Glenn Research Center's Aeronautics Directorate is seeking applicants for the positions of Materials & Turbine Technology Subproject Manager within the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core Project and Propulsion Technologies Subproject Manager within the Advanced Air Transport Technology Project.

Duties

Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Considers and evaluates research and technology proposals for applicability to portfolio/subproject goals and objectives. Interacts with NASA and external aeronautics community as appropriate to foster and establish collaborations, for leveraging of efforts and for successful execution of the subproject. Leads development and revision of subproject and portfolio plan in overall project planning and budget planning. Leads the development of annual implementation plans for responsible subprojects working with line managers and technical leads across the Aeronautics Research Centers Provides guidance to research on technology and research needs for this subproject and portfolio goals and objectives. Provides subproject status, risk and issues identification, progress evaluation, and reporting in support of Project and Center assessment and reporting. Supports development and execution of Aeronautics Project Management and business practices. Supports the Project Manager in overall planning, execution and assessment of the research and technology development project. Works with implementing organizations and Project leadership to address and resolve execution issues of technical or programmatic nature. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level. Performing project management functions such as, research or engineering planning, analyzing, or executing technical schedules, and status reporting; Serving on multi-organizational teams involved in the management of technical efforts supporting aerospace research and development activities; Developing research or engineering plans in propulsion, materials & structures, power, aerodynamics, acoustics, icing, structures, communication & intelligent systems, systems analysis, or systems engineering. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level. Leading or managing multi-organizational teams that manage technical efforts related to aerospace research and development activities; Leading or managing multi-center, multi-disciplined teams' aerospace projects that involve multi-organizational teams or that involve industry and academia partners; Leading or managing the development of research or engineering plans in propulsion, materials & structures, power, aerodynamics, acoustics, icing, structures, communication & Intelligent systems, systems analysis, or system engineering. 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.

Education

Basic Education Requirement: You must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a major in one of the following:
a) Engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs
b) Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science or other field of Science
c) Computer Science that included 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course work in any combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science with at least half of those hours in mathematics and statistics courses that included differential and integral calculus.

If you did not complete a qualifying bachelor's degree, you may be eligible if you have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field, as listed above.

Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for this position.

Engineering degrees earned within the United States: Engineering degrees earned within the United States must be from a college or university that has at least one ABET accredited engineering program. To find out if a school has at least one ABET accredited program, please visit http://www.abet.org.

Engineering degrees earned outside the United States: Engineering degrees earned outside the United States must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), often known as accords. These are non-governmental agreements among organizations that accredit academic degree programs. MRAs recognize the substantial equivalence of mature accreditation systems and programs accredited by signatory organizations within their jurisdictions. For a listing of Signatories, please visit, https://www.abet.org/global-presence/mutual-recognition-agreements/is-your-program-recognized/.

Science and other related degrees earned within the United States: Science and other related degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

Science and other related degrees earned outside the United States: 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, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Contacts

• Address Glenn Research Center 21000 Brookpark Rd Cleveland, OH 44135 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]