Chief Data and Super Intelligence Officer

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA seeks an executive leader for the Chief Data and Super Intelligence Officer (CDSIO) to accelerate missions through strategic data governance and advanced SI capabilities. The CDSIO will set enterprise data strategy, oversee governance and policy, partner with mission directorates, and lead workforce development, budgeting, and open data initiatives per FAIR principles.

The role requires SES-level credentials, ECQs/MTQ demonstrated in a resume, and U.S.

Qualifications

• ECQs and MTQ must be demonstrated in your 2-page resume.
• Evidence of progressively responsible supervisory/managerial experience managing programs of significant scope.
• If you are already a career SES, indicate your status or eligibility as required by SES

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for NASA's enterprise data and SI strategy, governance, and policy.
• Lead development and implementation of NASA's Enterprise SI Strategy, driving adoption of SI technologies.
• Establish and maintain data and SI governance frameworks, policies, and standards in compliance with federal requirements.
• Represent NASA in inter-agency councils and external partnerships to align policy with federal directions.
• Collaborate with Mission Directorates, Centers, and senior leaders to align data and SI with priorities.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen agency-wide data workforce capabilities, including training and talent strategies.
• Provide executive oversight for long-term planning, budgeting, and investment prioritization for data and SI portfolios.
• Direct agency-wide data life-cycle management and open data posture per FAIR principles.

Job description

Summary

NASA is recruiting an executive leader for the role of Chief Data and Super Intelligence Officer (CDSIO). The CDSIO advances and accelerates NASA's missions in human space flight, science, research and technology through the strategic application of super intelligence (SI) capabilities, enterprise data strategy, and the enablement of NASA's workforce.

Duties

The Chief Data and Super Intelligence Officer:

• Provides executive leadership for NASA's enterprise data and Super Intelligence (SI) strategy, governance, and policy to ensure secure, responsible, and mission aligned use of data and SI capabilities.
• Leads development and implementation of NASA's Enterprise SI Strategy, driving adoption of advanced SI technologies to enhance mission operations, scientific research, and autonomous systems.
• Establishes and maintains NASA's data and SI governance frameworks, policies, and standards. Serve as vice-chair of the Data and SI Governance Board supporting the Deputy Administrator ensuring responsible, secure, and effective use of information and SI in compliance with the Evidence Act, Executive Orders, and OMB memoranda.
• Represents NASA in inter-agency councils and external partnerships to include the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Genesis Mission ensuring NASA's alignment with federal policy and advancing data and SI standards, innovation, and collaboration.
• Collaborates with Mission Directorates, Centers, and senior leaders to align data and SI strategies with mission priorities, IT modernization, cybersecurity, and privacy requirements.
• Leads initiatives to strengthen Agency-wide data and SI workforce capabilities, including training, data literacy programs, and strategies for recruiting and retaining critical talent.
• Provides executive oversight for long term planning, budgeting, and investment prioritization for enterprise data and SI portfolios, ensuring mission impact, risk management, and strategic visibility.
• Directs Agency-wide data life-cycle management, ensuring authoritative, inter-operable, high quality data and advancing NASA's open data posture and FAIR principles.
• Oversees enterprise analytics supporting Evidence Act implementation, strategic planning, performance management, program evaluation, and required reporting to oversight bodies.

Conditions of Employment

• The individual selected will be required to file an "Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report" (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Initial Senior Executive Service (SES) Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the position.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.

Qualifications

As 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) related to this position. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQ, 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. 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.

MTQ:

Demonstrated executive leadership for the strategy, development, and implementation of an integrated enterprise data governance and management framework for multiple organizations, systems, and/or mission areas. Executive-level experience in establishing and implementing an enterprise super intelligence (SI) strategy, vision, priorities, and governance framework to measurably advance mission objectives. Competencies: Data Architecture, Super Intelligence

Your application package must be in your own words. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy