COSMIC Project Coordinator

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration - to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace rules, regulations, processes, values, and behaviors.
Civil Systems Group (CSG) is seeking qualified individuals with experience supporting the Consortium for Space Mobility and ISAM Capabilities (COSMIC). COSMIC is a NASA sponsored national consortium managed by the Aerospace Corporation with the mission of making in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) a routine part of space architectures and missions. In this opportunity you will be responsible for developing, organizing, and coordinating technical documentation tasks released from the Consortium Management Entity (The Aerospace Corporation) and the public membership of the consortium.
This position is in the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division and requires excellent customer service skills in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Employee must be able to maintain a diplomatic approach while working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. They must have the ability to work professionally with all levels of management, particularly senior customer officials.
Work Model
This is a full-time position based in Chantilly, VA, Crystal City, VA, El Segundo, CA, Colorado Springs, CO, Cleveland OH, or Houston, TX, offering a hybrid work model that combines 3 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow.
What You'll Be Doing

• Assist the integration team with:
  • Developing the requirements for community engagements such that they meet the needs of the technical work performed by COSMIC
  • Coordination across the logistics, IT tools and event planning teams
• Conduct research and work with subject matter experts to gather technical information supporting the development COSMIC products.
• Integrate and coordinate all external messaging to ensure technical accuracy and consistency
• Manage and coordinate configuration control and release of COSMIC products and processes
• Develop and implement strategies for building and maintaining a strong collaborative relationship between the Consortium Management Entity and the COSMIC membership
  • Advise and assist Focus Area leads with implementing community engagement and retention tactics.
  • Ensure Focus Area leads community engagement approach are consistent, as practicable, across all COSMIC focus areas.
• Coordinate the ongoing development and maintenance of COSMIC's website; collaborate with web developers to implement improvements
• Author and manage the distribution of consortium content to COSMIC participants and stakeholders including newsletters, announcements, fact sheets, summaries of consortium milestones and progress, etc.
• Manage COSMIC's social media accounts; execute social media strategies across platforms to amplify COSMC's engagement with targeted audiences
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need to be Successful - Project Coordinator III
Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a related discipline
• At least 10 years of integration and logistical planning, coordination, and execution responsibility for a collaborative organization or 8+ of relevant experience with master's degree
• Ability to prepare material and supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information in a simple manner.
• Document management and ability to use project management tools
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Tool Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills
• Expertise crafting messaging for multiple audiences
• Independent and self-motivated; proactive ability to learn on the job and multi-task
• Willing to travel domestically approx. 10%
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• An advanced degree from an accredited program in a related discipline
• More than 10 years of integration and logistical planning, coordination, and execution responsibility for a collaborative organization
• Knowledge of WordPress and associated plug-ins
• Expertise in best practices for engaging and driving volunteer engagement
• Experience with NASA or the DoD

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$ $65.87
Pay Basis: Hourly
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at or by email at You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.