STScI Deputy Director

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees the STScI Leadership Team; coordinates the leadership engagement and communications across Mission Offices and Divisions
• Cross-mission operational coordination, including strategic innovations, resource allocation, and STScI-wide priority setting
• Long-range multi-mission workforce planning at enterprise level
• Identify and support new growth opportunities and efficiency gains in operations
• Ensures science-first focus on multi-mission operational outcomes
• Team Leadership
• Works with the Director, Chief of Staff, and Associate Directors to set STScI-wide strategic objectives and strategic plans
• Leads the staff engagement survey, awards committees, and supporting activities to monitor and foster strong positive working culture and employee morale
• Supports the Director’s Office engagement with the STScI scientific staff on matters relating to research support, promotions, and internal research environment
• Stakeholder Engagement
• High-level oversight and line-management of the Office of Public Outreach Head
• Represents STScI within the AURA leadership and supports cross-AURA initiatives as needed
• Prepares for external oversight committee meetings and visiting committees, including Board approvals for new proposals and contracts
• Represents STScI and the Director at user committee meetings and the scientific meetings
• Maintains and supports strong working relationships with NASA and ESA leadership and other partners
• Engages with the scientific community on future of space-based astronomy, including National Academy recommendations and the future of STScI’s missions
• Executive Support
• Discharges the duties of the Director in the event of her absence, according to STScI policy
• Assumes other duties as assigned by the Director

Pay

The annual salary range for this title is $275,000 - $315,000. The posted salary range represents a general guideline; however, STScI considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as internal pay equity, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's experience, education, and skill, and current market conditions.