NASA AFRC Program Manager for Range Support

Position Summary

The Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact and senior leader for the contractor’s performance under the Range Operations Support Services (ROSS) contract. This key personnel role is responsible for overall program management, ensuring high-quality engineering and technical support for the Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (DATR) operations, including mission support, systems maintenance, integration, safety, and compliance with NASA requirements at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership and management of all contract activities, including operations, maintenance, engineering support, and administrative functions across DATR systems (telemetry, video, communications, data systems, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Performance Requirement Summary (PRS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and all applicable NASA, federal, and safety regulations.
• Manage staffing, training, and scheduling to meet mission demands.
• Oversee deliverables, metric reporting (e.g., system uptime, safety/quality metrics, project development), property control, purchasing, data management, and interface with other organizations.
• Lead risk management, configuration control, safety programs, security compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Carefully coordinate with NASA TMs, COR, and other government/contractor teams for mission support, troubleshooting, and project execution.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation; ensure all personnel meet certification and training requirements.

Required Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, Information Technology, or a closely related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 8–10+ years of progressive experience in program/project management, preferably in aerospace, flight test range operations, aeronautical systems, or similar technical environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams supporting real-time operations, telemetry, video/radar systems, communications, and range safety.
• Strong knowledge of NASA operational and safety protocols (e.g., NPDs, AFPDs, AFOPs), quality management (AS9100/ISO), and government property control.
• Prominent track record in stakeholder management, performance metrics reporting, budgeting, and contract compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain).

Preferred

• Prior experience with NASA or DoD range/test operations.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to support on-site at AFRC with potential off-site travel.
• EEOE Including Vets and Disability.