Technical Project Analyst Job at The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s 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, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, the NNSA, as well as civilian federal government agencies. CSG also oversees a growing direct commercial business supporting the commercial space sector in the national interest.
This position will support the Federal and Commercial Programs (FCP) Directorate by providing the programmatic coordination necessary to enhance the Aerospace value delivered to customers. The successful candidate will scope requirements for and initiates acquisition of technical support from appropriate corporate resources including cost and economic or market analysis specialists, as appropriate. The chosen individual will be responsible for improving the overall quality of task execution, project coordination and control related activities across the FCP portfolio by performing a variety of planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting responsibilities on operational components of projects.
This position can be performed remotely with possibility of travel to El Segundo, CA or Arlington VA. It is also available as a hybrid work arrangement as well in El Segundo, CA or Arlington, VA which is highly preferred.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead various FCP technical program improvement initiatives. Develop recommendations to support efficiencies and cost savings, including improvements for collecting, consolidating, and analyzing project data to extract salient takeaways for process improvement.
- Develop a pragmatic, lean set of project oversight standard methodologies for consistency across the FCP portfolio, and be successful at execution for a range of project sizes and customers.
- Partner with technical PI’s (principal investigators), acquire a basic understanding of the project, and work with PI’s to proactively identify and remediate risks & issues, and escalate where necessary, leveraging :
- Work experience to anticipate potential risks, and implement mitigation measures
- Problem solving skills to ensure project plans deliver on intent for customer satisfaction and corporate delivery goals
- Support the FCP business rhythm; perform technical analysis, maintain metrics, present reports, derive pragmatic monitoring strategies, and collaborate on improving workflows and routines to enhance value to Aerospace customers and increase the value of program execution back to the corporation.
- Support development and maintenance of consolidated project reports for portfolio rollups throughout the fiscal year, including updates to backlog data, EACs, etc.
- Support a range of matrixed technical project teams as needed, filling oversight gaps, providing needed support increase value to the customer and minimize the cost of execution.
- Develop a knowledge base of FCP customers and project objectives to increase oversight support to project teams as customer work grows and evolves.
- Support monthly FCP Directorate Program Review updates, lead oversight discussions to provide Directorate staff with status insights to make as needed course corrections to increase the quality of directorate operations:
- Ensure status information is current
- Project execution performance is provided with takeaways
- Financial forecast projections are updated
- Opportunities for follow-on work are identified and actioned
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from in a technical or scientific related subject area
- 6 or more years of technical project/task management experience to develop and maintain effective operations management processes, reporting, procedures and systems.
- Experience leading technical process improvement efforts to reduce time and cost for generating required results.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, with the ability to export, maintain, and refine data for analysis.
- Exhibits exceptionally high level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative
- Ability to prioritize tasks and projects, and handle multiple priorities and projects at one time
- Excellent written communication skills - organize sophisticated materials and concepts in clear and logical manner
- Excellent verbal communication skills - clear, concise, persuasive; builds consensus through speaking; polished, professional style
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, to self-initiate activities, and to work within timelines
- This position requires the ability to obtain a secret security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S 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:
- Technical master’s degree, and/or MBA
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Knowledge of and/or experience with the commercial space industry, Federal (non-DOD, non-IC) departments and agencies, FFRDCs
- An active Security clearance is a plus
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll 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.
(Min - Mid - Max)
$103,285 - $168,019 - $232,752
Pay Basis: Annual
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:
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Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
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Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
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Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
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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
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Flexible spending accounts
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Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
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Relocation assistance
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Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
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Education assistance programs
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An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the 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 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. 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, color, religion, genetic information, 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 you’re 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 email at
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