Project Controls Specialist III

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is a part of the Test & Flight Operations team, providing centralized support to Business Units with a focus on the design, build, and maintenance of the ground systems, test, and launch facilities across multiple locations.​

As a Project Controls Specialist in the Ground Systems Development Group, you will be working with project/program managers to define scope and estimate work, build integrated schedules (spanning engineering, procurement, construction, and activation), track status and develop recovery plans, develop Estimates at Completion (EAC), and perform management reporting. Expect to contribute to building a Project Management Organization within Ground Systems Development by utilizing your experience and skills in project scheduling tools and project reporting best practices.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and cost estimates for ground systems development projects
• Monitor and report on project performance, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment on project objectives and milestones
• Support the development of project budgets and forecasts, tracking actual costs and analyzing variances
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project plans are aligned with overall program objectives and schedules
• Provide project management support, including document control, progress tracking, and coordination of project reviews and approvals
• Support the development and implementation of project control processes and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy of project performance tracking
• Assist in the preparation of project status reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in project controls, program management or related field within the aerospace, high-pressure system, or similar safety-critical industry
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of project management principles on complex, multi-disciplinary systems, including project planning, integrated master schedules, critical path method, EVMS, and change management. 
• Prioritized self-starter, capable of breaking down complex problems into traceable tasks and concisely presenting project status.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Certification, and/or Change Certification
• Prior experience working with or in heavy industry capital projects
• Prior implementation of Earned Value Management
• Experience with some or all of the following tools: MS Project, Primavera P6, Tableau, Windchill, Jira, Confluence
• Experience with executive-level project status reporting

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Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $108,360-$151,704

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $99,330-$139,062

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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