The incumbent serves as the Chief Scientist for NASA Langley Research Center providing oversight for science and research programs; and advising senior leadership in the identification of promising new, long term/high risk, and creative/inventive research programs. The incumbent evaluates proposals for new programs, keeps abreast of ongoing work, and establishes priorities to assure that Center research programs contribute effectively to national aerospace and scientific objectives.

Duties

As the Chief Scientist for NASA Langley Research Center, the incumbent is responsible for: Serving as the chief advisor to the Director on all areas affecting fundamental research at the Center. This includes maintaining current knowledge of the quality and scope of Center research programs and advising the Director of the adequacy of the programs to support the Center's current and future mission. Advising on complex research, recommending solutions for critical Agency problems including new science and research with technical emphasis in the areas of Earth Science (atmospheric composition, weather, climate variability & change, water & energy cycle, carbon cycle & ecosystems), Space Science (space weather, radiation), Physical Science (fluid physics, complex fluids, material science, thermodynamics, fundamental physics), Human Research (human factors & performance), Computer Science (data science, advanced computing, formal methods, autonomy) and Systems Optimization for Aeronautics, Spacecraft, Exploration and Space Access. Utilizing research experience and expertise to identify new and promising areas of scientific and engineering research, and supporting technologies, that can be integrated into the Center's capabilities. Facilitates and develops international, inter-agency, academic, and commercial collaborations to sustain new research initiatives. Supports and partners with the Agency Chief Scientist and the Agency Science Council and leads center planning and implementation of relevant Agency initiatives. Advocating, representing, and advising scientists and researchers throughout the science and technical directorates pertaining to increased linkage of their emergent research ideas to the NASA strategic goals. Leads innovative research-focused activities and develops collaborations and partnerships with other agencies as well as commercial, academic, and international partners. As an internationally recognized expert in scientific research, represents the Center and Agency in providing expert advice in that field to senior managers across a wide spectrum of industrial, government, and academic institutions. Encourages and fosters science integration and cooperation across the Center and Agency to ensure the integrity and exemplary quality of science and research at the Center to enable NASA to achieve its mission. Promotes and maintains good public and community relations and provides for the widest practical and appropriate dissemination of information concerning science and space activities. 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.
• Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug screening may be required.
• Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.

Qualifications

Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with at least 1 year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15 level in: Demonstrated experience identifying and leading new scientific development initiatives as well as overseeing and advising on a large diverse research portfolio. This includes technology development, long-range planning, and mission proposal preparation for at least one of the following areas: Earth Science (atmospheric composition, weather, climate variability & change, water & energy cycle, carbon cycle & ecosystems), Space Science (space weather, radiation), Physical Science (fluid physics, complex fluids, material science, thermodynamics, fundamental physics), Human Research (human factors & performance), Computer Science (data science, advanced computing, formal methods, autonomy) and Systems Optimization for Aeronautics, Spacecraft, Exploration and Space Access. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you MUST address each Senior Level (SL) Evaluation Criteria separately not to exceed a total of ten (10) pages. If you fail to do so, your application will be rated ineligible. Please cite experience directly related to the specialized experience requirements (outlined above) when addressing the SL evaluation criteria #2 (Technical Excellence and Contributions) and SL evaluation criteria #5 (Corporate Cooperation and Technical Leadership Skills). For the full definition of the SL Evaluation Criteria and Process please click here. Please include your full name on all documents submitted. SL EVALUATION CRITERIA: 1. Education Level and Training 2. Technical Excellence and Contributions a. Experience/Accomplishments b. Technical and Strategic Problem Solving c. Information Transfer 3. Awards and Recognition 4. Outside Professional Activities 5. Corporate Cooperation and Technical Leadership Skills

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 Langley Research Center 1 NASA Dr Hampton, VA 23666 US
• Name: NASA Executive Staffing
• Email: [email protected]