Orbital Debris Section Manager

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.

As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Orbital Debris Section Manager to join the team!

The Orbital Debris Section Manager will:

• Supervise and direct the activities of the Orbital Debris Section
• Manage technical delivery, cost, and schedule for the Orbital Debris Task Order
• Provide leadership to a diverse team of scientist, engineers, and technical experts in providing products and services supporting the NASA Orbital Debris Program Office
• Manage staffing, administration, performance, mentoring, and training of section personnel
• Interface with Department Director, Science Integration Manager, Group Manager, and NASA customers to monitor task performance and ensure deliverables meet content and quality requirements
• Provide resource allocations and task assignments of section personnel
• Perform required contract reporting to various levels of management
• Communicate company and contract information to section personnel
• Support other activities as needed

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master’s degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.
• Experience leading a technical team
• Ability to organize, manage resources, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules
• Demonstration of strong written and verbal communication skills

• Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures
• Experience working in a matrixed task environment
• Background in orbital debris environment modeling and measurement
• Ability to coordinate task support from a wide range of technical disciplines
• Demonstration of creativity, conception, vision, and initiative

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.