Join Leidos on the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC) Supporting NASA's OB Programs

Leidos seeks a dynamic Cargo Sustaining Support Specialist for the Functional Cargo Block (FGB) module on the International Space Station (ISS) program. This on-site role at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, offers a chance to contribute to critical spaceflight operations with some domestic travel. Be part of sustaining the ISS Vehicle Office tasks, ensuring mission success through meticulous oversight and coordination.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support ISS Vehicle Office and NASA/OB for FGB sustaining and development.
• Oversee assigned Change Requests (CRs) in NASA systems, including FGB-specific CRs.
• Execute manifesting and logistics tasks using eLRODS, launch IDs, schedules, stowage, and upmass calculations.
• Process safety documentation, hazard reports, FITs, consumables analysis, facilities review, and life extensions.
• Coordinate FGB ground hardware contracts, upgrades, trade-offs, and issue resolution.
• Implement risk mitigation controls and track via ISS risk systems.
• Liaise with NASA organizations and International Partners on key issues.
• Manage ITS items, budget/scope requests, decision packages for changes, risks, and funding.
• Deliver ad-hoc reports, chart packages, and COFR/SORR inputs to management.
• Handle FGB sustaining activities including spares, certification, disposal, and manifesting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science + 4 years related experience.
• Proven spaceflight hardware expertise.
• Strong communicator collaborating across teams and with customers.
• Experience presenting technical/financial status to large groups like NASA boards.
• Expert troubleshooting for complex technical issues.
• Commitment to safety, quality, milestones, and deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of ISS processes: hardware certification, anomaly resolution, configuration management, quality assurance, cargo processing, manifesting, and disposal.

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