Job Description

Do you have a passion for space exploration?

Are you a results-oriented professional with extensive experience leading Space missions?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking 1 or more Program Managers (PM) or Assistant Program Managers (APM), depending on experience levels, to serve within the Civil Space Mission Area (CSMA) of the Space Exploration Sector at APL. The CSMA manages end-to-end development of NASA space science missions and instruments, including programs in Planetary Science, Heliophysics, Earth Science, Astrophysics, and Lunar Exploration.

Be Part of Something Innovative

Over the past 25 years, the Space Exploration Sector at APL, has pushed the boundaries of what is possible; delivering game-changing impacts to sponsors like NASA and the Department of Defense. This includes historic, science space firsts like New Horizons reaching Pluto, Parker Solar Probe being the first to “touch” the sun, and the DART mission that redirected an asteroid for planetary defense. As a not-for-profit university affiliated research center, APL also delivered solutions to our nation’s national security challenges, as proven with the recent Deep Space Advanced Radar Concept (DARC) Tech Demo, and acts as a trusted partner with the US Space Force in space domain awareness and space-integrated warfare.

APL teams are currently developing missions that will advance the search for life in the Solar System through programs such as Europa Clipper and Dragonfly, exploring the lunar and cislunar domains, and providing fundamental knowledge of our Sun’s influence on the near-Earth environment through IMAP and other research and technology endeavors.  To learn about these APL’s mission and projects, https://civspace.jhuapl.edu/ and https://www.jhuapl.edu/OurWork/NationalSecuritySpace.

As a Program Manager for the CSMA, you will…

• Lead a diverse project team throughout the various phases of an aerospace system development. You will manage project teams, in adherence to SES and NASA guidelines and requirements.
• Manage programmatic cost, schedule, and risk elements for assigned project(s). You will also directly oversee and manage the generation of cost reports, monthly status reports, earned value management reports, purchase requests, subcontract procurements and other program proposals. 
• Maintain customer focus, both external sponsor and internal management, and provide timely status of technical, fiscal, and programmatic information. Your sponsors will include APL Senior Management, NASA program offices, NASA center management and NASA Headquarters.
• Assist in proposal development for new missions and instruments via direct oversight/management of proposals which describe the design and development, fabrication, integration and test, deployment, and operations and management of these missions and instruments.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have:

• A BS degree in science or a technical field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, physics, or equivalent OR a MS degree in systems engineering, technical management or similar discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the development of aerospace systems. 
• An outstanding record of engineering and/or scientific team management.
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and skills managing multi-disciplinary technical organizations and teams, and cultivating critical technical workforce capabilities. 
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage performance, cost, and schedule to implement spacecraft or instrument projects. 
• Demonstrated command of the elements to consider when managing a spaceflight project, including technical performance, schedule, cost, funding, scope of task, activity networking, critical system interfaces, requirements management, resource allocation, risk allocation and management, earned value management and staffing considerations. 
• Experience managing projects within quality management and earned value system guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date.
• The ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You will go above and beyond our minimum qualifications if you have…

• A graduate degree in technical management or MBA
• 15 years or more of experience in the development of aerospace systems. 
• Experience as a project manager or line manager
• In-depth knowledge of APL Space Exploration Sector resources, programs, and strategic goals
• Demonstrated knowledge of APL Space Exploration Sector program management practices and procedures
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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