Project Support Specialist

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.

The Aerospace Corporation’s Experiment Lab, xLab, develops prototypes, instruments, pathfinders, and demonstration systems to address our customers’ hardest problems at the speed of need. We engage with our customers to conceptualize innovative solutions and deliver impactful products for ground and space and everything in between.

Within xLab, the Office of Product Management is looking for a Project Support Specialist (Project Management Specialist II) to provide project support and track down critical information for the project management team. This team provides quality assurance and product assurance guidance and support that integrates industry best practices into an approach tailored for prototyping, continually adapting to meet project and customer needs.

This position is based in El Segundo, CA., and requires at least 4 days onsite.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work with project teams on cost tracking, schedule tracking, hardware receipt tracking and document management

• Working with PM and OPM staff, document and maintain procedures and systems to support the xLab configuration management process

• Working with PM and OPM staff, help create and maintain database tools to track specific elements critical to xLab projects

• Support the development and maintenance of xLab metrics and historical data using various communication tools

• Ad-hoc general support to PM and OPM teams

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, business management or related field or 8 years or more of experience in project coordination

• Experience in an office environment

• Experience in MS Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel

• Experience working with project management teams

• Knowledge of Adobe Pro tools

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US 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:

• Experience in office management

• Experience in data management

• Proficiency in one or more of the following:

  • Tableau

  • Atlassian Tools (JIRA, Confluence)

  • SharePoint

  • Aerospace purchasing system

  • Aerospace finance tracking system

  •  MS Project

  • Database creation and management

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)

$25.20 - $37.80

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 various 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 employer. 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 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.