Gateway Program Variance Lead at Craig Technologies

Title: Gateway Program Variance LeadLocation: Johnson Space Center TX Clearance: National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a Security ClearanceCitizenship Requirement: USReq #: 3982Salary: $104K- $119KSummary: Craig Technologies has an opening for a Gateway Program Variance Lead at Johnson Space Center TX.Detailed Description:Job SummaryThe 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.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate 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/ExperienceREQUIRED:A BS degree in engineering or equivalent technical/science degree with a minimum of 7 years work experienceMinimum 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 statusDESIRED:Experience with a M2M program (Orion Gateway HLS EHP EGS SLS)Experience with database applications especially requirements and waiver databasesExperience working and communicating with International Partners (IPs)Familiarity with Gateway Program requirements and Technical Authorities (TAs)Skills/TrainingRequired:Self-motivated objective focused and proactive in integrating/communicating with others without a lot of hands on directionAbility to work in an evolving environment where processes and responsibilities are still being definedAbility to work within a team environment and to develop a rapport with team members at other NASA centers with limited in-person interactionsAbility 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 parallelWell-developed skills in both written and verbal communicationProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Powerpoint Outlook)Familiarity with Sharepoint/TEAMSList any required Security Clearances and/or Certifications if applicableMust Pass a NASA Background CheckMust be able to obtain a Security ClearanceMust be a US CitizenCraig 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. Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 104 - 119