve as an advisory member of program or project Standing Review Boards (SRB) as applicable in the SRB Handbook.
  • Provide mentoring to program and project managers Center and organizational management and technical and scientific personnel as required.
  • Provide specialized skills and experiences related to ongoing programmatic activities in order to measure program progress toward prescribed goals as required by any NASA Center.
Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance.

Education: BA/BS degree.

Years of Experience: 20 years of directly related experience possessing and applying comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: Current DoD Secret or TS Clearance

Additional Information

Location: On-site at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Huntsville AL

Travel: Travel may be required at the Customers request.

Onsite: Telework capabilities for local candidates (percentage of telework allowed will vary based on the Customers discretion)

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Company Overview

Odyssey is a world-class technical engineering and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration ISR C2 and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the militarys operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment technology and services to data information and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution peak organizational performance and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment ambition and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations an employer match program and volunteering events.

Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant work experience specific skills and competencies geographic location education and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


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Odyssey builds, secures and integrates capabilities and technologies to meet tomorrow’s mission requirements. We enhance operational readiness through comprehensive program support.

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