Physical Scientist, AST, Science Program Management (Direct Hire)

Headquarters, NASA • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

As a Physical Scientist (AST, Science Program Management) with the Astrophysics Division, you will ensure alignment of technology investments with the Division's strategic vision and co-develop a long-term technology roadmap with the Astrophysics Chief Technologist and Division staff. You will also engage with Technologists across the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and other government agencies to identify opportunities for Astrophysics and enhance the alignment of NASA investments.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary/trial period.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance.
• Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a major in Engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs, or a major in Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science or other field of Science, or a major in Computer Science that included 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course work in any combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science with at least half of those hours in mathematics and statistics courses that included differential and integral calculus; and that provided an in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical applications of computer science, including digital computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures, and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations.
• If you did not complete a qualifying bachelor's degree, you may be eligible if you have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field.
• Engineering degrees earned within the United States must be from a college or university that has at least one ABET accredited engineering program.
• Engineering degrees earned outside the United States must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).
• Science and other related degrees earned within the United States must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations.
• Science and other related degrees earned outside the United States must have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.
• One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading strategic engagement with industry, government organizations, academia, or Federally Funded Research Centers to strengthen awareness of evolving technologies supporting astrophysics; Driving innovation efforts to expand opportunities for developing, maturing, and advancing technologies aligned with astrophysics mission needs; Managing or designing a streamlined process that tracks and updates evolving, prioritized technology requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders across and outside NASA; colleagues in the Astrophysics Division; and technology providers in academia, commercial, and nonprofit sectors to identify technology related opportunities for the astrophysics community.
• With the Astrophysics Division Chief Technologist, lead the development of a multi-horizon technology roadmap and technology development and maturation strategy to ensure that Astrophysics Division investments are appropriately prioritized.
• Work with the Astrophysics Program Offices to develop and maintain a technology gaps list that is closely tied to NASA-funded strategic missions and initiatives.
• With the Astrophysics Division Chief Technologist, lead and support technology-related reviews, assessments, and mission concepts.
• With the Astrophysics Division Chief Technologist, lead the implementation of opportunities for technology development and maturation, including solicitation preparation, proposal reviews, program execution, and portfolio reviews.
• Support Astrophysics technology outreach to ensure knowledge sharing within NASA, with external technologists and scientists, and with the general public.
• Support technology program budget development for the annual Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle.
• Support NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) technology reviews, assessments, and other programmatic needs.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior