Metis is seeking a Project Specialist for Smart Mobility to support our NASA Aeronautics Research Technology and Simulation (ARTS) contract with the NASA Ames Aeronautics Directorate.  The purpose of ARTS contract is to provide mission critical support for researchers with high-fidelity environments to conduct simulated flight, Air Traffic Management (ATM) research, and advance the state-of-the-art simulation technology. Researchers leverage the ARTS contract to investigate a variety of topics ranging from the design of new aircraft guidance and control systems to the human factors implications of new or existing flight deck displays, airspace operations, air traffic control and automation.

Position Description:  

Support aeronautics projects in the development and execution of long-term flight operations.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate and collaborate with NASA stakeholders, international/national agencies, and commercial partners to enable NASA Ames Research Center move forward with strategic engagements supporting these operations.
• Manage NASA Research and Technology Program and Project Management Requirements via milestones in accordance with NASA Procedural Requirement (NPR) 7120.8A
• Assist in the preparation for flight operation and deployments, including but not limited to range safety requirements.  
• Support the planning, execution, and data reporting requirements for field experiments, deployments, and other activities involving the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or other aircraft.  
• Assist with the development of Certificates of Authorization (CoA) required by the Federal Aviation Administration in order to receive permission to perform flight operations with UAS.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA/Masters degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in managing mid-to large scale projects and flight operations

Required Skills:

• Proven project management and communications skills
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strategic approaches for complex problems 
  • Proven interpersonal communication skills and ability to mentor and collaborate a team of domain and technical experts 
  • Experience providing technical expertise in research/test environments

EEOE Veterans and Disabilities

US Citizenship Required

Estimate salary $150,000.00 - $165,000.00