CLDP Project Integrator

ARES is seeking a skilled and motivated individual who is interested in helping shape the future of Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC).  The Commercial LEO Development Program (CLDP) Operations Office - Project Integrator (PI) will:

Responsibilities:

• Lead the resolution of technical issues internal to CLDP requiring integration across multiple disciplines or organizations on behalf of the CLDP Operations Office

• Represent the CLDP Operations Office at various CLDP, cross-program, and NASA Headquarters meetings and forums, and report findings and results to the Operations Manager 

• Develop and integrate the CLDP Operations team positions and responses for various NASA and CLDP Partner control boards and panels

• Integrates and coordinates with other CLDP stakeholders to provide overall integration on program technical topics and actions

• Coordinate the development and documentation of requirements for the CLDP Operations Office Manager

• Collaborate with NASA Project Executive and other Project Integrators to coordinate reviews of CLDP Program Documents and Program Milestones

• Attend and participate in Program meetings and Partner meetings

• Manage restricted data and topics per established processes and procedures

• Coordinate and provide meeting logistics for multiple meetings/week

• Develop meeting minutes, document formal actions, and coordinate to publish as required

• Provide early morning and after-hours meeting support as assigned

• Commute and travel to other installations (NASA and Partner) as required

• Assist in planning and executing processes, procedures, and requirements across all CLDP offices and identify process improvements with plans for implementation and execution

• Actively participate in team projects

• Perform all other assigned duties

Minimum Requirements: 

• BS degree in engineering from an accredited engineering school and at least five (5) years of applicable and progressive engineering experience

• Strong working knowledge of systems engineering practices as they are related to flight operations

• Practical experience with innovation or process improvements projects and initiatives

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders

• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to integrate, coordinate and deliver presentations to high-level management

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook) and SharePoint

• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applied knowledge of real-time and or flight operations working for NASA MOD/FOD or as NASA Program Office real-time support staff

• 15+ years of experience working in or around NASA real-time human spaceflight operations 

• Robust experience managing or coordinating NASA Program level documents and experience taking a document through a revision cycle

• A record of NASA MOD/FOD Flight Control certification, or similar experience

• INCOSE Certified System Engineering Professional (CSEP)

• Project or other leadership experience, innovation or process improvement skills, and the ability to demonstrate technical understanding of complex situations and communicate to appropriate audience

Education and Relevant Work Experience: 

•A degree in engineering and at least five (5) years of experience are required

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Education and Relevant Work Experience: 

A degree in engineering and at least five (5) years of experience are required

 ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.

 ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).  These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 All Federal contractor employees may be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 regardless of work location (including work from home). Full vaccination status is achieved two weeks after the final vaccine dose. This requirement does allow for certain reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons