Jay Pittman

About Jay Pittman

Jay is-Author of two Substacks:\"Still Interested\"- a lighthearted reminder that space, science, and technology are Interesting Things; and \"The Organizing Thought\"- a more serious affair that is an attempt to pass along some of what I have learned about organizational change, leadership, and perspective within the civil, military, and commercial space ecosystems. I hope you can visit and find something you like-The former Assistant Director for Strategy at NASA\'s Goddard Spaceflight Center-A former Launch Range Commander, an experienced supervisor and leader, a successful NASA project manager, and a skilled strategist with strong connections within federal agencies and industries with a role in space-A computer scientist and student of history, economics, and complexity theory-Committed to a lifetime of learning and mentoring-A strategic thinker and change leader who connects and inspires -A big picture person committed to uncovering and then playing on strength to make bold moves-A believer in the power of perspective and the importance of inclusion-Stunned at how much he learns every time he remembers to listen instead of talk, especially when he listens to children.

Experience

1. Emeritus

   NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

   Jan 2022 — Present

   As a member of the NASA Emeritus program, I support special strategic initiatives for Goddard and the Agency. My specific interests are in advancing US and Allied space architectures and capabilities, developing future leaders, giving voice to new visionaries, and supporting the role of science in society and the opportunities afforded by space and space access.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelors, Computer Science, Mathematics

  1983 — 1987

Skills

• Security Clearance
• Systems Engineering
• Systems Design
• Government Contracting
• Proposal Writing
• Flight Test
• System Design
• Spacecraft
• Simulations
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Information Assurance
• Federal Government
• Public Policy
• Engineering
• Defense
• Computer Science
• Aerospace
• Software Engineering
• Technical Writing
• Engineering Management
• Configuration Management
• Earned Value Management
• Requirements Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Integration
• Military
• Agency Agreements
• Dod
• National Security
• Program Management
• System Architecture
• Satellite
• Requirements Analysis
• Space Systems
• Workforce Management
• Testing
• Strategic Leadership