Director of Surface Mobility

About the role

Serves as the Director of the Surface Mobility Office for the Moon Base Program within the Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate (HSMD). The Surface Mobility Director reports directly to the Program Manager, Moon Base and helps to ensure that Agency and HSMD needs, goals and objectives for surface mobility capability are implemented in a sustainable and affordable manner.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership of the Surface Mobility Office to deliver surface transportation capabilities for Artemis astronauts and uncrewed robotic capabilities for scientific exploration, Moon Base construction, logistics delivery and removal, and surface site preparation.
• Partners with other international space agencies to deliver surface mobility capabilities in conjunction with US domestic systems supporting overall Moon Base development.
• Supports end-to-end cost and risk management of surface mobility assets across the Artemis and Moon Base Campaigns as defined by the Moon Base Program Manager.
• Conducts technical engineering analysis for the Moon Base Program surface mobility elements and advises the Program Manager on associated strategies and actions.
• Ensures all surface mobility elements maintain readiness for construction, deployment, operations, and sustainment of surface infrastructure in a hazardous, remote environment.
• Captures and manages external interfaces such as EVA suits and communication systems across surface mobility program elements within the Moon Base Program.
• Ensures requirements for Moon Base utilization and logistics services are implemented into the Surface Mobility requirements set.
• Represents Surface Mobility considerations in Moon Base pre-formulation and architecture development activities and implements technology development efforts to support future surface transportation needs.
• Represents the Moon Base Program in Agency, Directorate, Center, Academic and industry discussions, and community relations, providing expert information and advice on the topic of lunar surface mobility.
• Advocates for surface mobility considerations within the Moon Base Program as required at NASA Headquarters, including interactions with Legislative and Executive Branch liaisons and the Office of International and Interagency Affairs.
• Communicates the mission's purpose, progress, challenges, and workforce needs with clarity, reflecting NASA values and the Administrator's emphasis on accountability, empowerment, focus, and urgency.

  Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the position.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading the development, integration, and deployment of complex mobility or analogous large scale systems for transporting humans or high-value cargo assets that operate in hazardous, remote, or extreme environments.
  • Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience.
  • Systems Engineering and Program/Project Management.
  • Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, and Civic-Mindedness.
  • Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology.
  • Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking.
  • Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgment.
  • Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding.
  • Commitment to Serving the American People.
  • Commitment to Upholding the Rule of Law and the United States Constitution.