The Data Management and Program Support Analyst for the Small Spacecraft Technology
(SST) Program will manage the integration and distribution of data and provide information
management support for the SST Program. The Analyst will be responsible for developing and
maintaining SST’s system(s) that store and organize data. They will oversee, organize, store,
and analyze programmatic and technical data and data products. This task will also require the
careful sharing of data to external stakeholders to support programmatic and technical
communication of program achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. The individual will
ensure that all of this is always done with the utmost security and confidentiality, and in a timely
manner.A portion of this role would include administration of weekly SST meetings to solicit, update, and
correct program data. In addition, this role will track incoming proposals and ensure that data,
including decision documentation, is properly recorded in a database. Additional project
management support will be required of this role at times to solve unique problems, which often
will involve interfacing with outside organizations, management, and technical personnel. The
role would also closely coordinate with a similar position within the Flight Opportunities (FO)
program.An ideal candidate would pay attention to details and accuracy, have great teamworking skills,
be willing to keep up to date with any changes in data protection laws and the latest database
technologies, have excellent communication skills, and be able to explain technical issues to
non-technical people.Program Support:Work with the Small Spacecraft Virtual Institute (S3VI) to communicate program accomplishments and lessons learned to internal and external stakeholdersAdministers weekly SST meetings, updating database on a regular cadenceTrack incoming NASA proposals and ensure data, including decision documentation, is properly recorded in the databaseProvide technical writing and Section 508 compliance supportPerforms other duties as requested, including analysis and meeting supportData Management:Assesses current and projected database performance and recommends changes and enhancementsResolves data conflicts for matters such as naming conventions, data privacy, and data ownershipSupport STMD reporting requirements by working with the SST staff to update data, provide reports and database upgrades to ensure complianceIdentifies, defines, and assesses the properties, specifications, and structure necessary for the database management system to meet current and future needs of the organization and stakeholdersDefines and executes procedures for testing and implementing new applications in the database environmentDevelops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures related to data security, integrity, and accessDevelops, maintains, and controls data libraries specific to Small Spacecraft Technology, including unique attributes and metrics related to space technology development projectsDrafts training documentation and guidelines for analysts and end usersMaintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in database management systems and related technology
