Summary

The Manager, Program Operations Integration for the Low Earth Orbit Program (LEO) is responsible for the overall management and integration of Program operations elements, including U.S., commercial, and international partners (IPs). Incumbent serves as Chair of the International Space Station Mission Management Team (IMMT), responsible for all aspects of the execution of the flight program for the integrated program.

Duties

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The Manager, Program Operations Integration LEO Program:

• Manages the execution of the real-time and near real-time missions, including final decision authority for decisions that exceed the authority of the flight control team.
• Manages and integrates Program-level operations requirements and implementation strategies for accomplishing all Program mission and flight objectives while balancing crew and vehicle safety.
• Serves as Program-level interface with IPs, commercial partners, and other International Space Station (ISS) elements for real-time operations activities.
• Develops and implements Program policy as required for the performance of Program operations with significant negotiation at the IP and commercial partner level.
• Interfaces with and integrates Program-level requirements from the Commercial Crew Program, Flight Operations Directorate, Human Health and Performance Directorate, Engineering Directorate, Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate, Exploration, Integration and Science Directorate, other NASA Centers, and NASA Headquarters organizations.
• Exercises responsibility for the operations policy and the overall conduct of operations on the ISS while ensuring a safe and effective implementation of the operations program on the ISS.
• Develops strategies and manages implementation of contracting and outsourcing efforts for the Program. Conducts other studies and analyses of past and current Program activities in order to evaluate and assess Program areas, including development and implementation of a consistent technical, cost, and schedule performance measurement program.
• Conducts technical reviews and studies as requested by the LEO Program Manager. This may include individual assessments, chairing committees or ad hoc study teams, leading Program-wide review teams, and/or serving as the Program representative on Center, Agency, or international teams.
• Represents the Program in conferences and meetings with senior managers from NASA, its contractors, and its IPs and commercial partners. Commits the Program and Agency to courses of action within delegated authority.
• Ensures a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, ensures employees are provided adequate training and instructions on safety issues, and ensures safety is a top priority in facility management and mission operations.

Requirements

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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 international human spaceflight operations, including mission management, risk management, operations integration, mission execution, anomaly resolution for human space flight missions, experience in planning, evaluating, and prioritizing mission requirements, and working with a range of stakeholders including International Partners, engineering, safety, operations and Commercial Providers.

Competencies: Program/Project Management and Mission Execution

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.

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.

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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

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