Rishabh Maharaja

About Rishabh Maharaja

Highly accomplished leader with extensive experience in transforming complex scientific and technical operations through strategic portfolio and division management. I excel at project lifecycle governance, resource optimization across interdependent portfolios, and risk-informed capital planning within federal (NASA, FAA), aerospace, academic, and consulting sectors. My career, marked by parallel high-impact roles, demonstrates a unique capacity for providing a top-level view of strategic and operational priorities, consistently driving the effective delivery of key initiatives, and ensuring division-level success. Expert in identifying and mitigating major risks, aligning human and financial capital, and optimizing efficiencies while leading and motivating diverse teams to deliver high-stakes results.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA-Patent: IP-BASED SATELLITE COMMAND, CONTROL, AND DATA TRANSFER method-White Papers-\"Space Flight Operations Training Center: A New Approach to Preparing Undergraduates for Careers in Multi Spacecraft Mission Operations\"-\"Project Hermes: Use of Smartphones for Receiving Telemetry and Commanding a Satellite\"-\"Satellite Operations Automation using cognitive computing\"(Internal White Paper to KBRwyle)-Media Appearance: Featured on The Space Show (July 25, 2016) discussing satellite operations and STEM

Experience

1. Space Policy, Program Analyst

   Federal Aviation Administration

   Oct 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   With expert knowledge of Space Policy and Astronautical Engineering, supporting the FAA\'s Commercial Space Transport Office as a Management and Policy Analyst as a subject matter expert. In addition, provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under minimal direction from manager/executive. Key accomplishments include-Lead rulemaking efforts for 14 CFR Parts 440 (Financial Responsibility) and 450 (Launch and Reentry License Requirements), providing strategic direction, and ensuring the regulatory compliance of commercial space transportation operations-Drive consensus on complex regulatory issues with diverse stakeholders including industry partners, government agencies, and advisory committees-Manage rulemaking schedules, and technical performance, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and high-quality regulatory output-Champion advanced rulemaking methodologies incorporating open-source software, data analytics, and high-performance computing to streamline processes and reduce delays-Develop and negotiated agreements with industry, academia, and government partners to incorporate diverse perspectives into regulatory frameworks-Spearhead the implementation of JIRA architecture for streamlined project and program management of space transportation rulemaking-Provide guidance on space policy and regulations for commercial space programs, promoting safe and sustainable space operations.

Education

• Capitol Technology University

  Associate's Degree, Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

  2008 — 2009

• Capitol Technology University

  Master's degree, Astronautical Engineering

• Capitol Technology University

  Bachelor's Degree, Astronautical Engineering

  2006 — 2010

• Capitol Technology University

  Master's Degree, Astronautical Engineering

  2010 — 2013

• Elliott School of International Affairs

  Master's degree, International Policy and Practice

  2017

Skills

• Analysis
• Integration
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Research
• Systems Engineering
• Powerpoint
• Linux
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Microsoft Office
• Teaching
• Higher Education
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Science
• Training
• Testing
• Satellite
• Project Management
• Spacecraft
• Leadership Development
• Troubleshooting
• Windows
• Matlab