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Executive Science Project Management Jobs in Washington

Logan Pass Construction

Project Executive

Sterling, VA · On-site

In addition to providing executive leadership and mentorship to the project management team, the Project Executive must be willing and able to engage directly in project challenges, support teams ...

Peraton

Technical Project Management

Arlington, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Brief executive level leadership on every aspect of design, development, test, deployment ... Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent * Working knowledge of HL7 and FHIR ...

Peraton

Technical Project Management

Arlington, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Brief executive level leadership on every aspect of design, development, test, deployment ... Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent * Working knowledge of HL7 and FHIR ...

Peraton

Technical Project Management

Arlington, VA

$104K - $166K/yr

Brief executive level leadership on every aspect of design, development, test, deployment ... Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent * Working knowledge of HL7 and FHIR ...

LHH US

PMO Project Manager

Washington, DC

$36 - $42/hr

Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards that communicate project health, progress, risks, and key performance indicators. * Ensure adherence to PMO standards, governance processes ...

LHH US

PMO Project Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$36 - $42/hr

Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards that communicate project health, progress, risks, and key performance indicators. * Ensure adherence to PMO standards, governance processes ...

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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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Wildfire Science Project Coordinator

Science Systems & Applications

Lanham, MD • On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) is seeking a Wildfire Science Project Coordinator to support the tracking and coordination of a diverse portfolio of funded science projects in support of NASA's Earth science mission.

This is an on-site position in Greenbelt, MD.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate timelines, milestones, and deliverables across 13 active wildfire science projects.
  • Track project progress, risks, and dependencies to keep initiatives on schedule.
  • Collaborate with scientists, principal investigators, and external partners to support project execution.
  • Prepare project schedules, status reports, meeting agendas, and action-item trackers.
  • Support reporting to NASA program managers and government stakeholders.
  • Coordinate project meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder communications.
  • Monitor project performance against milestones and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain organized project documentation and ensure compliance with program standards.
  • Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary wildfire research teams.
  • Support resource planning and cross-project coordination to achieve program objectives.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree (M.S.) in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Computer Science or other related discipline and a minimum of 6 years in the field or in a related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated experience managing project logistics, coordinating meetings, and facilitating internal and external communications with investigators and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities are required.
  • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing reports, summaries, and science highlights for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience working in or supporting a scientific research environment, preferably in Earth science, atmospheric science, or a related discipline, is required.
  • U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with NASA project management processes, reporting systems, or familiarity with NASA Earth science programs.
  • PMP certification.


Note: The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications, and other job-related criteria deemed relevant to the position.

EEO/AA Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus