Project Manager- Extravehicular Programs (NASA CMC)

Description

Leidos has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager on the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC) in support of Extravehicular (EHP) programs. The focus of this role is EHP Technology Integration & Partnerships Portfolio Management. In this position, the employee will be located onsite at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Some domestic travel will be required.

US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency, and the ability to successfully obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance are required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify project candidates and investments to mature and infuse relevant technologies. Assess feasibility of proposed projects in alignment with EHP priorities and technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with EHP offices to align with their needs and enable risk reduction / capability gap closure.
• Coordinate with performing orgs and Technical Integration and Partnerships (TI&P) business manager. Provide technical, cost, and schedule oversight of authorized project activities.
• Develop and maintain an integrated Project Portfolio schedule with key milestones. Communicate project scope, objectives, and progress to team members and stakeholders.
• Develop and provide Project Portfolio status briefings to EHP offices, EHP Technology Panel (monthly), and external stakeholders as required.
• Perform systems engineering and technical integration across the EHP and other NASA stakeholders.
• Support development, coordination, and maintenance of EHP Technology Roadmaps to enable the M2M architecture. Partner with MCO, STMD to support EHP implementation and risk reduction.
• Lead the development of the EHP Lunar Surface Systems roadmap.
• Support annual EHP roadmap update cycle, including redaction and public dissemination.
• Support TI&P integration during the life cycle of each technology project to prepare for infusion and resolve issues across internal, external, and international organizations.
• Establish and coordinate with all stakeholders infusion plans for technologies being matured in the Project Portfolio.
• Maintain cognizance of relevant national & international technology activities in government, industry, and academia.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Science or related field) and 5 years of experience leading or working on technical projects
• Experience collaborating with multi-discipline teams and customers
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and strong business acumen
• Detail-oriented, risk mitigation focused, highly organized individual
• Ability to communicate technical information across various audiences
• Experience with presenting technical and financial project status to large groups (e.g. NASA tehnical board)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• NASA Exploration experience, systems engineering, risk management, and engineering background.
  
  

Original Posting

December 9, 2024

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.