Careers

Summary:

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) functions as the day-to-day internal operational executive for CASIS. The COO works with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to accomplish the mission of CASIS as the leading research CASIS for science and technology in space with the primary objective being the maximization of the value to stakeholders and the development of a LEO economy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the implementation of the vision and mission for CASIS by clearly managing the execution of services, goals, objectives, and metrics.
• Direct oversight and establishment of clear expectations and responsibilities of the managers within each department - business development/sponsored programs and partnerships, science and technology, STEM Education, payload operations, and portfolio management.
• With the CEO, plan, develop, implement, direct, and evaluate CASIS's fiscal function and performance. Ensure the budget allocation permits CASIS to make continuous progress
  towards its goals.
• Lead the operational implementation plan and introduction of new programs and strategies in the organization.
• With the CEO and Director of Marketing, formulate and execute comprehensive marketing,
  branding, and development strategies that will ensure consistency throughout the organization and enhance revenue and/or support from major donors, foundations, government agencies and corporations.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures by way of systems that will improve CASIS’s overall operation and effectiveness.
• Establish credibility throughout the organization and with the CEO and the Board as an effective developer of solutions to mission challenges.
• Stay up-to-date on technological advances and industry trends.
• Assist in the recruitment, development, and evaluation of the CASIS management team and plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as provide individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities for individuals.
• Occasionally, in conjunction with the CEO, represent and promote CASIS, its mission and goals, objectives, and strategies in a variety of forums, with federal and state governments, partnering organizations, businesses, and academic institutions.

Desired:

• Knowledge of the role of the ISS National Lab in enabling research and technology
  development requiring microgravity.
• A demonstrated familiarity with the political, cultural, policy, and legislative landscapes that impact U.S. space activities overall, and ISS operations.
• Experience with research and development activities in the corporate sector, academia,
  and/or government.
• An entrepreneurial orientation with an ability to lead effectively through change, ambiguity, and diverse perspectives.
• An influential leader who can develop sustainability around U.S. aspirations for the economic development of space and the growth of a commercial ecosystem in low Earth orbit.
• A high level of familiarity with the commercial space flight industry and its individual participants.
• The ability to cultivate strong external relationships with key stakeholders from within NASA, the Administration, Congress, the commercial sector, among others.
• Experience and understanding of 501(c)(3) operational benchmarks and nonprofit
  governance structures, as well as how nonprofits interact effectively with federal funders.
• The ability to direct the development and implementation of multi-year research and development roadmaps in order to achieve challenging technical objectives in space science and space technology.

Education:
An undergraduate degree in engineering, business, finance, or another relevant area, ideally complimented by a relevant advanced degree.

For more information and application details, please contact Mark Sanborn.

NOTE: This position is hybrid and based in Florida near Kennedy Space Center. Hybrid work is a flexible working model where employees work part of the time in the physical workplace and part of the time remotely from home.

Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays an essential role in the daily functions of the internal finance department. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for accurately processing invoice payments to a variety of vendors, including milestone payments awarded to ISS National Lab grantees.

Responsibilities:

• Review invoices for accuracy and data integrity, ensuring invoices comply with procurement guidelines and have proper approvals and documentation records; research and resolve issues
• Process invoices for approvals and payment; follow up on outstanding invoices and payment inquiries
• Create and monitor vendor records verifying required W9 and insurance requirements are on file; screen vendors for compliance with the System for Award Management (SAM)
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and data integrity ensuring expenses and procurement activities are consistent with policies and procedures
• Process employee expense reports for reimbursement or reconciliation with corporate credit cards
• Support administrative review and processing of annual charitable organization renewal registrations
• File, organize, and manage accounting records
• Assist in ad hoc reporting requests and both internal and external audit requests, and other duties as needed

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business or 1+ years related equivalent experience
• Knowledge of standard accounting and billing procedures
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to research and find solutions
• Ability to work independently and preserve the confidentiality of all data
• Proactive desire to learn and grow accounting knowledge and skills

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NOTE: This position is hybrid and based in Florida near Kennedy Space Center. Hybrid work is a flexible working model where employees work part of the time in the physical workplace and part of the time remotely from home.

Summary:

The Contracts Manager will lead the Contracts Department in generating, negotiating, administering, and closing out contracts, grants, and other agreements. The Contracts Manager will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with the CASIS Cooperative Agreement's terms, legal requirements, and customer specifications, while minimizing risks to the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, grant agreements, memorandum of understanding, or other correspondence related to the government to business or business to business contract and subcontract activities.  Engage with outside legal counsel as appropriate in the performance of these activities.
• Manage the process for updating information in the contracts database (Salesforce) and ensure proper document storage and retention (Box), ensuring all data is current and accurate.
• Manage modifications and change orders in support of customer demands and all other aspects of day-to-day contract administration.
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations when participating in the pre-award and post-award review of all National Lab Research Announcement solicitations.
• Manage workflow and ensure the functions are accountable to internal teams and external stakeholders. This includes reviewing, refining, developing, and establishing standards, processes, and policies that span the full range of contract operations.
• Review and audit contract performance to ensure compliance with terms and identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution, including extensions, renewals, amendments, and closeouts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective practices in conjunction with the CASIS Contracts Policy CC-008

Required:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of eight years of experience in contracts management, contract administration, and/or industry-related expertise, or a master’s degree with five years of demonstrated and related experience
•  Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of professionals in various fields, including science, legal, business, and marketing
• MS Office skills to include Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent written and spoken communication
• Working knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance
• Ability to adapt to evolving needs and proactively contribute to desired process improvements
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to juggle, prioritize, and keep track of multiple tasks and projects
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to integrate quickly into a small team and represent the National Lab with integrity and professionalism

Desired:

• Certified (Professional or Federal) Contract Manager
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR
• Knowledge and experience in aerospace and space-related research a plus

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NOTE: This position is hybrid and based in Houston, Texas, near Johnson Space Center. Hybrid work is a flexible working model where employees work part of the time in the physical workplace and part of the time remotely from home.

Summary: 

Oversees, coordinates, and manages the operational and logistical aspects of CASIS-sponsored International Space Station (ISS) payloads and other projects, as assigned. Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and intervention and problem solv­ing when required. Supports and coordinates planning, scheduling, budgeting, implementation, and payload integration from preflight to postflight. This position will directly interface with principal investigators and customers on significant issues needing technical guidance, redirection, and/or resolution and establish processes and schedules that best support the on-time completion of both new and ongoing projects.

Travel: The candidate must be willing to travel approximately 20% of the time.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide project management and oversight to support the development and implementation of spaceflight projects on the ISS.
• Provide customer service and serve as the liaison between principal investigators, commercial entities, Implementation Partners, NASA contacts, and CASIS departments.
• Support potential ISS National Lab principal investigators in developing proposals by utilizing the Implementation Partner Portal.
• Conduct operations feasibility reviews and value impact reviews on behalf of the Payload Operations department.
• Assist in the development of experiment-related documents and other payload products required for technical integration of payload hardware and/or other materials to be flown to the ISS.
• Represent the ISS National Lab Payload Operations team in the Natural Sciences Branch of the ISS Program Research Integration Office.
• Participate in NASA meetings in support of payload integration activities.
• Develop ISS National Lab research plans as part of the NASA research planning process.
• Assist in developing ISS National Lab payload priorities within the research planning periods.
• Develop ISS National Lab strategic research plans to support the strategic research process.
• Review the status of projects, manage schedules, and conduct technical meetings on behalf of the Director of Payload Operations.
• Support and attend technical conferences and outreach events, as required.

Desired:

• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented and collaborative environment is essential
• Customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail with good organization and prioritization skills
• Proficient in MS Office

Required: 

Demonstrated experience in payload integration, payload operations, and research planning is required. A minimum of four years of direct work experience in a project development capacity in a related discipline or industry.

Bachelor's Degree in management, engineering, science, others considered based on professional experience.

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Oversees, coordinates, and manages the operational and logistical aspects of CASIS-sponsored ISS payloads and other projects as assigned. Leads payload utilization, prioritization, and ISS National Lab resource management efforts. Serves as liaison between principal investigators, commercial entities, implementation partners, NASA points of contact, and CASIS functional areas. Reviews status of projects, manages schedules and conducts technical meetings. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and intervention and problem-solving. Supports and coordinates planning, scheduling, budgeting, implementation, and payload integration from pre-flight to post-flight.

Travel: The candidate must be willing to travel approximately 10% of the time

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the Resource Utilization and Planning System (RUPS), which includes ISS NL resource allocation, preparing for and presenting at the RUPS Working Group, and maintaining and upgrading the code behind RUPS
• Development of ISS NL Research Plans and planning products
• Reviews status of projects, manages schedules and conducts technical meetings on behalf of the Director of Payload Operations
• Provide customer service and liaison between principal investigators, commercial entities, implementation partners, NASA points of contact, and CASIS functional areas
• Support potential Principal Investigators of the ISS U.S. National Laboratory in developing proposals by utilizing the Implementation Partner Portal
• Conduct operations feasibility and ISS utilization reviews on behalf of the payload operations department
• Provide project management and oversight to support the development and implementation of spaceflight projects to the ISS
• Assist in the development of experiment-related documents and other payload products required for technical integration of payload hardware and other materials to be flown to the ISS
• Participate in NASA meetings in support of research planning and payload integration activities
• Support and attend technical conferences and outreach events as required

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of work-related experience with NASA Research Integration or payload development experience
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

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