ASRC Federal

Project Support Specialist - Part-Time - NASA Goddard

ASRC Federal  •  $19.54 - $29.32/hr  •  Greenbelt, MD (Hybrid)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

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 and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal AFSS is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management support for real-time, mission-critical defense systems. We are seeking a Part-Time Project Support Specialist to provide senior level support to a NASA contract in Greenbelt, MD.

Provide part-time, on-site project support to the Moon to Mars Space Weather Analysis Office (M2M SWAO) within the Heliophysics Science Division (Code 670) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). M2M SWAO conducts critical, real-time space weather analysis for NASA missions across the solar system. This role requires a proactive, self-sufficient problem-solver and confident communicator. The ideal candidate will seamlessly interface with diverse teams and executive leadership to ensure continuous, efficient, and welcoming office operations.
Responsibilities:
• Operations Room Coordination: Serve as the coordinator for the M2M SWAO daily operations room, which provides 24/7 monitoring of solar activity during critical missions (Artemis, launches), by troubleshooting equipment, ensuring a safe and orderly facility, and acting as a knowledgeable, welcoming presence for analysts and visitors.
• Analyst Scheduling & Readiness: Manage shift scheduling of assigned analysts, track travel and leave, ensure back-up coverage, and monitor team fatigue and workload and adjust schedule accordingly to ensure readiness and continuous, optimized mission support.
• Meeting & Event Facilitation: Drive the execution of daily hybrid tag-ups, meet-ups, briefings, and special events by managing badging, A/V setup, note-taking, and action-item tracking to ensure seamless communication. Represent the organization and communicate critical information in the absence of the Director and Deputy Director.
• Executive Calendar Management: Manage and forecast calendars for the Director and Deputy Director to prevent conflicts, ensure workday balance, and align daily activities with the office's strategic goals.
• Technical Writing & Process Development: Create, edit, and deliver presentations, reports, and project documentation. Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal workflows, and work instructions to standardize and improve services. Organizes tasks and projects using MS Planner or similar tool.
• Comprehensive Office Administration: Provide full-spectrum office support to maintain efficient daily operations. This include managing records and updating electronic files; preparing official NASA correspondence and shipping documents; managing supply inventories; and coordinating facility logistics, office moves, IT requests, and property tracking.
Requirements:
• Ability to work on-site at NASA GSFC in Greenbelt, MD, five days a week, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (20 hours/week). Flexibility to work additional hours during surge periods.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Proven ability to anticipate needs, create efficient process flows, and comfortably interface with executive-level leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
• Highly capable of balancing multiple priorities, taking direction from leadership, tracking complex tasks, and rapidly distributing information across teams.
• Outstanding customer services skills; must be proactive and responsive to customer requests. Ability to learn quickly and think critically to create innovative solutions.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with MS Planner is a plus.
• Must meet government NAC and citizenship/permanent residency requirements for access to NASA GSFC. An extensive background investigation is required.
Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of professional experience (or 7 years of experience without a bachelor’s degree). Education, training, or demonstrated interest in heliophysics or a STEM-related field is preferred.

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
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity 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.
ASRC Federal

About ASRC Federal

ASRC Federal’s employees provide solutions for more than 30 U.S. federal defense and civilian agencies. We deliver leading-edge technology and deep expertise to a wide range of critical national missions -- from space exploration to cyber defense to public health. Our work helps secure an enduring future for over 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders from Alaska’s North Slope.

Our people bring innovation to every mission -- like assembling the Orion spacecraft that will take astronauts back to the Moon, pioneering cloud computing and cybersecurity for federal agencies, ensuring safer air travel and helping maintain U.S. military bases so our heroes can focus on protecting the nation. We have expertise in IT modernization, software applications and analytics, engineering solutions, critical infrastructure and base operations, professional services and supply chain management and logistics.

ASRC Federal is a certified Great Place to Work™, Military Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ and received the VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer Rating. Please visit www.asrcfederal.com/careers to learn more about your next great career opportunity!

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Year Founded
2003
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