Manager Orion Program

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center•Kennedy Space Center, FL

About The Position

Serves as Manager of the Orion Program, managing all program elements to facilitate development of a human-capable vehicle supporting U.S. human exploration beyond low Earth orbit. Reports to the Artemis Program Manager and interfaces with Agency and Center leadership. The role provides program management and control, integration and risk management, cost control, requirements and configuration management, and execution of the program’s budget, schedule, and technical management. It establishes and implements program policy and directs planning and execution across design, development, testing, production, and operations. The manager oversees Orion prime contractors and Agency Partners, integrates spacecraft subsystems and cross-cutting engineering functions, and supports Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate systems integration. The role also oversees sustaining engineering, real-time engineering support, ground and flight operations development, safety, mission operations, launch and entry suit requirements, and systems and tools for program control. It represents Orion to external entities and coordinates requirements with senior NASA officials, government agencies, and private and international sectors, while fostering effective collaboration between NASA centers and contractors.

Requirements

Demonstrated executive-level experience leading large, complex technical human spaceflight programs and organizations.
Experience in strategic planning, budget and schedule management, risk management, systems integration, contractor oversight, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to achieve mission-critical objectives.
Progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience managing a program or organization of significant scope and complexity, normally obtained over several years at the GS-15 level or equivalent.
Clearly describe Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications in a resume limited to two pages, unless eligible for the stated SES exceptions.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or another science field.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested.
Must file an Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
Initial Senior Executive Service career appointees are subject to a one-year probationary period.
Must successfully complete a background investigation commensurate with the position’s risk and sensitivity level.
Pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the position.
Applicants with foreign education must provide an evaluation demonstrating equivalency to an accredited U.S. education program, or applicable U.S. accredited college or university credit.
Applications must be in the applicant’s own words; copied experience statements may result in disqualification.

Responsibilities

Provide program management and control, integration and risk management, cost control, and requirements and configuration management.
Manage execution of the Orion Program budget, schedule, and technical management.
Establish and implement Orion policy; direct schedules, plans, and execution for program design, development, testing, production, and operations.
Manage Orion prime contractors and Agency Partners.
Integrate spacecraft subsystems and engineering cross-cutting functions and support Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate systems integration.
Oversee sustaining engineering processes, critical skill retention, and real-time engineering support to the on-orbit vehicle.
Manage development and implementation of ground operations, flight operations, procedures, processes, and facilities for vehicle testing and operations.
Ensure flight and ground safety while meeting system performance requirements and mission objectives.
Implement spacecraft and ground-system designs to achieve efficient and effective operations.
Oversee associated mission operations and launch and entry suit requirements.
Implement systems and tools for resource and contract management, cost and risk assessment, schedule oversight, configuration management, and program documentation.
Represent the Orion Program to external entities involved in development and acquisition.
Coordinate requirements with senior NASA officials, other government agencies, and private and international sectors.
Promote effective working relationships between NASA field centers and program contractors, enabling timely decisions and communication across functional disciplines.