Serves as Chief, Structural Engineering Division, providing overall technical and administrative leadership. Oversees design, development, testing, integration, operations, and activities sustaining engineering in structures, materials, loads, fracture analysis, environments, structural dynamics, thermal protection and control, mechanical systems, and advanced manufacturing in support of human spaceflight programs. Duties The Chief Structural Engineering Division: • Responsible for technical management of activities in the areas of structures, materials and processes, fracture analysis and control, environments, structural and mechanical design analysis, heat transfer analysis, thermodynamics analysis, structural and kinematics loads analysis; structural and environmental testing; general process improvements, advanced manufacturing process development and manufacturing. Leads these efforts across all human spaceflight programs, including the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Program, International Space Station (ISS), Commercial Crew Office, Commercial Destination Office, Orion, Human Landing systems, Extravehicular activity and mobility systems and Moon Base programs. • Leads the organization in the design, development, test and evaluation of spacecraft structural, mechanical and thermal protection systems, including unique human space flight expertise and applications in the domains of ablative and non-ablative heatshield design, analysis and certification, docking systems design, multipoint dynamics and contact analysis and certification of on-orbit docking and mass optimization. • Provides oversight and direction for the advancement of domain disciplines for JSC and the Agency, including the management and overall systems engineering to accomplish successful design, development, implementation, integration and operation of the spacecrafts systems. • Oversees and directs, as appropriate, the execution of mission-related engineering work within NASA, including establishment and implementation of stakeholder independent checks and balances needed to ensure this core mission capability is conducted proficiently, including the definition, development, implementation, integration and verification of avionics systems for space flight programs assigned to JSC. • Leads the organization in the establishment of requirements and milestones; provides technical leadership and coordination in performance of the activities; and facilitates implementation of activity results. Such technical efforts may involve all aspects of structures, structural dynamics, kinematics loads, heat transfer thermodynamics, manufacturing spaceflight hardware, including standards development, other process improvements, and the transfer of technology improvements to industry. • Establishes and operates the necessary laboratories and test facilities for structural and dynamic testing in support of in-house conceptual development, certification and failure analysis of spacecraft systems. Utilizes other assigned facilities and test sites for testing culminating in verification and certification for flight readiness. • Responsible for on-site manufacturing capabilities, including light and heavy machine shops, composite and sheet metal production. Additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping, surface finishing, painting and cleaning facilities capable of handling engineering development and flight hardware production. • Supervises and controls the work of the organization. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the Division office. • Represents the Division with upper Center management and represents the Directorate across the agency with similar domain expertise at other centers. Requirements Conditions of employment • The 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. Qualifications 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 a team/organization responsible for human spacecraft structural mechanics, including structural design and analysis, materials, load and dynamics, mechanical systems, and thermal protection systems across all lifecycles from design and development, large scale testing, vehicle system definition and integration, and certification of structural engineering systems through flight readiness. Competencies: Structural Design and Development Engineering ; 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. Education This 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 information Veterans' 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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