The Software Engineering Technical and Appraisal Advisor will support the MSMAS contract at MSFC in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will work with software engineering and software assurance to prepare the engineering organization for CMMI Level 3 appraisal and certification. This is a part time position not to exceed 20 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The candidate will serve as subject matter expert in flight and ground software planning, development, process auditing and verification.
• The candidate will advise engineering as well as assist in developing and managing processes and procedures to ensure organizational compliance to CMMI best practices as well as NASA organizational standards and guidelines.
• The candidate will support technical interchange meetings and interface with stakeholder groups providing advice to program management on flight and ground software.
• The candidate will serve as an independent reviewer for key design and special-topic review teams as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of software or aerospace engineering or a related field.
• Must have 30+ years of recent and related NASA work experience.
• Must have direct NASA experience in flight software management and development.
• Strong knowledge of NASA NPR 7150.2 and CMMI Level 2 and 3 capability and practice areas.
• Must be able to map and drive achievable goals to support the successful appraisal and accreditation.

DESIRED:

• Conduct technical presentations.
• Provide a collaborative approach to problem solving across disparate organizations to devise cost effective solutions.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
• This position may require some travel.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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