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Summary

The position will use the International Space Station National Laboratory as a platform to encourage interest in STEM-related careers and workforce development. The higher education specialist will build relationships and programs with organizations by connecting International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory resources to higher education students, undergraduates, and educators, including opportunities to conduct or design experiments for space. The position will manage established educational programs and develop new opportunities aligned with higher education engagements. Assists in developing and implementing short- and long-term plans for workforce development and continuing education that supports and contributes to achieving strategic objectives, goals, and mission and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and activities.

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Responsibilities

• Oversees and develops higher education offerings and programs in partnership with industry to bring certifications and recognized credentials to the workforce and continuing education programs.
• Manage programs and partnerships focused on higher educational opportunities and workforce development initiatives leveraging the ISS National Laboratory.
• Implement strategies that broaden participation and increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM opportunities and activities.
• Assist with the evaluation of research projects within the STEM education portfolio.
• Implement a comprehensive approach to continuous improvement by using and analyzing relevant data to design, review, evaluate, and revise programs and services.
• Develop and maintain project management deliverables (i.e., project scope and objectives, relevant stakeholders, timelines, resource requirements, and success criteria)
• Contribute to education grant applications and proposal development.
• Support planning and execution of outreach programs, workshops, and conferences.
• Provide regular communications regarding project performance, risks, and needs.
• Occasional travel
• Provide other duties as necessary

Required Skills and Knowledge

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field or associate degree with relevant demonstrated experience.
• Excellent communication skills – writing, speaking, and presenting with various audiences.
• Proven project/program management experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and schedules.
• Experience developing programs and building relationships.

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The position is a project manager for STEM education programs focused on STEM K-12 educational opportunities and workforce development initiatives leveraging the ISS National Laboratory. https://www.issnationallab.org/stem/

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the project sponsor and cross-functional teams to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Ensure STEM programs and projects are delivered within the schedule, scope, budget, and resource expectations.
• Develop and manage a budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives
• Maintain a strong customer focus and work with all key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
• Identify project risks and issues and actively implement mitigating actions
• Manage the schedule of critical deliverables for projects
• Gather data as required for quarterly or annual reporting
• Identify and manage cross-functional organizational requirements that support projects
• Assist management with project statements of work and RFI/RFP development
• Conduct regular status meetings and provide direction when needed
• Conceptualize and develop presentations, metric reports, and dashboards for internal and external presentation. Prepare presentation materials for review.
• Contribute to education grant applications, proposal development, and grant management
• Provide other duties as necessary

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant education and work experience
• Four or more years of proven background as a program/project manager
• PMI or equivalent certification preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proven success working with all levels of management and cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary requirements

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Summary

The Science Program Director (or Deputy Chief Scientist) will assist the Chief Scientist in developing long-term microgravity research goals for the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory.

This position supports the Chief Scientist and will work with CASIS staff to identify competitively funded U.S. R&D programs enabled by access to space and lead the development of collaborative agreements with U.S. government agencies and industrial consortia to expand the portfolio of fundamental and applied life and physical sciences research, educational outreach, and in-space manufacturing technologies in low Earth orbit (LEO).

This position will work with CASIS staff and ISS National Lab stakeholders in developing a strategy to engage U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and industrial consortia in creating and sustainable growth of a space innovation ecosystem leveraging access to the National Lab in space.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in science or engineering with five or more years of experience as a principal investigator, program manager, or policy analyst leading or managing competitively-funded research and development projects in the public or private sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the CASIS strategy for stimulating interest in and using the ISS National Lab as a platform for research leading to translational and applied research for commercial and not-for-profit enterprises, other U.S. government agencies, and academic institutions.
• Work with the Chief Scientist to develop, implement and communicate comprehensive programs and partnerships based on the strategy that targets visionary goals for scientific research in space to advance knowledge by fundamental discovery in the life and physical sciences, improve human health, develop new in-space production applications, and expand opportunities for STEM education and workforce development that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the aerospace sector.
• Work with CASIS staff to evaluate new and ongoing science, technology, and STEM initiatives to help quantify their ability to leverage access to space and contribute to value creation for the nation.
• Serve as the primary contact with R&D program managers at U.S. government agencies to promote scientific collaboration on the International Space Station and future LEO R&D platforms.
• Interface with Principal Investigators, commercial partners, subject matter experts, and ISS National Lab stakeholders to support research and development programs on the ISS and future LEO platforms.
• Other duties and travel as assigned to support science, technology, and innovation in LEO.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of microgravity research, the International Space Station, and challenges confronting the transition in 2030 from the International Space Station to commercial LEO destinations.
• An understanding of the innovation and development cycle from fundamental research to commercial or clinical applications and scaling for manufacturing.
• A demonstrated familiarity with the workings and interactions in political, cultural, and legislative landscapes for ISS National Lab stakeholders.
• An understanding of the 501(c)(3) structure and the importance of cooperation with other organizations, agencies, stakeholders, and interested parties.
• Results-proven track record of exceeding goals and a bottom-line orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through analysis, knowledge, experience, and judgment; and a high level of technical acumen.
• Ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan that is well managed.
• Proven experience with scientific research and development activities undertaken by government agencies in the translation of technologies for products and services that improve humanity.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills, ability to make effective presentations on controversial or complex topics to varying audiences, including NASA, NIH, NSF, Congress, National Space Council, National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine, National Lab stakeholders, etc.
• Ph.D. in science, engineering, or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of career experience after receipt of terminal degree if applying for a position as Science Program Director, or a minimum of 10 years of career experience after receipt of terminal degree if applying for a position as Deputy Chief Scientist.

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