ISS Flight Planning Integrator

ARES is looking for an enthusiastic individual for the role of Flight Planning Integrator on the Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC). This person will be responsible for creating and maintaining integrated products, including vehicle traffic and significant milestones, for the International Space Station (ISS) Program.

Responsibilities include:

The Flight Planning Integrator will:

• Establish working relationships with NASA leads, requirement owners, commercial teammates, and international partners (IPs) to enable coordination of flight planning
• Utilize understanding of Generic Groundrules, Requirements & Constraints (GGR&C) to call attention to violations
• Complete what-if analyses and develop reporting capabilities
• Present analysis results and recommendations to HSFTIC management, NASA customer and ISS boards/panels
• Specific tasking may include, but are not limited to projects in the following areas:
• Requirements development and management
• Identifying risk, mitigations, and recommendations to meet integrated priorities
• Developing/updating training materials for new/evolving areas
• Support to senior management at NASA boards and panels.
• Travel may be required on a periodic basis to support program reviews and technical interchange meetings (TIMs)
• Perform other duties as required
• Be dedicated to innovative thinking to resolve complex resource and process issues

Minimum Requirements:

• BS degree in a STEM field from an accredited university
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), integration, coordination and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams), SharePoint and WordPress
• Familiarity with Visio, MS Project or Illustrator
• Practical experience with innovation or process improvements projects and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with SQL, REST API, NINTEX Workflow, or Visual Basic is a plus
• Knowledge of Space Exploration programs, the International Space Station and its subsystems, along with one or more visiting vehicles and modules (Cygnus, Dragon, Starliner, Dream Chaser, HTV-X, Soyuz, Progress)
• Knowledge of ISS Boards and Panels

Education and Relevant Work Experience:

• A degree in a STEM field and at least five (5) years of experience are required

Company 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 EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.

ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.