Provides strategic leadership and guidance to the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and other University units, such as UASI. Co-I on NASA Mission proposals and oversees a team of 20 individuals which includes Project Managers, Engineers and Technicians in development of instruments for spaceflight missions. Manages spaceflight projects and proposals at the University of Arizona including the substantive knowledge and experience with NASA flight project management and NASA doctrine.
Creates the project or proposal management philosophy and plan, budgets, and schedules based on the requirements of the project. The management plan, budget, and schedule can include other University units and/or external partners. Manages a budget of $10million as PI and CO-I on multiple projects. The management approach is based on sponsor requirements including NASA NPRs 7120.8 or 7120.5. Budgets and schedules are based on the NASA work breakdown structure definitions as delineated in the NASA WBS Handbook and NASA pricing guidelines. Incorporates the science objectives and their implementation into the flight project or proposal.
Mentors other project managers and organizational participants across different disciplines including Mechanical and Systems Engineers, Project Managers, Research Technicians, Communication and Spacecraft Systems. Provides performance planning and evaluation, staff training and development, recruitment and pay decisions.
Represents the University at conferences and NASA Mission reviews, to present updates on research.