Project Support Specialist
Greenbelt, MD

Job Description

ASRC Federal InuTeq's focus is on technical and complex, mission-oriented services with contracts supporting federal government agencies. Our team of scientists and professional management personnel allows us to bring real-world experience to meet the growing demand for solutions to some of the most complex problems in IT management, aviation, and Earth and space sciences. We are seeking a Project Support Specialist to support a NASA contract in Greenbelt, MD.

Summary:

This task will provide project support to the Solar Systems Exploration Division (Code 690) offices at the Goddard Space Flight Center. The selected individual will function as project management support specialist for the Planetary Data Systems (PDS) office.

Responsibilities:

* Duties include tracking and responding to various action items, document preparation, technical editing, filing, event planning and scheduling, and visitor badging.
* Individual will track and maintain records of highly sensitive documents and ensure all proper records management protocols are followed.
* Specifically, the individual will provide the necessary project management infrastructure to guide the PDS, to include tasks assigned by headquarters, and by maintaining project schedules, as well as on-line records management of pertinent documents.
* They will also provide on-site support for the PDS Management Council face-to-face meetings, and will facilitate the collection of presentations to the Management Council.
* Additionally, support will be provided to larger meetings and conferences, by planning all aspects of the events and ensuring all actions are completed successfully.
* The individual will record and keep the official minutes of PDS Management Council meetings, including teleconference calls.
* The PDS Management web site will be maintained and updated, including provisions for curation of monthly and yearly reports from the various PDS sub groups, and information related to the Management Council meetings.
* They will also assist in in the development and editing of brochures and promotional materials, proof reading of PowerPoint presentations, and the design, development and testing of technical training educational materials for the PDS/science community. Travel will be required to support off-site meetings and conferences three to six times per year.

Requirements:

* Expertise in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
* Advanced editing and expository skills are required. Strong verbal communication skills are also required, as is a high level of attention to detail.
* Event planning skills and experience is also required, as well as a background in publishing and technical editing.
* Familiarity with HTML and InDesign is preferred. An ability to multi-task, organize, and proactively respond quickly to short deadline actions in a fast paced environment is crucial, as is the ability to proactively work independently in updating information on websites and in addressing issues and situations as they arise.
* The individual must possess an ability to learn new/unfamiliar subject matter quickly, and must also possess a strong sense of ethics, discretion, diplomatic tact, and professional sophistication.
* 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 (preferably in English, creative writing or journalism) and a minimum of three years of experience.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.