As the Intellectual Property (IP) Portfolio Manager at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) you will work in and support the MSFC Technology Transfer Office. You will engage with the Center Technology Transfer Officer, scientists, and engineers as they develop and patent new technologies. You will provide your expertise as you work with licensing executives inside the office, academia, and industry as MSFC IP is licensed and provided to the public.

Duties

Communicates and engages with scientists and engineers as they develop and patent NASA technologies. Maintains oversight of the Marshall Space Flight Center intellectual portfolio and all associated patenting and licensing activities. Performs liaison functions with other organizations to advise management and technical personnel regarding program initiatives. Identifies and develops opportunities to grow Marshall’s licensing portfolio and the network of licensees. Serves as the Center’s Software Release Authority, overseeing the process for making NASA software available to the public. Assists the Technology Transfer Office in the development of project objectives, plans, and resource requirements. Fosters 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

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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Facilitating the execution of NASA agreements with commercial and academic partners; Managing agreements and communication with NASA external partners, including supporting amendments and tracking resources related to such agreements; Developing, implementing, or monitoring a technical portfolio to ensure efficiency and compliance with current policy and objectives. 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 Marshall Space Flight Center Marshall Space Flight Ctr Huntsville, AL 35811 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]