Marcos Flores
Mission Operations Leader | High-Stakes Systems | Digital Transformation & Cross-Functional Program Execution
- Role
- Associate Director Flight Operations - Commercial Crew Program at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Marcos Flores
15+ years directing mission-critical operations and large-scale technical programs — from spaceflight missions at NASA to modernizing high-reliability systems for next-gen platforms. I lead cross-functional teams through high-stakes environments, managing multimillion-dollar programs from concept to execution with zero room for error.What I do best:• Orchestrate complex stakeholder ecosystems — government, commercial, and international partners.• Drive technical programs that balance precision, speed, and scale.• Transform legacy operations into modern, predictive systemsI work on roles where mission reliability, innovation, and transformative leadership intersect — whether in advanced aerospace, autonomous systems, or AI-enabled critical technologies.
Experience
Associate Director Flight Operations - Commercial Crew Program
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Sep 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Led technical oversight and insight activities for Commercial Crew Program flight operations, coordinating with SpaceX and Boeing service providers to ensure mission readiness and operational excellence• Directed technical integration, cost management, and schedule coordination on behalf of the Flight Operations Directorate across multiple concurrent programs• Orchestrated integrated crew training and launch preparation schedules, synchronizing activities across multiple stakeholders and mission timelines• Optimized technical resource allocation to support comprehensive insight and oversight activities while maintaining operational efficiency
Education
Purdue University
Master of Science - MS, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
2011 — 2015
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
2004 — 2009
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