Deputy Director Engineering Directorate

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment, you must clearly articulate and describe within your 2-page resume that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications MTQ(s) related to this position. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQ(s), you may be disqualified. Any additional pages over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed.

Your resume should include 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.

If you are (1) currently serving under a career SES appointment, (2) 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 (3) have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and certified by OPM, you do not need to address the ECQs in your resume.

However, your resume must clearly state that you are a current career SES, eligible for SES reinstatement, or SES CDP certified and year of certification. Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQ(s). Only your 2-page resume will be accepted and considered. Any additional documents submitted will not be accepted. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) For more information on the ECQs, please visit OPM's ECQ webpage.

ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

01Competencies

Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, and Civic-Mindedness ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

02Competencies

Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

03Competencies

Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience ECQ 4 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

04Competencies

Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgment ECQ 5 - Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

05Competencies

Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (MTQ): Your resume must include accomplishments that address the MTQ(s). MTQ: Demonstrated experience leading and directing large-scale systems engineering or multi-disciplinary engineering organizations through the lifecycle of complex aerospace/space programs, including strategic planning, design, development, fabrication, integration, and delivery of flight hardware and software systems.

This also includes experience in managing technical risk, allocating resources effectively, and interfacing with senior stakeholders across government, industry, and academic partners.

06Competencies

Systems Engineering, Technical Management and Team Work 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. Please visit and review NASA's guidance on the use of super intelligence (SI) or SI-assisted tools during the application process.

The Deputy Director Engineering Directorate: Provides leadership and management of systems development, systems engineering, and integration of hardware and software for aerospace, research, space flight missions, and technology development programs.

Champions high-quality multi-disciplinary engineering competencies, systems engineering and integration, and cost-effective product development processes needed to create concepts; conduct trade studies; design, develop, fabricate, integrate, and test hardware and software to support ground and flight systems for Center and Agency efforts.

Works closely with the Engineering Director and other Center organizations to ensure that all Center plans and work are consistent and well-integrated within the overall Center strategy and operating plan. Defines long range goals and measures for the Engineering Directorate and ensures development of strategically selected capabilities (competencies, workforce, infrastructure) needed to support programs and build future capabilities, programs, and elements that are aligned with NASA mission needs.

Strengthens existing partnerships and establishes new partnerships (both traditional and non-traditional) critical for success. Monitors and evaluates market intelligence, technical intelligence, and competitive intelligence to ensure center capabilities are exceeding state of the art and maintain a leadership role in recognized areas of expertise. Develops, maintains, and promotes the use of a lessons-learned knowledge capture system.

Integrates directorate succession planning, training, development, and hiring strategies across the directorate consistent with strategic goals, objectives, and capability needs. Manages the Directorate budget and risk management processes to ensure integration of resource priorities, risks, and funding.