Program Specialist (Direct Hire)

Serves as technical manager ensuring continuity of operations and governance through change control, configuration management, and coordination across scientific and software teams. Reports project status to NASA Ames Research Center, Biological and Physical Sciences Division, and Human Research Program on monthly, quarterly, and as-needed cadences. Coordinates with the PM to develop and maintain a project schedule; tracks milestones, identifies schedule risks, develops mitigations, and communicates status to stakeholders. Coordinates with the PM and Resource Analyst(s) to develop, monitor, and adjust the project budget; identifies risks, develops mitigations, and reports budget status to stakeholders. Leads tracking of required data submissions from NASA Biological and Physical Sciences Division grantees in accordance with Research Data Submission Agreements. Ensures continuity of operations and governance through change control and configuration management practices, coordinating acr