About this role
Job SummaryAs the Manager of Orion Production Operations, leads the Orion Production Operations Office at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) responsible for the fabrication, assembly, integration, test, and post-flight refurbishment of key Orion spacecraft elements, modules and integrated spacecraft. Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for a complex, mission-critical organization supporting human spaceflight and responsible for delivering key components of the Artemis Program.
QualificationsAs 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. Competencies: 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. Competencies: 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. Competencies: 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. Competencies: 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. Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (MTQ): Your resume must include accomplishments that address the MTQ(s). MTQ: Demonstrated program/project level experience in leading the fabrication, assembly, integration, test and refurbishment of complex multi-disciplinary spaceflight systems. Competencies: Program/Project Management and Technical 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 https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process.
Major DutiesThe Manager Orion Production Operations: Drives the prime contractor's overall production efforts, including measuring performance-to-plan, rapidly mitigating issues during production, communicating potential impacts, and proactively identifying opportunities where NASA resources and facilities could be used to improve overall production efficiency and achieve mission objectives. Identifies processing efficiencies, resource and equipment requirements, and other areas of improvement to increase overall production cadence to meet Agency objectives. Provides authoritative technical decisions, direction, advice, and consultation on variables and unknowns affecting production planning, integration, coordination, execution and critical management problems with commitments and recommendations on behalf of the Orion Program. Serves as the Cost Account Manager (CAM) for all Orion Production and Operations activities. Responsible for managing a complex team of civil servants, prime contractors, and other team members to drive the overall production of the Orion spacecraft to meet delivery commitments. Conducts technical and cost assessments of contract proposals to ensure they align with Orion Assembly and Integration requirements and fully meet the needs and objectives of the Orion Program. Makes substantial and continuing contribution to long-range project planning and to the formulation, modification, and determination of overall Orion production and operations mission milestones. Responsible for simultaneous builds, out-year planning for future Artemis hardware and critical integration with both International Partners such as the European Space Agency (ESA) and internal NASA partners such as Orion, EGS, and Space Launch Systems (SLS). Serves as the Resident Manager of the Orion Program Office at KSC, managing the cost, schedule, and technical risk of Orion Program work being performed at KSC. Routinely works with and makes recommendations to KSC, NASA Technical Authority, contractor personnel, International Partners within ESA and Orion Program Office management personnel to achieve Program goals and resolve issues affecting these goals.