Alabama
NASA is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Director, George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) located in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The Center Director plays a critical executive role advancing research and technology maturation for one of the most inspiring missions on Earth—and beyond. As Director of MSFC, you will be responsible for managing an annual budget of over $4 billion, with direction and oversight of a blended workforce of over 6,000 civil servants and support service contractors enabling space transportation and propulsion systems, and cutting-edge science and research projects and solutions. This is your opportunity to influence decisions that shape humanity’s future in space.
This posting is only open to current Senior Executive Service (SES) employees within the federal government, individuals with reinstatement eligibility to the SES, and SES-CDP Graduates (certified by OPM). All other applicants must apply to the USAJOBS posting for consideration https://www.usajobs.gov/job/872502300
Upload a 2-page resume clearly stating that you are a current career SES, eligible for SES reinstatement, or SES-CDP certified and year of certification.
Salary: $223,380 - $228,000 per year.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads strategic planning and management of new cutting-edge technology for space vehicle systems, engineering design, and development of subsystems and components, and performance requirements. Leads multidisciplinary teams in support of Human Exploration and Space Launch System programs.
Oversees the Payload Operations and Integration Center, the 24/7 command post for research and technology activities aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Directs management of the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), a multi-tenant complex which provides the capabilities for the manufacture and assembly of critical hardware components, including the Space Launch System.
Collaborates with government, university, and private sector entities to build a broader business base to optimize Agency resources and establish and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with MAF tenants.
Responsible for management of the NASA Space Science and Technology Center, a hub for advanced research to create positive social, economic, educational, and quality-of-life outcomes through basic and applied research.
Directs the National Institute for Rocket Propulsion Systems for the Agency and coordinates with other senior leaders across the U.S. Government to formulate policy to foster a healthy and vibrant rocket propulsion industrial base for the nation.
Develops partnerships and collaborations with internal and external organizations such as industry, governmental, academic, and international organizations to advance NASA's mission, agenda, services, initiatives, and platforms; builds awareness of NASA priorities and works with external stakeholders and the public. Champions and enables new business and partnership.
You must meet the Mandatory Technical Qualification below to be considered for this position.
Demonstrated management and oversight of multi-billion-dollar programs focused on propulsion systems, launch vehicles, and space technologies. This includes directing the planning, execution, and evaluation of advanced engineering and science research initiatives while providing executive leadership for workforce operations, budget allocation, and the management of facilities and infrastructure.
All other applicants who are not current SES, SES reinstatement eligible or SES-CDP Graduates (certified by OPM) must apply through the USAJOBS vacancy announcement for consideration.
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