The Manager, Gateway Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) Project, is responsible for the HALO development and delivery as well as the integration of the Power and Propulsion element at Kennedy Space Center and the integration of this combined spacecraft with the SpaceX Falcon Heavy. Additionally, the HALO Project Manager is responsible for delivering the top-tier software that manages the Gateway command, control, and response for the entire Gateway spacecraft.

Duties

This position reports to the Manager, Gateway Program Office. The Gateway Habitation and Logistics Outpost Project Manager: Leads a multi-disciplinary team for the end-to-end formulation, acquisition strategy, design, development, test, certification, and delivery of the HALO element for the Gateway Program. Leads the integration of the HALO and Power and Propulsion Element elements into a co-manifested vehicle, including production and implementation of top-tier vehicle system manager software, leading to launch on a Falcon Heavy and transit to near recti-linear halo orbit. Supports the Habitation Element integration activities as required. Manages the technical integration and systems engineering efforts, including definition and necessary modifications of the engineering flight design products and ensures they conform to program requirements. Manages and mitigates the cost, schedule, and technical risks which occur during spacecraft development. Identifies, manages, and defines necessary long lead items for the build-up and outfitting of systems and components within and on the HALO. Manages all aspects of coordinating and integrating the European Space Agency HALO Lunar Communication System, Canadian Space Agency external robotics, and other government furnished equipment and utilization end items with the HALO, including interface definition, development and flight testing, and integrated verification activities. Manages multi-disciplinary, cross-Agency teams in the design, development, and delivery of unusually complex flight components that establish core foundational architectures fundamental to the performance of Gateway capabilities. Develops and implements partnerships with other NASA programs external to Gateway for mutually beneficial arrangements that leverage advanced spaceflight technology expenditures. Develops and directs innovative and novel concepts, processes, and techniques in the design, development, and test of the HALO and other complex components. Coordinates with other offices within the Gateway Program to establish the technical content, cost, and schedule of products, deliverables, and services, and interacts with senior management to formulate agreements and plans for institutional support. Attends and chairs conferences and technical meetings with NASA Headquarters, other NASA centers, contractors, and external organizations to discuss, advise on, and establish specifications, design, and development requirements. Fosters and continually drives a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence, and innovation within and outside of the organization and NASA. Champions the Agency's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and creates an environment and culture that promotes and enables the Agency's commitment to safety, inclusion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

Requirements

• The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Initial Senior Executive Service (SES) Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.
• Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

You must have the skill and ability to perform the duties described above as demonstrated by progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you MUST address each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) separately. If you fail to do so, your application will be rated ineligible. We recommend you provide two (2) examples of relevant experience for each ECQ. Responses to ALL ECQs must not exceed ten (10) pages; MTQ responses must not exceed one (1) page per MTQ. Please include your full name on all documents submitted. If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by Office of Personnel Management (OPM) you MUST submit a resume and in a separate document address the MTQs. Any ECQs submitted will not be considered. Your resume must clearly state that you are a current career SES, eligible for reinstatement, or SES CDP certified and year of certification. When preparing your responses to the ECQs and MTQs, you are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualification. For a sample template on how to format your ECQ narrative visit NASA's Executive Leadership Opportunities. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: ECQ 1 - Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2 - Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3 - Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: MTQ 1 - Demonstrated experience in executing technical direction, management, integration, concept definition, and evaluation of large-scale, programmatic elements and contractor operations for human space flight and/or other advanced programs. MTQ 2 - Demonstrated effectiveness in leading an organization providing system and discipline engineering capabilities for the design, development, and testing of complex aerospace systems including working with programs/projects to negotiate detailed plans for workforce, facilities, budgets, and schedules.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. To be eligible, you must clearly state in your resume the following: degree, major and/or minor, and college/university.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or other field of science.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.

Contacts

• Address Johnson Space Center 2101 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 US
• Name: NASA Executive Staffing
• Email: [email protected]