Data Analyst- Configuration Management Specialist

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.

Within the CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight and program office activities. This position will support NASA human space flight initiatives across Johnson Space Center, in Houston, TX, and the Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the field of data accumulation and analysis.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island FL, offering a hybrid work model that combines 1 regular onsite workdays and remote flexibility as the business needs allow. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support cloud environment planning and implementation with the Program Office and stakeholder organizations 
• Oversees development and maintenance of custom applications and business tools 
• Advises Program Office on SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, and data matters 
• Serve as a technical and programmatic development expert for multiple NASA programs  
• Supports documentation development and facilitates customer engagement on needs and requirements 
• Interfacing with internal and external customers to understand their data analytics needs 
• Translating data requirements into systems architectures and strategies to be able to meet those requirements 
• Functioning as a liaison between data sources/providers, data users, data analysts, and program management 
• Assisting with implementing data analyses, data products, and metrics for program management and system offices 
• Effectively and respectfully communicating with managers and stakeholders across different disciplines and multiple contracts regarding data sets and reporting needs 

What You Need to be Successful - Configuration Management Specialist III

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline
• At least 6 years of experience with data analysis, SharePoint, JIRA, and Confluence
• Superior ability to perform routine and ad hoc data analysis requests and administrative actions
• In-depth experience with technical editing, formatting, and other document management functions in Microsoft Excel
• Independent and self-motivated; proactive ability to learn on the job and utilize resources to carry out assignments
• Ability to identify and communicate concerns to leadership in a diplomatic manner
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment, where the team is distributed across multiple NASA Organizations, Projects, and Programs
• The ability to present and train customer technical staff and program support on data tools
• Willing to travel to KSC or JSC approx. [25%]
• 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 an appropriate technical discipline
• More than 6 years of experience with data analysis, SharePoint, JIRA, and Confluence
• Recent experience with NASA programs
• Experience with the Commercial Crew Program
• Familiarity with product markings for proprietary data, export control, procurement, etc.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, and virtual environment

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 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.