Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager - Risk Management for the xEVAS (Spacesuit) Project for the JETS II Contract, supporting the Space Division.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Houston, TX
JOB STATUS: Full-time
TRAVEL: none
Required Qualifications / Skills
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 required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and will be expected to effectively interact with customers and management at all levels
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office product
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Desired Qualifications / Skills

• Project management or systems engineering experience
• SharePoint Experience
• Familiar with JSC Organizations, processes, and procedure
• Knowledge of/experience with the following tools/processes/methodologies:
• Milestones Professional
• Active Risk Manager (ARM)
• Experience working with NASA international partners

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

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Flexible time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
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