Careers
Join the International Space Station (ISSInternational Space Station) National Laboratory team and help enable science and technology in space to improve life on Earth.
The ISS is a state-of-the-art space-based laboratory that enables research not possible on Earth. As an ISS National Lab team member, you will help support investigators and partners from all over the United States who are using this unique scientific platform for innovative research and development. Although we may not yet know the most important discovery to be gained from the ISS, we have already achieved many amazing breakthroughs.
Our Mission
We manage the premier space laboratory, providing expertise, connection, and inspiration to visionaries.
Our Vision
To be the leading source for innovation in space, enabling life-changing benefits for humanity.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We always strive to be true to ourselves and do the right thing.
Service
We work as a team with humility of heart and trust in each other.
Stewardship
We treasure our responsibility to fulfill our mission with care and excellence.
Current Career Opportunities
Summary
Our success is dependent on the abilities of the program management team. We are currently searching for an experienced program manager for our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to strategize and implement program initiatives. The candidate should have a strong aptitude for project coordination and cross-functional communication and be motivated by a desire to nurture project success from inception to completion.
The Program Manager will report to the Portfolio and Business Process Manager and manage the execution of research solicitations and the assignment of subject matter experts who are knowledgeable about specific science areas.
Collaborating across the organization to lead efforts at all stages of the project/program lifecycle from concept to closure, this role will ensure the integrity of project information and related data.
The position will require excellent communication, program management, and data/system analysis skills.
Responsibilities (not all-inclusive)
- Manage internal and external proposal evaluation processes, ensuring all project proposals are evaluated for their appropriate scientific, operational, economic, and/or educational merit and risk.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and assigned payload project managers to:
- Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track program progress
- Manage and communicate changes to the scope, schedule, and budget
- Manage pipeline and ensure projects and milestones are delivered on time and within scope and budget
- Measure project performance using established tools and techniques
- Collaborate with researchers and other stakeholders
- Identify risks and opportunities across projects
- Ensure project updates and reporting are accurate
- Develop plans for business process improvement to ensure efficient and effective management and oversight of the portfolio.
- Analyze project and portfolio data to develop reports and analytics.
- Facilitate assignment and completion of outstanding project and portfolio management actions.
- Create documents, tools, and web content for proposal solicitations.
- Support senior leadership and other business units when needed by preparing and analyzing project and portfolio data, developing reports, and creating summaries and presentations on programs and their progress.
Skills and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration or related field
- Five or more years of experience in program management
- Certification in project management desired
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of Salesforce CRM software
- Experience with grant proposals, research solicitations, and review processes
About ISS National Laboratory Opportunities
The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS(Abbreviation: CASIS™) The nonprofit organization that manages the ISS National Lab, which receives at least 50 percent of the U.S. research allocation on the International Space Station to facilitate research that benefits humanity (NASA manages the other 50% and focuses on research for space exploration purposes).) is the manager of the International Space Station National Laboratory. CASIS is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
CASIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with CASIS is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
If you are interested in the ISS National Laboratory mission and do not see a current opportunity, please send your inquiry directly to humanresources@issnationallab.org.
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