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How much do executive science project management jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive science project management in the United States is $167,911.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $196,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the 5 C's in project management?

In project management, the 5 C's typically refer to Clarity, Communication, Coordination, Control, and Commitment, which are essential for successful project execution. For an executive science project manager, applying these principles helps ensure scientific objectives are met efficiently and team collaboration is maintained. Mastery of these concepts often involves using project management tools and certifications like PMP to enhance effectiveness.

What is the difference between Executive Science Project Management vs Science Project Coordinator?

AspectExecutive Science Project ManagementScience Project Coordinator
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (e.g., PhD), project management certificationsBachelor's or master's degree, some project management training
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership, strategic planning, cross-departmental oversightDay-to-day project support, data collection, team coordination
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, biotech firms, government agenciesResearch labs, academic institutions, industry research teams

Executive Science Project Management involves strategic oversight and leadership of complex scientific projects, often requiring advanced credentials. In contrast, Science Project Coordinators focus on supporting project execution through coordination and data management. Both roles are essential but differ in scope and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Executive Science Project Management job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $167,911 per year, or $80.7 per hour.

Physical Scientist, AST, Science Project Management

US National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Cleveland, OH • On-site

$154K/yr

Other

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

As NASA's Human Research Program (HRP) Lead for Exploration Programs you will be responsible for strategic developments to ensure: HRP's applied research data are directly informing all Human Spaceflight Programs and HRP's knowledge gaps are driving MoonBase mission objectives. The position requires close coordination and influence across all levels of JSC, HSMD, SMD and International Partners.Qualifications:In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.
NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.
To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:
  • Communicating science benefits and science requirements to diverse sets of engineering and program management stakeholders;
  • Working across diverse internal and external stakeholders to negotiate, develop, secure resources, and implement science requirements for human life science experiments and projects;
  • Providing leadership of human spaceflight teams to accomplish complex projects across varying stakeholders in pursuit of enabling humans to voyage out into the solar system.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.Education:Basic Education Requirement:
You must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a major in one of the following:
a) Engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs
b) Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science or other field of Science
c) Computer Science that included 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course work in any combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science with at least half of those hours in mathematics and statistics courses that included differential and integral calculus; and that provided an in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical applications of computer science, including digital computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures, and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations.
If you did not complete a qualifying bachelor's degree, you may be eligible if you have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field, as listed above.
Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for this position.
Engineering degrees earned within the United States: Engineering degrees earned within the United States must be from a college or university that has at least one ABET accredited engineering program. To find out if a school has at least one ABET accredited program, please visit http://www.abet.org.
Engineering degrees earned outside the United States: Engineering degrees earned outside the United States must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), often known as accords. These are non-governmental agreements among organizations that accredit academic degree programs. MRAs recognize the substantial equivalence of mature accreditation systems and programs accredited by signatory organizations within their jurisdictions. For a listing of Signatories, please visit, https://www.abet.org/global-presence/mutual-recognition-agreements/is-your-program-recognized/.
Science and other related degrees earned within the United States: Science and other related degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
Science and other related degrees earned outside the United States: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.Employment Type: OTHER