Manager, Space Launch Systems Program

Summary

The Manager, Space Launch System Program (SLSP) Office, is responsible for safety and mission success of the Space Launch System (SLS) with authority for all activities associated with the programmatic, fiscal, and technical planning, procurement, design, development, testing, evaluation, production, and operation of the integrated SLS, including support equipment and facilities.

Duties

The Manager, Space Launch Systems Program: Integrates with the Artemis Program and serves as a senior member of its executive team. Formulates program budget requirements and requests, phasing plans, schedules, and workforce requirements necessary for the successful execution of the design, development, and fielding of an integrated SLS. Manages NASA and contractor activities throughout the development life cycle leading to a fully integrated and functional flight vehicle. Formulates and implements program policy; defines and controls system architecture; establishes and controls program-level requirements, system configuration, and schedule; plans and directs the program's development, test, production, and operations activities; manages the integration of all program elements into a single operational system to include all necessary and applicable launch system certifications; and ensures effective cost control of the total program. Defines and recommends SLSP resource requirements, including construction of facilities requirements. Ensures integration between the SLSP and its payloads, including the Orion Spacecraft and ground processing, launch, and mission operations. Administers the SLS manifest and mission assignments. Chairs the SLSP Control Board to manage program requirements, appropriate requirements waivers and anomalies, applicable flight definition requirements document changes, and authorization for program adjustment. Serves as programmatic and technical advisor to the Artemis Program Manager, other Agency officials, and senior leadership across a wide spectrum of industrial and governmental institutions and international partners. Represents the SLSP on Agency actions, special studies, governmental audits, independent assessments and reviews, and meeting other performance reporting requirements. Also serves as chair or member of various panels, participates in conferences and working groups, and serves on technical committees as assigned.

Qualifications and evaluation

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. We will review your resume to ensure you meet the 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. Upon selection, if the selectee does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), he/she must undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM before being appointed to this position.

Education

This 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 college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. 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 is required. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. 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 private organization 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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section and 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 to be included with your application package. Your uploaded resume 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. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. 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.

Required documents

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may be removed from consideration for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a two (2) page resume showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the SES must include evidence of the ECQs and MTQ(s) within their resume. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume. Note: if any of the following types of information are included on your resume, you may be disqualified: Classified or government sensitive information. Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents. If your resume contains any of the above information, you must redact that information prior to the submission of your application. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USAJOBS when you apply to this vacancy. You may be asked to provide additional documentation to support your eligibility and the information provided in your application package. For example, we may request academic transcripts, SF-50s, SES Candidate Development Program certificate, etc. Therefore, we encourage you to have these documents prepared and ready when requested by the agency. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.

Additional information

Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.