Deputy Associate Administrator for Programs
What you'd do
The Deputy Associate Administrator for Programs (DAAP) reports to the Associate Administrator (AA) for the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and supports the AA in all matters related to programs for which SMD has responsibility. The DAAP works closely with the Deputy AA, the Deputy AA for Management, and the Division Directors to ensure that programs and projects are organized and conducted for safety and success and in a manner consistent with National, Agency, and Directorate policies.
Major duties
The Deputy Associate Administrator for Programs: Oversees and manages the proper integration of technology efforts within the Directorate and spearheads all coordination efforts with technology undertaken at the Agency level and among agencies and other entities external to NASA. Oversees and manages Directorate-level coordination of sub-orbital class flight programs including scientific balloons, sounding rockets, and airborne research. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the full range of SMD programs and activities concerned with research, flight, and ground system development and operations. Develops and presents to the NASA Administrator and external entities (e.g., Congress, Office of Management Budget (OMB), Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and other Federal agencies) detailed plans, including schedules and resource requirements necessary for the accomplishment of SMD strategic goals. Allocates and reprograms resources as required to meet approved objectives in accordance with delegated authority. Participates with other NASA officials in the development of overall NASA planning, policy development, and program integration activities. Ensures that sound management and engineering practices are followed in the implementation of programs and projects to ensure their safety and success and to ensure that commitments are met. Chairs the Directorate's Program Management Council, responsible for the in-depth assessment of programs and projects for the purpose of certifying their programmatic, management, and technical readiness to proceed into the phases of formulation and/or implementation. Maintains relationships with universities, the scientific and engineering communities, industry, and other government agencies with respect to SMD. Develops and negotiates agreements with other domestic and international organizations as necessary to support the Directorate and the programs for which it has responsibility.
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 leading and overseeing a multidisciplinary portfolio of spaceflight programs across their full life cycle, including: (1) sound program/project management in formulation, budgeting, scheduling and execution; (2) collaborating across organizational and interagency boundaries to advance program objectives; and (3) strategically identifying, assessing, and resolving complex scientific and spaceflight programmatic issues. Competencies: Program/Project Management; and Technical Work and Team 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. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process.
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