- Provides leadership, guidance, overview, and coordination of the program, its budget, people, facilities, and associated processes and procedures.
- Manages the transfer/deployment of NASA-developed RPT technologies to the Agency and other Federal, State, university, and commercial elements.
- Responsible for assigning activities to include establishing objectives, developing short- and long-range plans and programs, setting priorities, and affecting changes in the focus of work to accommodate NASA program objectives.
- Incumbent initiates and/or acts to provide the necessary resources for accomplishing the RPT functions, including the responsibility for preparing and defending all resource requirements for the conduct of assigned programs through the budget cycle.
- Incumbent is responsible for evaluation and review of results and impact of assigned programs.
- Develops strategic and tactical plans and initiatives by setting priorities and recommending and/or affecting changes in the focus of the work to reach NASA propulsion test objectives at SSC, MSFC, WSTF, and PBS.
- Develops meaningful collaborative efforts with NASA organizations and DOD rocket test organizations promoting improved test services for both agencies.
- Recommends infrastructure improvements to propulsion testing and equipment without sacrificing safety and quality to control costs.
- Justifies and defends requirements for new and/or modified test facilities, capabilities, and equipment based on program needs.
- Recommends, justifies, defends closure, mothballs, abandon in place, and/or demolition of those facilities/stands that are not supported by program needs or Agency budgets.
- Insures the critical skills and infrastructure are maintained to support the NASA RPT requirements.
- Administers disciplined program control across all RPT programs and projects ensuring sound fiscal management and availability of decision-making information for managers at all levels.
- Evaluates the Agency?s overall requirements for new and/or modified test facilities based on knowledge of new program requirements and ensures that the capability to meet those requirements are available in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Provides sound executive management expertise on policies, procedures, tools, and techniques to all RPT activities, ensuring Agency initiatives are implemented.
- Makes test assignments, facility status assignments, and recommends test facilities to meet those requirements.
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Job family (Series)
0801 General Engineering
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Position is subject to random drug testing.
- Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.
- Frequent travel may be required.
- Selectee must complete a financial disclosure statement.
Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must have the skill and ability to perform the duties described above as demonstrated by progressively responsible supervisory/managerial experience, normally with several years at the GS-15 level or equivalent, which demonstrates clearly the ability to manage people and resources. Candidates must also demonstrate qualifications in the managerial and technical areas noted below. See the SES Handbook and NASA’s Guide to Effectively Preparing Executive Core Qualifications for more information. IMPORTANT: CANDIDATES MUST FULLY ADDRESS ALL ITEMS UNDER EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS AS WELL AS ALL ITEMS UNDER TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU COMPLETE YOUR ANSWERS OFF-LINE IN ADVANCE OF BEGINNING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, SO THAT YOU CAN INSERT THEM INTO THE ELECTRONIC FORM. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT SAVED. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:1. Leading Change – Involves the ability to bring about strategic change, within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2. Leading People – Involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. 3. Results Driven – Involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4. Business Acumen – Involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5. Building Coalitions – Involves 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.
Technical Qualifications:
1.Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of project management and business practices related to rocket propulsion test and technology development, as well as how this would relate to capability portfolio management.
2.Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques associated with operations, maintenance, and sustainment of complex /critical facilities and infrastructure associated with rocket propulsion testing.Education
Candidates must possess an engineering degree, preferably an advanced degree from an accredited engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university in a closely related engineering discipline
Additional information
Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to undergo a pre-employment background investigation. This announcement is for a career appointment to a position in the NASA Senior Executive Service (SES). Persons entering the SES for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period. A financial disclosure statement is required upon appointment into the SES. This statement will be used to avoid conflicting situations in employment through advice and counseling. Your USAJOBS account asks you to assign a name to each of your resumes. When you apply to a NASA position, we will show you the text of the resume you have submitted, but we do not maintain the name you have assigned to that resume. If you wish to keep track of that information, we recommend you make note of it at the time you apply.
Fair Employment Opportunities for Applicants
NASA Credit for National ServiceHow You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated by an Executive Resources Panel based on the managerial and technical qualification requirements stated in this announcement. Eligible candidates will be placed in qualified and highly-qualified categories. Interviews, and qualification and suitability inquiries may be requested. The highly-qualified will be referred to the appropriate official who will recommend selection.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test required
Yes
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Required Documents
Required Documents
NASA’s application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you need to submit your resume and answer the screening questions and supplemental information. You must also respond to both the Executive Core Qualifications (Managerial Qualifications) and the Technical Qualifications. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. In this way we allow you to focus on preparing a resume that best describes your background and abilities. For assistance in preparing your resume, consult the Applicant Guide. Nothing further is required unless we make you an employment offer. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask you to provide academic transcripts or proof of Federal employment status. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may use that as a basis for withdrawing our employment offer.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Benefits
Benefits
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Duties
Summary
Manager, Rocket Propulsion Test (RPT) Office, Human Spaceflight Capabilities Division (HSC), Human Explorations and Operations Mission Directorate (HEOMD) & is responsible to the Director, Human Space Flight Capabilities Division. The Manager, RPT Office is responsible for managing, operating, & developing all of the Agency’s rocket propulsion test assets & capabilities at the Stennis Space Center (SSC), Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), White Sands Test Facility (WSTF), & Plumbrook (PBS).
Responsibilities
Travel Required
Occasional travel – Travel may be required for training or other work-related duties
Supervisory status
Yes
Promotion Potential
00
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