The Science and Technology Office (STO) plans, develops, and executes a broad range of science and technology investigations, programs, projects, and activities in support of NASA's science, technology, and exploration goals. It is responsible for the Technology Demonstration Missions Program Office and the Planetary Missions Program Office. Additionally, STO leads the pursuit of new opportunities and partnerships with other government agencies and private industry.

Duties

This position reports to the Manager, Science and Technology Office. The Deputy Manager, Science and Technology Office: Manages research and systems development programs, projects, and activities in support of NASA mission directorates. Draws upon an expert knowledge of spacecraft and systems development and program and project management development to direct, lead, and move the organization forward while breaking new ground and simultaneously managing diverse projects/programs. Exercises the ability to capture synergies across many science and engineering disciplines at the Center and across the agency to optimize organizational efforts. Maintains a number of collaborative working relationships with external agencies and organizations including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, international partners, universities, science institutes, and federally funded research and development centers. With the Manager, STO, is responsible for establishing the overall planning, coordination, and management of STO activities. Supervises the efforts of subordinate organizations in establishing short-range and long-range plans, defining requirements for and managing assigned programs/projects. Assists the Manager, STO, in developing programmatic and administrative policy for STO initiatives. In conjunction with the Manager, STO, exercises authority for planning and directing science and space systems activities in a manner judged to produce the best results in terms of quality, efficiency, economy, and timeliness. Maintains extensive contacts with the appropriate NASA Associate Administrators and Agency leadership for efficient and effective accomplishment of assigned tasks and with other Centers supporting advanced research and development for highly specialized activities. Serves as point of contact for STO programs and projects and as spokesperson in space related industry-wide discussions and Center, industry, inter-Center, legislative, and community relations and 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. 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 managing a large, highly-complex organization and a diverse portfolio of science, technology, and engineering research and programs. MTQ 2- Demonstrated experience communicating technical information, status or decisions with and influencing a wide variety of audiences and stakeholders, including senior and subordinate managers, scientific and technical communities, other government agencies, and/or officials from the executive and/or legislative branches of government.

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 credential evaluation service 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 Marshall Space Flight Center Marshall Space Flight Ctr Huntsville, AL 35811 US
• Name: NASA Executive Staffing
• Email: [email protected]