Astrophysics Technology Roadmap Lead

NASA; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA in Washington, D.C. seeks a Physical Scientist (AST, Science Program Management) to align technology investments with the Astrophysics Division's strategic vision and co-develop a long-term technology roadmap with the Division staff.

The role involves engaging with technologists across SMD and other agencies to identify opportunities for astrophysics and enhance NASA investments. The position requires leading technology development and maturation, reviews, and portfolio management, with

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with industry/government/academia to advance astrophysics technologies.
• Ability to drive innovation to advance astrophysics missions and needs.
• Ability to design and manage streamlined processes tracking evolving technology requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to identify technology opportunities for astrophysics.
• Lead development of a multi-horizon technology roadmap with Division technologists.
• Maintain a technology gaps list tied to NASA missions and initiatives.
• Lead technology reviews, assessments, and mission concepts.
• Oversee solicitation preparation, proposal reviews, program execution, and portfolio reviews.
• Support technology outreach to share knowledge within NASA and with external scientists.
• Support technology program budget development for PPBE cycle.
• Support SMD and STMD reviews and other programmatic needs.

Skills

Strategic engagement

Innovation leadership

Process design

Job description

NASA in Washington, D.C. seeks a Physical Scientist (AST, Science Program Management) to align technology investments with the Astrophysics Division's strategic vision and co-develop a long-term technology roadmap with the Division staff.

The role involves engaging with technologists across SMD and other agencies to identify opportunities for astrophysics and enhance NASA investments. The position requires leading technology development and maturation, reviews, and portfolio management, with