Chief Project Management and Systems Engineer Division

SummaryIncumbent serves as the Chief of the Project Management and Systems Engineering (PM & SE) Division and reports to the Director of Engineering at Johnson Space Center (JSC). Provides overall management and leadership for human rated spacecraft design and development, vehicle systems definition and integration, overall vehicle testing and verification, vehicle sustaining engineering, logistics and maintenance, and development, delivery, and sustained operation of flight hardware.DutiesHelpThe Chief Project Management and Systems Engineer Division:Provides leadership and technical direction to teams responsible for the integration of International and Commercial Partner, and Government elements for all Human Spaceflight programs including development, verification, and test, readiness for flight, on-orbit checkout, operations support, cargo engineering integration and/or sustaining engineering.Provides technical leadership and domain stewardship in the engineering disciplines of project management and system engineering.Responsible for the overall strategic vision and exercising overall technical and administrative management of the organization.Responsible for technical management that houses JSC standards for PM and SE, as well as, providing Agency level leadership for advancing model-based system engineering (MBSE) tools and processesFormalizes project management and systems engineering as a domain at JSC, improving integration across technical disciplines.Oversees mid to larger scale Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Engineering commitments that draw resources from across the directorate, center and agency, as well as the full spectrum of SE&I from conceptual design, thru design, development, test, evaluation (DDT&E) and operations, to senior systems engineering practitioners supporting both these GFE Engineering projects and large program Chief Engineers.Provides technical leadership in project management and systems engineering (PM & SE) over the program or project lifecycle. This involves concept to design to realization of complex systems.Responsible for the Division resources (budget, workforce, engineering assets) and advises the Director on all matters which may impact engineering operations.Reviews and directs the technical approach and progress toward the execution of operational functions.Formulates program goals and objectives (near-term and long-term) and develops plans for new projects while collaborating with programs and stakeholders to ensure the Division continues in its technical leadership across the Center and Agency.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentThe individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.Initial Senior Executive Service (SES) Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the position.Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.QualificationsAs a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment, you must clearly articulate and describe within your 2-page resume that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications MTQ(s) related to this position. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQ(s), you may be disqualified. Any additional pages over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed. Your resume should includeevidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent.If you are (1) currently serving under a career SES appointment, (2) eligible for reinstatement into the SES (this means you were previously employed as a Career SES employee and you successfully completed a one-year probationary period), OR (3) have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and certified by OPM, you do not need to address the ECQs in your resume. However, your resume must clearly state that you are a current career SES, eligible for SES reinstatement, or SES CDP certified and year of certification.Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQ(s). Only your 2-page resume will be accepted and considered. Any additional documents submitted will not be accepted.EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)For more information on the ECQs, please visit OPM's ECQ webpage.ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, and Civic-MindednessECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging TechnologyECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and ResilienceECQ 4 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive JudgmentECQ 5 - Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic ThinkingMANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (MTQ):Your resume must include accomplishments that address the MTQ(s).MTQ 1 - Demonstrated experience in leading engineering disciplines of project management and systems engineering for all phases of the lifecycle for human rated spacecraft and spacecraft systems. This includes design and development, vehicle systems definition and integration, and vehicle testing and verification. Competencies: Program/Project Management and Systems EngineeringYour application package must be in your own words. 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.EducationThis position has a positive education requirement. To be eligible, you must clearly state in your resume the following: degree, major and/or minor, and college/university. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or other field of science is required.An official transcript will be required if you are selected.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.Additional informationVeterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.HelpA 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.