Commercial Aerospace Program Manager - Austin, Texas

Texas Space Commission is looking for a Commercial Aerospace Program Manager (Program Management Specialist IV).

Who We Are

The Texas Space Commission works to promote innovation in the field of space operations and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the Texas economy. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You'll Earn

The salary is $9,166.67 - $10,416.67 a month ($110,000.04 - $125,000.00 a year). Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more:

What You'll Do

This is a job that performs advanced (senior-level) program management specialist work. Works in a fast-paced and professional environment involving the creation, development, coordination, implementation, and oversight of the Commission's commercial aerospace programs. Work involves planning resources, monitoring budgets, and providing consultative services and programmatic assistance to management related to Commission Board or Consortium Executive Committee initiatives. Maintaining strict confidentiality and working within tight deadlines are required.

• Manages the Commission's commercial aerospace programs throughout its life cycle by defining goals, objectives, and controls.
• Manages the Commission's commercial aerospace programs planning, including the development, implementation, and documentation of processes for specific programs involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing programs, operations, or service offerings.
• Manages communications with stakeholders to ensure that they are appropriately informed of and aligned with the Commission's commercial aerospace programs updates, changes, and risk.
• Identifies commercial aerospace program requirements and establishes methodology to measure the effectiveness of agency initiatives; identifies program gaps; and proposes improvements or enhancements.
• Ensures that commercial aerospace program decisions are made in accordance with program requirements; other applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures; and the agency's strategic objectives.
• Coordinates with internal divisions and departments to achieve complex cross-functional commercial aerospace program and business outcomes consisting of multiple work streams, and/or works directly with external stakeholders to launch high visibility partnerships and programs.
• Exhibits and develops in-depth technical and non-technical knowledge of commercial aerospace programs to mitigate problems.
• Recommends, develops, and manages the development of commercial aerospace program standards and tools.
• Facilitates and maintains relationships between internal and external stakeholders, vendors, internal commercial aerospace programs, and senior management to achieve performance goals, contract compliance, customer satisfaction, and quality service delivery.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance commercial aerospace program offerings.
• Ensures that commercial aerospace program management team continues to learn new technologies to enhance program knowledge and skill sets.
• Addresses compliance challenges and implements changes to address concerns, under the direction of the Chief Compliance Officer.

How You'll Qualify

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to commercial aerospace; and
• Five (5) years of experience in field related to the commercial aerospace program.
• Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You're a Great Fit with

• Project Management Professional (PMP); and
  • Previous experience working at a government agency (local/state/federal).

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It's a great job for a professional who likes to perform program management specialist work in a fast-paced and professional environment. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily. Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.