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US John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field

Chief Propulsion Division

US John Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field, Brook Park, Ohio, United States,


DutiesThe Chief Propulsion Division:

Leads and manages the division to provide all research, discipline engineering, and system analysis capabilities for aeronautical and space propulsion, fluids and combustion physics for normal and reduced gravity conditions, and thermal and fluids discipline support to the directorate's power, communications, and materials and structures development competencies. These propulsion systems are applicable across a wide range of programs and projects and support activities from conceptual design to flight system development.

Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the work of the division including managing programmatic and organizational areas.

Leads the division in providing the expertise for research, analysis, trade studies, development and flight propulsion systems, and subsystems for aeronautics and space applications.

Manages all research, discipline engineering, and system analysis capabilities needed for fluids and combustion physics for normal and reduced gravity conditions.

Develops innovative design and analysis tools, experimental test techniques, and capabilities to maintain and enhance the Center's leadership in propulsion technology.

Advocates for resources to ensure strong technical capability in strategic area consistent with the Center's roles and mission.

Provides budgetary oversight of areas of responsibility within the division.

Serves as chair or member of various Agency and/or Center and external boards, panels, working groups, and/or committees, as needed or requested.

Fosters and continually drives a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence, and innovation within and outside of the organization and NASA. Champions the Agency's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and creates an environment and culture that promotes and enables the Agency's commitment to safety, inclusion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

Initial Senior Executive Service (SES) Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.

Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.

Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.

Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

QualificationsAs a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe

within your five (5)-page resume

evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent.

Your resume must not exceed the five (5) page limit, any additional pages over the page limit will not be considered.

Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

In addition, you must provide a separate narrative response to each of the

Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) described below. Your narrative responses must not exceed one (1) page per MTQ , and you must upload all MTQ responses in one document. If you fail to do so, your application will be rated ineligible.

If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES (this means you were previously employed as a Career SES employee and you successfully completed a one-year probationary period) or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by OPM,

you

MUST

submit a resume and in a separate document address the MTQs.

Your resume must clearly state that you are a current career SES, eligible for reinstatement, or SES CDP certified and year of certification.

Please

DO NOT

submit separate documents addressing the ECQs. Only your five (5) page resume and one (1) page narrative response to each MTQ will be accepted and considered. Any additional documents submitted will not be accepted.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

ECQ 1 - Leading Change:

The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision

ECQ 2 - Leading People:

The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building

ECQ 3 - Results Driven:

The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen:

The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management

ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions:

The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

MTQ 1-

Demonstrated experience in leading and managing research, analysis, trade studies, and development of propulsion systems and subsystems for aeronautics and space applications such as airbreathing, combined cycle, rocket, electric aircraft and in-space electric, and advanced propulsion.

MTQ 2-

Demonstrated experience in leading, directing, and/or managing a multidisciplinary research and engineering organization, including development and advocacy for new programs/projects and working with multiple stakeholders.

Your application package must be in your own words. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit

NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools

during the application process.

EducationThis position has a positive education requirement.

To be eligible, you must clearly state in your resume the following: degree, major and/or minor, and college/university.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or other field of science.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a credential evaluation service that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be 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. For further information, click here.

Additional InformationMust be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your application will be referred to and evaluated by an executive panel. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and/or be asked to provide a list of references or additional documents to confirm eligibility and qualifications.

If selected, you may be required to submit an ECQ narrative statement or be prepared to undergo a structured interview with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB).

How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click

Apply

to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to

select your resume and/or other supporting documents

to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and

click to continue with the application process .

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .

NASA's online application process provides step by step guidance to ensure you provide all needed information. If you are unable to apply online, please contact Agency-Executive-Staffing@mail.nasa.gov for assistance. Faxed, emailed, and/or mailed application materials will not be accepted for this announcement.

NASA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact center listed on the job vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Contact InformationNASA Executive StaffingEmail: Agency-Executive-Staffing@mail.nasa.govAddress: Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44135, US

Next StepsAlthough you may or may not be contacted during the selection process, we will always advise you about the outcome of the announcement. If you have questions, please feel free to contact NASA Executive Staffing at Agency-Executive-Staffing@mail.nasa.gov.

This Job is Open To

Senior executives - Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

The public - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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