Supervisory General Engineer, AST, Engineering Project Management (Direct Hire)

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA’s unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement. GS-15: To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading multi-disciplined or cross-functional teams involving aerospace technology development programs/projects; Leading strategic planning in support of technology development projects; Communicating technical information to a range of stakeholders, including senior management officials. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. 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 https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA’s guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
You will serve as a supervisory Deputy Office Chief for the Space Communication and Spectrum Management Office. Responsibilities include coordinating, monitoring, supervising and/or performing a variety of technical managerial functions for space communication research, development, design, test, and operations efforts. Selected individual may also manage critical and/or high priority projects and will lead elements of developing/executing strategic plans at the portfolio level.