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Title: Gateway Program Variance Lead

Clearance: National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Citizenship Requirement: US

Req #: 3982

Salary: $104K- $119K

Summary: Craig Technologies has an opening for a Gateway Program Variance Lead at Johnson Space Center, TX.

Detailed Description:

Job Summary The purpose/function of this position is to perform system engineering integration for variances (waivers, deviations) in the Gateway Program within the Moon-to-Mars (M2M) Program. The person will perform integration within Gateway Vehicle System (VSI) office to coordinate all waivers/deviations and their associated processing, processes, and reporting. The person will work at Johnson Space Center (JSC) with a large team of System Engineering and Integration (SE&I) personnel across multiple NASA centers and with international partners in a virtual environment.

+ Responsibilities Coordinate all Gateway Program waivers/deviations (W/Ds) when received by building relationships with stakeholders (internal stakeholders, cross-program stakeholders, international partners), shepherding W/Ds through the process from submission through board approval, and ensuring digital relationships/metadata are appropriately established and maintained.

+ Establish and maintain W/D reports and dashboard data for Program Management, major milestone reviews, and ad hoc reporting.

+ Update/maintain W/D processes as needed, train stakeholders in the process as necessary, and field questions on process.

+ Assign responsible variance integrators (VIs), change package engineer(s) and stakeholders as necessary for W/D development and review.

+ Coordinate and/or participate in W/D technical interchange meetings (TIMs) and working groups.

+ Participate and sometimes lead or facilitate W/D meetings with international partners (IPs) as necessary, in coordination with Gateway ESA Element Integration Manager.

Position Requirements:

Education/Experience REQUIRED:

A BS degree in engineering or equivalent technical/science degree with a minimum of 7 years work experience

Minimum 2 years experience working with requirements and/or waivers/deviations.

Experience supporting NASA human space flight program(s).

Experience in development and update of NASA related system engineering documentation.

Experience coordinating inputs from multiple stakeholders and reporting status

DESIRED:

Experience with a M2M program (Orion, Gateway, HLS, EHP, EGS, SLS)

Experience with database applications, especially requirements and waiver databases

Experience working and communicating with International Partners (IPs)

Familiarity with Gateway Program requirements and Technical Authorities (TAs)

Skills/Training

Required: Self-motivated, objective focused and proactive in integrating/communicating with others without a lot of hands on direction

Ability to work in an evolving environment where processes and responsibilities are still being defined

Ability to work within a team environment and to develop a rapport with team members at other NASA centers with limited in-person interactions

Ability to identify integration concerns and gaps in information and communicate concerns to leadership in a diplomatic manner with potential solutions Ability to perform cross-program integration with multiple people with different expertise for various purposes in parallel

Well-developed skills in both written and verbal communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Familiarity with Sharepoint/TEAMS

List any required Security Clearances and/or Certifications if applicable

+ Must Pass a NASA Background Check

+ Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance

+ Must be a US Citizen

Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.