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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer - Risk Management for xEVAS (Spacesuit) Project to join the team with Teammate Company, GeoControl Systems, Inc.

As a Risk Manager for the Spacesuit (xEVAS) project, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain the risk management process throughout the lifecycle of the project

• Ensure effective horizontal and vertical integration of risk mitigation activities

• Provide recommendations for approval, acceptance, closure, and escalation of top risks to Associate Program Manager as appropriate

• Work closely with the NASA xEVAS management team, EVA & Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP), other NASA programs, and commercial partner teams to identify, document, and report on the risks associated with project efforts

• Prompt risk owners to periodically review risk mitigation plans for effectiveness and progress against associated milestones

• Facilitate the transfer of xEVAS identified risks to the appropriate organization

• Provide training to risk owners and integrators on how to access, view, create, edit, and update risks in the project and program risk database tools

• Collect and report risk metrics toxEVAS Management

• Assist risk owners and xEVAS management in implementing risk decision-making and Continuous Rick Management (CRM) practices into the xEVAS day-to-day activities.

• Facilitate the handling of concerns (i.e. close, escalate, or maintain in a system)

• Manage the escalation of risks from Concerns and Watch Items to Risks, respectively, for action as appropriate

• Be cognizant of Project, Program, and Center risks Systems and their functions

• Ensure completeness of closure and acceptance rationale

• Assist risk submitters to create risks and with scoring (assist with the tool)

• Interface frequently with inter-organizational disciplines, NASA System Managers, operational customers, and other stakeholders

• Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors

• Perform other tasks as assigned

Here’s what you’ll need :

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. License and certification may be required.

• Demonstrated success with the technical risk management aspect of project management

• Knowledge of and previous experience in delivering flight hardware at the project or program level

• Self-motivated, team player and adaptability to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as requiredExcellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levelsAbility to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetingsMust be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervisionFamiliarity with Microsoft Office products

Requisition Preferences:

• Project management or systems engineering experience

• SharePoint Experience

• Familiar with JSC Organizations, processes, and procedures

• Knowledge of/experience with the following tools/processes/methodologies:

• Milestones Professional

• Active Risk Manager (ARM)

• Experience working with NASA international partners.​

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

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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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