Senior Project Support Specialist - NASA Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$150k/yr
Senior+
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site
$75k–$110k/yr
Mid level
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Skills: Software Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing, MILSATCOM
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Skills: Project Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Requirements Analysis, Stakeholder Communication, MS Project
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Skills: Credentialing and Privileging, Program Management, Military Health System Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Supervision
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Skills: Janitorial Services, Floor Maintenance, Waste Management, Microsoft Office, Communication
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Skills: Integration Testing, Verification and Validation, Zephyr Scale, Cucumber, Cypress
Engineering Technician II (supporting the Air Force Research Lab)
Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States · On-site
Entry level
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Engineering Technician IV (supporting Air Force Research Lab)
Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States · On-site
Senior
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Skills: Training Management, Force Readiness, Deployment Tracking, Data Reporting, Administrative Management
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Skills: Java, C++, OS/COMET, NASA GMAT, AI/ML Integration
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Skills: Vessel Operations, Navigation, Boat Handling, Line Handling, Vessel Maintenance
Construction Project Management Specialist (supporting NASA, U.S. Navy)
Wallops Island, Virginia, United States · On-site
$60k–$90k/yr
Entry level
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Skills: Project Management, Task Order Management, Budget Oversight, Subcontract Management, Electrical Systems
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Skills: Internal Auditing, Risk Analysis, Financial Management, OMB Circular A-123, GAO Green Book
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Unorganized Borough, Alaska, United States · On-site
Mid level
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Skills: Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Laboratory Testing, Chemical Feed Adjustment, Equipment Maintenance
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team…
Skills: Vessel Operation, Navigation, Boat Handling, Line Handling, Vessel Maintenance
Senior Project Support Specialist - NASA Headquarters
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$100k–$150k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Health Care, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Education Assistance
Posted 39d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide high-level operational and administrative support to the Deputy Associate Administrator of Programs within NASA's Science Mission Directorate. This includes managing complex calendars, coordinating international travel, and overseeing executive communications and leadership forums.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or 11 years of professional experience in supporting senior executives. Candidates must possess exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive, confidential information within a fast-paced environment.
Full job description
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ASRC Federal AFSS is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration, and project management services supporting mission-critical federal programs. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Support Specialist to provide executive operations support to the Deputy Associate Administrator of Programs (DAAP) within NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) at NASA Headquarters.
Job Description
The Senior Project Support Specialist serves as a strategic Executive Operations partner within the Science Mission Directorate Front Office, providing executive-level administrative, operational, and project support to the Deputy Associate Administrator of Programs (DAAP) and collaborating closely with Associate Administrators, Deputy Associate Administrators, Program Officers, Executive Administrators, and senior leadership across SMD.
This position is responsible for ensuring seamless executive operations through proactive planning, complex calendar management, executive communications, meeting coordination, travel management, leadership engagement, and cross-organizational collaboration. The successful candidate will anticipate leadership needs, independently manage competing priorities, exercise exceptional judgment, and support high-visibility initiatives that directly contribute to the effectiveness of NASA's Science Mission Directorate leadership.
Responsibilities
Provide executive-level operational and administrative support to the Deputy Associate Administrator of Programs and other senior Science Mission Directorate leadership as required.
Manage highly complex executive calendars by anticipating scheduling conflicts, balancing competing priorities, and aligning leadership engagements with Directorate objectives.
Coordinate executive domestic and international travel, invitational travel, conference travel, launch travel, travel authorizations, vouchers, country clearances, passport documentation, Advanced Travel Notification Forms (ATNF), and associated compliance requirements.
Coordinate executive-level meetings, leadership forums, retreats, reviews, workshops, and special events, including agenda development, logistics, room scheduling, audiovisual coordination, virtual meeting support, attendee management, and follow-up actions.
Track executive action items, suspense dates, leadership commitments, and organizational deliverables to ensure timely completion and operational continuity.
Coordinate Directorate Front Office activities and serve as a central point of contact for leadership engagements and executive operations.
Maintain executive distribution lists, organizational records, leadership trackers, attendance rosters, briefing materials, Quad Charts, executive highlights, and situational awareness products.
Coordinate visitor requests, security access, executive protocol, and support for distinguished visitors and external stakeholders.
Support onboarding activities, leadership transitions, and organizational continuity initiatives.
Coordinate activities across NASA Headquarters organizations, NASA Centers, Federal agencies, academic institutions, commercial partners, and international organizations.
Monitor emerging priorities and provide leadership with timely updates regarding organizational impacts and strategic initiatives.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflow documentation, and executive office processes that improve operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities to streamline administrative operations, improve customer service, and enhance executive support processes.
Handle highly sensitive, confidential, and pre-decisional information with the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced executive environment.
Ability to exercise discretion while handling sensitive, confidential, and pre-decisional information.
Familiarity with NASA Headquarters administrative systems, organizational structure, and executive operations strongly preferred.
Individual must meet government NAC and citizenship/permanent residency requirements for access to NASA GSFC. Extensive background investigation will be performed as a requirement of the job.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of related professional experience; or
11 years of related professional experience in lieu of degree.
Experience supporting NASA Headquarters senior leadership or comparable Federal executive organizations is strongly preferred.
Location
4-5 Days Onsite
NASA Headquarters – 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
EEO Statement
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Data Networks Corporation (DNC) is a subsidiary of ASRC Federal. For more information, please view ASRC Federal’s LinkedIn profile or visit www.asrcfederal.com.
Offices: 1821 Michael Faraday Dr., Suite 401, Reston, VA 20190, US