Project Manager II

ARES is seeking a Project Manager II to provide support to the KSC Customer Engagement Office in support of the NASA Enterprise Multimedia and Integrated Technical Services (eMITS) contract. eMITS is the Agency's enterprise-level contract creating and delivering multimedia and technical communications through the use of the internet, digital platforms, and IT management for NASA's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Communications (OCOMM). From photographing rocket launches and recoveries, to producing engaging videos, to information technology management, to using social media to share NASA's message, eMITS integrates services for NASA IT and provides NASA's communication to the outside world. Come join us in support of NASA's mission to inspire the world through information and discovery.

Remote, hybrid, and onsite positions the employee bears travel costs to nearest NASA Center for badging and issue of NASA IT equipment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Providing analyst support, such as assisting the office in the creation of new and/or modification to existing project support materials (i.e., plans, resources, charts, and/or other system requirements, procedural, and design documents, etc.).
• Providing input to Center and Agency project teams' planning, formulation, scoping and requirements deliverables that reflect substantiated user stories, use cases, or mission/business performance impacts.
• Identifying potential problem areas, trends, and areas of imbalance that could impact customer requirements and provide to management recommended solutions.
• Interfacing with Programmatic customers to outline and document requirements.
• Assisting team with projects across multiple disciplines often from diverse NASA centers and organizations with stakeholders ranging from senior management, engineers, technical and non-technical users.
• Providing program and project management support, including creating and/or modifying documents such as Project Plans, requirements documents, developing and conducting briefings, meetings for senior management, establishing and maintaining integrated schedules and high-level correspondence.

EDUCATION & WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS or equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience

EXPERIENCE:

• This role requires someone comfortable with frequent task changes, tight deadlines, and a high volume of work. Requires strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, OneDrive), SharePoint, and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).
• Requires onsite presence 5 days a week at Kennedy Space Center.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with Kennedy Space Center and NASA processes/culture.

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).