Position Title Organization

Director for Programs and Projects P / PROGRAMS & PROJECTS DIRECTORATE

NASA Announcement Number Vacancy Type

AR14S0001 Case File

OPM Control Number / Status Salary Range

363717100 / Posted $142,725 - $167,000
[Link]

Open Dates Pay Plan - Series / Grade (Low, High,

03/10/2014 - 04/11/2014 Potential)
ES - 0801 / 00, 00, 00

Position Information Duty Location

Full-Time / Permanent 062205085 - Moffett Field, CA (1)

Who May Be Considered Citizenship Required

This announcement is open to all qualified U.S. True
citizens.

Job Summary
NASA Ames Research Center is currently seeking interested applicants for the position of Director for
Programs and Projects. The Director plans, directs and coordinates the strategic program and project
management activities at the Center. S/he develops and manages strategic programs/projects and
strengthens the Center's core competency in program and project management of complex aerospace
systems including seeking new programmatic partnerships. The Director supports Center program and
project success to the maximum extent possible while seeking out new opportunities, collaborations, and
innovative activities. The organization has responsibility for the Project Management Division.

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Marketing Summary
NASA is looking for exceptional leaders for the 21st century! If you are interested in leading dynamic
organizations responsible for fulfilling or supporting exciting scientific and aeronautic missions, there may
be a place for you on the team. Seize this opportunity to use your current skills, build new ones, and make
significant contributions to our nation's future. As an added benefit, you would be joining an agency ranked
as one of the best places in the Federal government to work.

Key Requirements
1. A financial disclosure statement is required upon appointment into the SES.
2. First time SES appointees are subject to a one-year probationary period.
3. Position subject to a pre-employment drug test
4. Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
5. Position subject to random drug testing

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 Total number of openings
1

Major Duties
As the Director for Programs and Projects, the incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and
coordinating the strategic program and project management activities of the Center. S/he develops and
manages strategic NASA programs/projects and strengthens the Center's core competency in program and
project management of complex aerospace and spaceflight systems, including seeking new programmatic
partnerships. S/he identifies and develops potential projects and programs while seeking out new
aerospace/spaceflight project collaborations with other agencies and private industry. S/he maintains close
partnerships with other NASA centers, contractors, and customers; and represents Ames Research Center in
matters related to the effective accomplishment and completion of projects and programs.

The incumbent works in close collaboration and partnership with the Director of Engineering and the
Director for Partnerships to develop new mission concepts and opportunities. S/he also participates in
identifying opportunities, developing proposals and new concepts, integration of appropriate procedures and
sustaining an environment for successful performance of projects and programs. The Director participates in
the development of new low cost, collaborative and innovative programs at the Center and fosters close
partnerships with internal and external Agency personnel to pioneer the application and transfer of
program/project management policies and processes to improve the productivity and quality of the work
products used to carry out spaceflight missions. S/he leads the integration of strategic center programs and
projects into a unified and cost-effective program management environment. S/he implements creative
solutions to manage, analyze, and present scientific, engineering, institutional, and programmatic
information while applying state of the art project management practices in the development of programs
and projects.

The incumbent pioneers innovative solutions to meet advanced program and project management
requirements, serving as principal advisor and consultant to senior management officials at Ames Research
Center, NASA HQ, other centers, and other government agencies in all matters concerning program and
project management. The Director supports Center program and project success to the maximum extent
possible while seeking out new opportunities, collaborations, and innovative activities.

The incumbent is responsible for furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity and diversity by
taking positive steps to support the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to
nondiscriminatory employment practices in all areas under his/her supervision.

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 General Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must have the skill and ability to perform the duties described above as demonstrated
by progressively responsible supervisory/managerial experience, normally with several years at the GS-15
level or equivalent, which demonstrates clearly the ability to manage people and resources. Candidates must
also demonstrate qualifications in the managerial and technical areas noted below. See the SES Handbook
([Link] target=_blank) and NASA's Guide to Effectively
Preparing Executive Core Qualifications ([Link] target=_blank) for more
information. IMPORTANT: CANDIDATES MUST FULLY ADDRESS ALL ITEMS UNDER
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS AS WELL AS ALL ITEMS UNDER TECHNICAL
QUALIFICATIONS. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU COMPLETE YOUR ANSWERS OFF-LINE
IN ADVANCE OF BEGINNING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, SO THAT YOU CAN INSERT THEM
INTO THE ELECTRONIC FORM. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT SAVED.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Leading Change - Involves the ability to bring about strategic change, within and outside the organization,
to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to
implement it in a continuously changing environment.
2. Leading People - Involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and
goals. Inherent to this is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others,
facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
3. Results Driven - Involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to
this is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge,
analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
4. Business Acumen - Involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources
strategically.
5. Building Coalitions - Involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies,
State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or
international organizations to achieve common goals.

SES Technical Qualification Questions:

1. Demonstrated experience of all phases of project management, engineering principles and practices
sufficient to develop and manage major spaceflight programs and projects with a broad understanding of
systems engineering, risk assessment and management, and lessons-learned, enabling success and
improvement to those programs.
2. Demonstrated management ability to work and negotiate with multiple organizations and stakeholders on
detailed plans for milestones, workforce, facilities, budgets, and schedules in support of spaceflight and
facility programs/projects. Experience with supervision/mentoring of program and project managers.
3. Demonstrated ability developing and securing new aerospace mission concepts, including innovative and
low-cost spaceflight projects, and inter-agency and international collaboration with external project partners.

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 Educational Qualifications
Education from an accredited college or university, in an appropriate field of engineering or the physical
sciences, at least at the baccalaureate level.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements
U.S. citizenship is required.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Applicants will be evaluated by an Executive Resources Panel based on the managerial and technical
qualification requirements stated in this announcement. Eligible candidates will be placed in qualified and
highly-qualified categories. Interviews, and qualification and suitability inquiries may be requested. The
highly-qualified will be referred to the appropriate official who will recommend selection.

Benefits
For information about employment as a Senior Executive, please refer to the OPM Handbook
([Link] target=_blank).

Other Information
Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to undergo a pre-employment
background investigation.

This announcement is for a career appointment to a position in the NASA Senior Executive Service (SES).

Persons entering the SES for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period.

A financial disclosure statement is required upon appointment into the SES. This statement will be used to
avoid conflicting situations in employment through advice and counseling.

Your USAJOBS account asks you to assign a name to each of your resumes. When you apply to a NASA
position, we will show you the text of the resume you have submitted, but we do not maintain the name you
have assigned to that resume. If you wish to keep track of that information, we recommend you make note of
it at the time you apply.

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Relocation expenses may be paid consistent with NASA's policy.

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 How to Apply
This vacancy is being filled through NASA STARS, an automated Staffing and Recruitment System. NASA
partners with USAJOBS in providing a seamless application process. Before you begin the application
process, please read the vacancy announcement carefully and have all required information available. You
may begin the process of submitting your resume by clicking on the Apply Online link. In order to be
considered, you must submit a resume completed on the USAJOBS site. When completing your USAJOBS
resume, please remember: that NASA limits resumes to the equivalent of approximately SIX typed pages, or
approximately 22,000 characters (including spaces). You will not be allowed to complete the application
process if your resume is too long. If you are unable to apply electronically for this position, submit your
resume and supplemental information to: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Resume
Operations Center, Mailstop: HS50, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812. DO NOT submit your resume
directly to the Center advertising this vacancy. Mailed resumes must be received by the close of business on
the closing date of the announcement. Hard copy resumes requirements are provided at: Hard Copy Resume
Requirements ([Link] target=_blank). If you are a 1st
time applicant, we recommend you review NASA's Applicant Guide
([Link] target=_blank) to ensure you are providing a complete
[Link] to submit the supplemental data and a resume that contains all of the required information
may result in loss of consideration for positions in which you are interested. All applications must be
received no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.

Required Documents
NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the
information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this
position, you need to submit your resume and answer the screening questions and supplemental information.
You must also respond to both the Executive Core Qualifications (Managerial Qualifications) and the
Technical Qualifications. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. In this way we
allow you to focus on preparing a resume that best describes your background and abilities. For assistance in
preparing your resume, consult the Applicant Guide ([Link]
target=_blank). Nothing further is required unless we make you an employment offer. At that point, we
may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask
you to provide academic transcripts or proof of Federal employment status. If you fail to provide the
required documents within the stated time period, we may use that as a basis for withdrawing our
employment offer.

Contact
Lynnette Zipp / / [Link]@[Link]

What to Expect Next

Although you may or may not be contacted during the selection process, we will always advise you about
the outcome of the announcement. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the individual identified
in the Contact section.

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