Deputy Associate Administrator for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs

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 related to this position. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQ, 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. 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.

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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. MTQ: Demonstrated executive-level experience leading congressional engagement, legislative strategy, and intergovernmental affairs for a Federal science or space agency, congressional office, or comparable organization.

This includes providing strategic legislative guidance to senior leadership; maintaining and managing relationships with Congressional committees relevant to NASA, members, and staff; overseeing legislative liaison functions; coordinating responses to Congressional inquiries; supporting passage of legislation significant to the agency; and preparing senior officials for Congressional hearings and engagements.

06Competencies

Governmental Affairs and Policy Management 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 Associate Administrator for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs: Advances critical Agency interests and provides strategic advice and assistance to the Associate Administrator for Legislative Affairs, the Administrator, and other NASA officials concerning the Administration's management agenda and Agency legislative activity. Drives outcomes in Congress in support of key NASA priorities and prepares senior leadership for Congressional hearings and appearances.

Monitors and assists in the passage of legislation significant to NASA. Provides management oversight of the divisions of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. Facilitates engagements with Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, and staff, including arranging visits to NASA installations, providing information, coordinating responses to inquiries, and facilitating engagement with other Executive Branch entities when appropriate.

Assists the Associate Administrator for Legislative Affairs in establishing policies and oversees the operational and managerial functions of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs.