As a Vendor Management Office Supervisor, you will oversee technical contract administration of the Research, Science, and Engineering Services (RSES) contract, collaborating with key stakeholders to maintain awareness of organizational strategies and vendor alignment. You will lead a team of highly skilled engineers, scientists, and program analysts to ensure RSES contract performance to meet Langley Research Center's challenging mission requirements.

Duties

Serve as the Center's subject matter expert for contractor technical service requirements obtained through the Research, Science, and Engineering Services (RSES) contract, acting as primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries and issues. Supervise personnel in the Vendor Management Office (VMO), including engineers, scientists, program analysts, and contract administration staff, to ensure effective and efficient office operations. Provide contractual support and guidance to the Center's diverse research, engineering, and technology development disciplines, including cooperative activities with other contractors, NASA Centers, and Federal Agencies. Collaborate with RSES Contracting Officer to monitor the performance of the RSES contract and ensure of compliance with terms, conditions, and deliverables. Collaborate with internal stakeholders at the Center to identify contract issues, define requirements for new work, track performance, and develop solutions to mitigate contract risks. Lead meetings with Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) and Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) to discuss contract performance issues, process improvements, risks, corrective actions, recovery plans, and other contract-related matters. Maintain communication with the Prime Contractor's management team regarding technical challenges and other contract operations details. Develop and implement contract management strategies to optimize performance and minimize risk. Coordinate with the Prime Contractor's management team to define content of the Strategic Management and Innovative Research Plan (SMIRP), ensuring it meets the needs of LaRC Directorates and aligns with the Center's goals and 2040 strategic vision. Perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees. 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.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

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-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Serving as a subject matter expert in contract administration across the life cycle (e.g., review, negotiation, creation, execution, monitoring, contract renewal or termination) in the field of research, engineering, or technology development; Leading or supervising a team in the delivery of technical services to ensure contract compliance; Formulating contract management strategies to optimize performance and minimize risks. 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. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Langley Research Center 1 NASA Dr Hampton, VA 23666 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]