Director of Surface Mobility
What you'd do
Serves as the Director of the Surface Mobility Office for the Moon Base Program within the Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate (HSMD). The Surface Mobility Director reports directly to the Program Manager, Moon Base and helps to ensure that Agency and HSMD needs, goals and objectives for surface mobility capability are implemented in a sustainable and affordable manner.
Major duties
The Director of Surface Mobility : Provides leadership of the Surface Mobility Office to deliver surface transportation capabilities for Artemis astronauts and uncrewed robotic capabilities for scientific exploration, Moon Base construction, logistics delivery and removal, and surface site preparation. Partners with other international space agencies to deliver surface mobility capabilities in conjunction with US domestic systems supporting overall Moon Base development. Supports end-to-end cost and risk management of surface mobility assets across the Artemis and Moon Base Campaigns as defined by the Moon Base Program Manager. Conducts technical engineering analysis for the Moon Base Program surface mobility elements and advises the Program Manager on associated strategies and actions. Ensures all surface mobility elements maintain readiness for construction, deployment, operations, and sustainment of surface infrastructure in a hazardous, remote environment. Coordinates and implements required external interfaces such as EVA suits and communication systems across surface mobility program elements within the Moon Base Program. Ensures requirements for Moon Base utilization and logistics services are implemented into the Surface Mobility requirements set. Represents Surface Mobility considerations in Moon Base pre-formulation and architecture development activities and implements technology development efforts to support future surface transportation needs. Represents the Moon Base Program in Agency, Directorate, Center, Academic and industry discussions, and community relations, providing expert information and advice on the topic of lunar surface mobility. Advocates for surface mobility considerations within the Moon Base Program as required at NASA Headquarters, including interactions with Legislative and Executive Branch liaisons and the Office of International and Interagency Affairs. Communicates the mission's purpose, progress, challenges, and workforce needs with clarity, reflecting NASA values and the Administrator's emphasis on accountability, empowerment, focus, and urgency.
What you need to qualify
As 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 include evidence 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-Mindedness ECQ 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 Technology ECQ 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 Resilience ECQ 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 Judgment ECQ 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 Thinking MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (MTQ): Your resume must include accomplishments that address the MTQ(s). MTQ: Demonstrated experience in leading the development, integration, and deployment of complex mobility or analogous large scale systems for transporting humans or high-value cargo assets that operate in hazardous, remote, or extreme environments. This may include experience establishing and managing system architectures or integrating multi element technical systems (i.e. human spaceflight elements, communications, power, or sustainment). Competencies: Systems Engineering and Program/Project Management Your 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.
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