Center Executive Leader, Flight Research & Operations

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Armstrong Flight Research Center seeks the Center Associate Director, the third in command, to lead flight research and center operations, integrate plans with agency strategy, and ensure mission success.

The role requires SES qualifications, ECQs and MTQ demonstrated in a 2-page resume, oversight of facilities, budgeting, and staff management, with a path for career leadership within the federal system.

Qualifications

• ECQs and MTQ must be demonstrated in the 2-page resume.
• Experience leading a multi-site organization with infrastructure management.
• No separate ECQs or MTQ documents are accepted; resume suffices.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across center operations and programs.
• Direct budget, facilities, testing, and support contracts.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to align with Agency strategy.
• Review progress and ensure cost and schedule alignment.

Skills

Executive Leadership

Strategic Planning

Budget Management

Change Management

Job description

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Armstrong Flight Research Center seeks the Center Associate Director, the third in command, to lead flight research and center operations, integrate plans with agency strategy, and ensure mission success.

The role requires SES qualifications, ECQs and MTQ demonstrated in a 2-page resume, oversight of facilities, budgeting, and staff management, with a path for career leadership within the federal system.