About this role
Job SummaryThe AST, Technical Manager within the Space Biosciences Division leads multidisciplinary teams, overseeing project planning, scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and configuration management. Ensures operational continuity, stakeholder alignment, and cross-agency coordination to advance NASA's science and exploration mission.
QualificationsIn 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. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Supporting multidisciplinary scientific and technical teams; mentoring team members; participating in crucial conversations, conflict resolution, and stakeholder alignment to maintain a productive and collaborative work environment. Providing research and technology development portfolios through project planning, budget and schedule management, operational oversight, forecasting, performance reporting, and coordination of day-to-day project activities to achieve science and exploration objectives. Monitoring and supporting contracts and resource allocation while collaborating across programs to align research efforts, resolve competing priorities, and ensure compliance with programmatic direction and mission goals. 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. 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 DutiesProvides project reporting to stakeholders including NASA Ames Researcher Center, relevant NASA programs including Biological and Physical Sciences, Human Research Program, the Science Mission Directorate, or NASA Headquarters.Develops and maintains a project schedule with milestones. Includes working with project team leads and stakeholders to track and prioritize tasks, identifying schedule risks, developing solutions to mitigate these risks.Provides collaboration with management and analysts to develop, track, and adjust the project budget.Conducts gate and stakeholder reviews with the technical science and engineering teams.Ensures continuity of operations, and governance through change control and configuration management, establish processes, and coordination across various teams.Attends monthly budget meetings with management and resource analyst(s), tracking and budget risks, developing solutions to mitigate these risks, and reporting budget status to stakeholders.