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Amentum Project Manager - Water Technology Team in Houston, Texas

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager - Water Technology Team to join our team!

If selected, you will:

  • Responsible for the management of multiple projects, funding sources, and fluctuating prioritizes from program office

  • Oversees core team contractor personnel

  • Responsible for tasking in a dynamic research and design environment and ensuring that tasking is appropriate for the skill sets of personnel

  • Generates new work ideas and leads team through strategic proposal development, review, and vetting processes

  • Serves as the primary interface between contractor team and NASA management

  • Prepares financial estimates such as: cost of new projects/lab support, projected costs to maintain core team through fiscal year, monthly projections

  • Manages Work Authorization Documents and charge codes required to provide the appropriate breakdown of charges for NASA management

  • Responsible for monthly financials, including estimates, variance reports, and supplementals

  • Prepares and presents monthly Technical/Cost/Schedule/Risk (TCSR) package for the projects and the lab

  • Actively maintains schedules and tracks milestones

  • Manages procurements for the labs and projects

  • Assists lab manager with Test Readiness Review preparation, including the renewal of certification letters

  • Might perform administrative duties concerning chemical hygiene, deionized water supply, and property management

  • Perform other duties as required

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.

  • 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

  • Prior experience with Government and internal company financial reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and cost estimating

  • Prior experience managing and leading a team

  • Experience with research and development efforts

  • 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

  • Soft skills to manage a variety of personnel with different personalities and strengths

  • Ability to work independently and autonomously and track tasks and issues to completion

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

Requisition Preferences:

  • BS degree in Science or Engineering from an accredited school and five (5) years of related experience

  • Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures

  • Knowledge of spacecraft systems, specifically water systems

Why Join Our Team?

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.amentumcareers.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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