Science Coordinator

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. 

The JETS II contract seeks to fill a Science Coordinator position in the NASA Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) Division, as part of the Science and Exploration Department (SED). This position will be hybrid at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX and requires occasional in person support onsite at JSC and travel for international meetings, workshops, and conferences.

The Science Coordinator Will:

• Provide lunar mission science, logistics, and business services to a range of NASA's human exploration organizations
• Provide administration services for workshops and conferences at Johnson Space Center, other NASA centers and at meetings with international space agency partners Administrative services may include leading meetings, coordinating agendas, note taking, action tracking, and similar tasks
• Provide in person and virtual coordination services for various NASA customers. In person support at Johnson Space Center and international travel for meetings, workshops and conferences will be required
• Prepare schedules, logistics, and track actions for reporting, meetings, face to face, milestones and deliverables
• Be a liaison for scheduling and coordination of crew training between crew office, instructors, and sub teams for virtual, in person, and field training events
• Maintain SharePoint action and event tracker and related calendars for Artemis program activities
• Provide review, preparation, and development of scientific, engineering, and technical documents
• Integrate science community documents into flight systems and human and robotic planetary exploration requirements
• Perform other tasks assigned

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. 

• A BS degree is typically required
• Experience coordinating meetings, schedules, logistics and services across multiple organizations or groups
• Ability to develop innovative work ideas and work without specific tasking
• Proficient computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, file/image editing with Adobe products)
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on a team and lead tasks when necessary
• Highly organized with attention to detail​

Requisition Preferences:

• ​BS degree from an accredited college or university in an associated technical discipline
• Bachelor's in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
• Knowledge of planetary science concepts and NASA's human spaceflight missions
• Mission science integration and operations
• Scientific or technical writing, publication submissions, and proposal development
• Proficiency with web-based collaborative platforms (e.g. wiki, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams)
• Prior NASA experience​

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!

• See What We Do
•  Aerospace Solutions Overview(Please view in Chrome or Microsoft Edge)
• 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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