Manager, Program Operations Integration LEO Program

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 Qualification (MTQ) 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.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)

• Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: 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.
• Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• Leading People: 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.
• Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Mandatory Technical Qualification (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.