Project Controls and Coordination Analyst

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.

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, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.

We are looking for a Project Controls and Coordination Analyst (Senior Member of Technical Staff - Technical Project Management). The selected candidate will support NASA’s Artemis Science Implementation Team at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. As part of the Implementation Team, you will provide integrated project management and coordination support across the formulation and execution phases of the Artemis Science campaign, helping ensure that planning activities are executed efficiently, risks are proactively managed, and stakeholders remain aligned throughout the mission lifecycle.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science, engineering, and program execution—supporting lunar exploration objectives by enabling disciplined planning, informed decision-making, and effective coordination across diverse teams.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD

What You’ll Be Doing

You will work in close collaboration with NASA science, engineering, and program teams to:

• Coordinate with Artemis Science Team Leads to define task dependencies, milestones, and critical paths, and work with the Project Scheduler to build and maintain integrated schedules for the science campaign. 
• Monitor schedule performance, perform variance analysis, and support replanning efforts as needed. 
• Develop project planning data, including organizational charts, roles and responsibilities, deliverables lists, and delivery schedules that define execution plans for the Artemis Science Team. 
• Assist in developing resource estimates and bases of estimate for defined technical and programmatic tasks. 
• Generate and maintain project guidance documentation, including planning templates, milestone success criteria, and reporting formats. 
• Support the Artemis Science Team in the timely development and delivery of required project documentation. 
• Track technical and schedule progress for science team activities and relevant external program milestones (e.g., Moon-to-Mars milestones). 
• Prepare agendas for coordination meetings, capture action items, and ensure timely follow-up and closure. 
• Assist in the preparation and execution of project milestone reviews. 
• Develop customer status review packages and internal (Goddard Division/Directorate) status briefings. 

What You Need to be Successful - Senior Member of Technical Staff - Technical Project Management

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related STEM discipline 
• 3 or more years of professional experience in project controls, program coordination, systems engineering support, or related roles 
• Experience supporting complex technical programs, preferably within NASA or other government environments 
• Familiarity with project planning, scheduling, resource tracking, and documentation management 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing briefings and status reports 
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities 
• Willingness to travel occasionally in support of reviews or coordination activities 
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. 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:

• Advanced degree in engineering, science, business, project management, or a related discipline 
• Proven experience supporting Artemis, lunar science, or human exploration programs 
• Expertise with NASA project lifecycle processes and milestone reviews 
• Familiarity working with integrated master schedules (IMS) and variance analysis 
• Background coordinating across science, engineering, and program management organizations 
• Experience preparing executive-level status briefings 
• Interest in growing into a leadership role supporting mission planning and execution 

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 - Max)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

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:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 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

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various 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 employer. 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 peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.