Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) has an opening for a Group Manager (GM) in Greenbelt, MD to support programs in the Earth Science Division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Specifically, SSAI seeks a GM to oversee staff, scientific research, communications, scientific mission development, field campaign planning, data/sample analysis, software and system development, and other exciting activities within one of the science laboratories. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the GM will:

• plan, direct, monitor, and control all aspects of Group performance to ensure that all projects and tasks are accomplished within the prescribed schedule and cost parameters of the overall contract.
• interface with customers to capture project requirements, obtain feedback on performance, and present status reports of group activities. 
• oversee development of task plans for all assigned tasks, specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, and allocation of available resources.  
• report to the Program Manager on contract matters to ensure that all deliverables are met, and are responsible for all aspects of quality control in assigned tasks.
• The GMs are members of SSAI's Senior Management Team and participate actively in corporate initiatives including Business Development (marketing and proposal efforts), strategic planning, employee mentoring, community support activities, and corporate social functions.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and a minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Should have knowledge and understanding of a broad spectrum of disciplines involved in science, engineering, and technology support
• Experience must include contract administration, project planning, personnel selection and management, and progress monitoring and reporting
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills are required

• Broad Knowledge of NASA/GSFC projects and missions and project management practices and standards
• Experience in project management practices, including portfolio management, strategic planning, risk assessment and mitigation, and cost management
• Experience in the NASA contracting environment
• Experience supporting development of proposals for NASA contracts
• PMP certification