Also called: Aerospace Education Program Director
Runs national programs that bring students into space science, from internships to rocket and robotics competitions.
You manage grants that fund student satellite and rocket teams, plan a launch-viewing event for thousands of kids, and report results to Congress. You work with NASA centers, universities and schools across the country.
Senior federal (GS-14/15) pay; contractor roles vary.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 12 years after high school. Bachelor's in science, engineering or education; master's and 10+ years of experience common.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Education, Aerospace Engineering, Physics.
Growing about average. Depends on federal budgets; very few positions.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps run applications and reports; designing programs and partnerships stays human.
Classes: Speech or debate, Business, AP Physics, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9199.
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