Work Life Cycle Analyst

Our long-term client relationship with JSC has led to a need for a Work Life Cycle Analyst on the Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contract (HSFTIC) at Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX).  

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System. 

The Work Life Cycle Analyst will:

• Support a highly skilled project team directly contributing to the NASA ISS Program mission supporting the Space Station Vehicle.
• Interact with NASA contractor/technical leads and program management to identify Liens and Threats (potential financial impacts) against the ISS Vehicle budget.
• Attend and provide support at required meetings weekly.
• Maintain/update liens and threats in the Integrated Tracking System (ITS) database.
• Conduct Pre-WLC bi-weekly meetings with management team.
• Conduct and present a monthly WLC meeting with ISS Vehicle management and integrators.
• Maintain spreadsheets tracking ATP (Authority To Proceed) dates, flex budget, and liens and threats impacts to budget.
• Adhoc reporting request

This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: 

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience.
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• Typically requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus ten (10) years of experience.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to interface with various customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Excellent data gathering, attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of project financial management principles and best practices.
• Advanced, working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated and take initiative in completing tasks with minimal management direction.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Experience working in Human Space Flight programs.
• Familiarity with Government budgeting process, budgeting, financial and project control.
• Experience working in data automation solutions.
• Experience presenting to high level management is a plus.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.