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Instrumentation Engineer - NASA

Edwards, CA ยท On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority ... As Senior Instrumentation Engineer - NASA at AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do ...

Senior Pricing Analyst

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$83K - $125K/yr

Within our Science & Space (S&S) business unit a leading NASA contractor supporting high-profile missions aligned with the Artemis program you'll contribute to programs that are shaping the future of ...

Senior Pricing Analyst

Chantilly, VA ยท Hybrid

$83K - $125K/yr

Within our Science & Space (S&S) business unit a leading NASA contractor supporting high-profile missions aligned with the Artemis program you'll contribute to programs that are shaping the future of ...

Instrumentation Engineer - NASA

Edwards, CA ยท On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national ... As Senior Instrumentation Engineer - NASA at AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do ...

... NASA. You'll collaborate with top-tier engineers and sales professionals to craft innovative ... Your ability to navigate the complexities of the Federal Government contracting process will be key ...

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How much do nasa contractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for nasa contractor in the United States is $23.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $26.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a NASA Contractor job?

A NASA contractor job refers to a position with a private company or organization that has a contract with NASA to provide goods, services, or expertise. Contractors work in various fields such as engineering, IT, research, and project management to support NASA's missions. Unlike NASA employees, contractors are hired by independent companies but often work alongside NASA personnel. These jobs may be located at NASA centers or company offices and can vary in duration based on contract terms.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Nasa Contractor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a NASA Contractor, you typically need a solid background in science, engineering, or technology, often supported by a relevant degree and professional experience in the aerospace or related industries. Familiarity with industry-specific tools such as CAD software, project management systems, and possibly security clearances (ITAR, DoD clearance) is valuable. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills help in working within multidisciplinary teams and meeting complex project goals. These capabilities are essential to ensure the highest levels of performance, compliance, and innovation in NASA's demanding and mission-critical projects.

What types of projects and daily responsibilities can a NASA Contractor expect to be involved with?

As a NASA Contractor, you may work on a wide range of projects including spacecraft design, mission analysis, software development, or research in support of ongoing NASA missions. Daily responsibilities can include collaborating with NASA engineers and scientists, attending project meetings, writing technical documentation, and ensuring adherence to strict quality and compliance standards. Contractors often work in a team-oriented environment where timely communication and adaptability are crucial. Project assignments can vary in duration and focus, providing exposure to cutting-edge technology and opportunities to expand your expertise within the space and aerospace sector.

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Resource Analyst (Financial Analyst) - NASA Goddard

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Greenbelt, MD โ€ข On-site

Other

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

ASRC Federal AFSS is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems.ย We are seeking aย Resource Analystย to support a NASA contract inย Greenbelt, MD.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide full-time Resource Analyst supportย for the Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) and Stratosphere Troposphere Response using Infrared Vertically resolved light Explorer (STRIVE) projects at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
  • Provide financial support in the areas of budget planning and execution, monitoring contracts, task orders, and purchases for cost trending analysis, working with project team members to review planned vs. actual costs, and providing monthly status reports.
  • Budget planning and execution responsibilities include participation in monthly project subsystem analysis and forecasting, preparing estimates to complete (ETC). Individual will work with Product Development Lead (PDL) to update project Basis of Estimate (BOE) templates and ETCs and fund project contracts and task orders in accordance with approved subsystem baselines. Individual will support aggregation of subsystem data for monthly reporting and other programmatic planning activities, including PPBE and phasing plans.
  • Monitor prime contracts, such as spacecraft and spacecraft instruments, and support services contracts to analyze program costs. This includes analyzing vendor 533s and financial reports from the Contractor Resources Tracking System (CORTS), and reports from SAP using the Business Objects (BOBJ) tool. The Contractor Cost Reporting (CCR) tool may be used to input monthly 533 cost data.
  • Appropriately fund contracts, task orders, and purchases through multiple transaction types, such as Purchase Requisitions (PR), CORTS transfers, and unique funding templates.
  • Responsible for gathering 533 financial data and logging into a project repository; provides support in generating project financial actual costs data from SAP/BOBJ and aggregating data from project repositories to generate project unique financial actual costs datasets. Supports aggregation of subsystem forecasts to form project ETC. Supports merging and actual costs data and ETC to create project estimate at complete (EAC) dataset.
  • Supports generation of monthly programmatic reporting products for Project Status Review (PSR).

Requirements:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Outlook), with emphasis using Excel, including pivot tables and logic formulas.
  • Ability to multi-task and successfully accomplish responsibilities within a team in a fast-paced environment; ability to manage time and meet the many reporting deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of professionals.
  • Experience with GSFC Financial Systems, including SAP, BOBJ, Contractor Cost Reporting System, Funds Control System, and CORTS is desired.
  • Experience in the areas of budget planning and execution for flight projects is a plus.
  • Compliance with NASA and Goddard regulations and procedural requirements is mandatory.
  • Must meet government NAC and citizenship/permanent residency requirements for access to NASA GSFC. Extensive background investigation will be performed as a requirement of the job.

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Education and Experience:

Bachelorโ€™s Degree and one (1) year of related experience or three (3) years of experience in lieu of a degree.