As Project Portfolio Manager (PPM), you will lead and provide guidance on Information Technology (IT) projects within the Human Health and Performance Directorate, Business and Information Systems Services Office, Johnson Space Center (JSC). You will interface with senior level management at JSC and individuals at other NASA Centers and lead diverse groups to a successful implementation of the objectives for each project. Projects follow standard project management standards and practices.

Duties

Manages Information Technology (IT) projects in the Human Health and Performance (HHP) portfolio using standard Project Management (PM) practices: managing schedule, cost, scope, and assessing risk. Presents options to management. Manages and solves issues from both a technical and strategic view. Seeks and demonstrates a fundamental understanding of technical capabilities and customer needs. Explores and implements new technologies to enhance products and services. Works with customers to prioritize and baseline projects each fiscal year and to baseline requirements and subsequent milestones at a customer board or panel. Provides technical advice to customers on a wide range of IT project issues. Serves as a technical liaison between customers, contractors, and business office management to develop integrated products and achieve consensus and buy-in before project start. Prepares and presents status charts. Leads or supports internal Directorate projects that enhance daily operations and seeks out new work for the business office from Divisions, Programs, or other Directorates. 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

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement
• This position may require a one year probationary period

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Evaluating and developing information technology applications and interfaces to support systems and architectures; Applying project management practices and standards to IT development and sustaining projects; Managing and evaluating risks associated with information technology systems and architectures. AND You MUST also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Johnson Space Center 2101 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]