Deputy Director, Engineering Directorate

Quick Facts

• Role: Deputy Director, Engineering Directorate

• Focus: Systems engineering and discipline engineering capabilities for aerospace, research, space flight missions, and technology development

Description

Provide technical leadership and systems management to deliver and/or compete on engineering and technology work that supports the Center’s research, science, and technology needs. Lead systems development, systems engineering, and integration of hardware and software across ground and flight efforts, including lifecycle activities from concept through test. Set long-range goals and ensure strategic capability development aligned with NASA mission needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage systems development, systems engineering, and hardware/software integration for aerospace and space flight programs

• Champion multi-disciplinary engineering competencies and cost-effective product development processes

• Conduct trade studies; design, develop, fabricate, integrate, and test hardware and software for ground and flight systems

• Coordinate with the Engineering Director and Center organizations to ensure plans and work align with overall strategy

• Define long-range goals and measure progress toward Directorate capability development (competencies, workforce, infrastructure)

• Build and maintain partnerships (traditional and non-traditional)

• Monitor and evaluate market/technical/competitive intelligence to maintain state-of-the-art capabilities

• Develop and maintain lessons-learned knowledge capture system

• Integrate succession planning, training, development, and hiring strategies across the Directorate

• Manage Directorate budget and risk management processes to align resources, risks, and funding priorities

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or National

• Successful background investigation, commensurate with risk/sensitivity

• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance

• Pre-employment and random drug testing may be required

• File Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278e) within 30 days and annually

• Initial SES career appointee probationary period of one year

• Submit a 2-page resume that clearly addresses ECQs and the Mandatory Technical Qualification(s) (MTQ); do not submit additional documents

• Demonstrated progressively responsible supervisory/managerial/professional experience managing complex engineering/program organizations

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or related science from an accredited institution

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family. Eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.