As an IT Program Manager (Senior Assistant for Strategy) with the Strategy Division, NASA Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) team, you will be responsible for formulating strategies and collaborating with key stakeholders for the OCIO. You will assist the Deputy Chief Information Officer for Strategy, leading a team of highly skilled information technology leaders in the management of strategy, customer engagement, enterprise architecture, business and Center IT management delivery.

Duties

Collaborate with senior IT leaders to develop IT strategies that align with the organization’s business goals/objectives and facilitate communication between IT, mission, and business units to ensure understanding of strategic initiatives. Develop reports and presentations that communicate the progress of IT strategies and initiatives to stakeholders, including senior executive leadership. Support governance frameworks and processes to ensure effective oversight and accountability of IT initiatives. Collaborate with the Strategy Division and customers to identify potential risks associated with IT initiatives, and to develop mitigation plans to address these risks. Support the resolution of IT issues that may impact strategic initiatives. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to measure the effectiveness of IT strategies and initiatives, identify areas for improvement, and provide recommendations to optimize IT strategy and project execution. Support the Deputy Chief Information Officer for Strategy to develop and refine NASA’s IT Strategy, ensuring it aligns with agency goals and objectives. Collaborate with mission customers regarding improvements and/or changes to IT processes. Provide cross-functional integration across the Strategy and Operations Divisions to ensure alignment of initiatives for efficient customer service delivery. 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.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, Bargaining Unit, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Duty location will be determined upon selection and will be at one of the locations listed on the announcement. Selectee(s) will be required to work onsite at the duty location selected.

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: Developing and implementing strategies, including communicating with stakeholders and aligning IT initiatives with mission goals and objectives; Leading diverse teams and effectively communicating strategic objectives to support long-term mission plans for Information Technology programs and projects; Conducting business and technical analysis to understand organizational needs, identify gaps, and propose solutions. AND IF you are qualifying based on experience, 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. 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 NASA Headquarters 300 E St SW Washington, DC 20546 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]