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Technical Program Operations Specialist - NASA AMES

Analytical Mechanics Associates
$95k-$115k.
vision insurance, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Mountain View
Feb 12, 2026
Job Description: Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is seeking a Technical Program Operations Specialist to provide operational support for computational and engineering activities within NASA Ames Research Center's Computational Aerosciences Branch (TNA) under the ASSESS contract. This role provides programmatic and operational support enabling execution of NASA technical tasks, including coordination of reporting requirements, publication tracking, travel logistics, release documentation support, and compliance with NASA procedural workflows. The position supports multiple NASA Science and Engineering activities executed under TNA and ensures adherence to reporting schedules, documentation standards, and internal NASA processes. This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical aerospace engineering programs. The salary range is between $95k-$115k. Responsibilities Support preparation, coordination, and submission of NASA technical reports and quarterly deliverables. Assist with compliance tracking for NASA Form 1676 submissions. Coordinate publication tracking, abstract submissions, and conference documentation. Maintain structured records of technical releases and report updates. Support travel planning and documentation for technical staff, including conference and technical interchange meetings. Assist with organization of technical presentations, memos, and milestone documentation. Coordinate across multiple technical stakeholders to track action items and reporting deadlines. Support NASA workflow systems such as STRIVE and other internal reporting platforms. Maintain documentation related to program milestones and task deliverables. Assist with tracking and documentation required for technical software or report releases. Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship (required). Minimum 10+ years of experience supporting government or technical program operations environments. Experience working within NASA procedural and reporting environments. Familiarity with NASA Form 1676 processes and technical release workflows. Experience using NASA systems such as STRIVE or similar internal reporting tools. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong organizational and documentation coordination skills. Ability to coordinate across multiple technical stakeholders. Ability to work on-site at NASA Ames Research Center. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting aerospace, computational, or engineering organizations. Familiarity with NASA publication approval workflows and conference processes. Experience tracking technical deliverables under government contracts. Exposure to CFD, aeroacoustics, aerospace engineering, or computational science environments (organizational exposure preferred). Work Location On-site at NASA Ames Research Center (no remote option). Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options. AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.