Director, Flight Research & Demonstrations

Headquarters, NASA; Kentucky; On-site; USD 211,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Headquarters in the United States seeks a Director for the Flight Research and Demonstrations Program to lead system-level planning, management, and evaluation of aeronautics research while aligning with Agency goals. The role oversees operations, partnerships, risk, and strategic initiatives across the program.

The position engages with Congress, the Office of Management and Budget, and external organizations, ensuring integrated plans and budgets and advancing national aeronautics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science or other science field is required.
• An official transcript will be required if selected.
• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. standards if used to meet qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develops overall program strategies and requirements aligned with Agency goals.
• Allocates technical, budget and schedule requirements to program managers.
• Prepares program plans, budgets, and integrated documentation; manages performance and resources.
• Maintains cognizance of programs: performance, content, schedules, and resources.
• Supports briefings and presentations to Congress and other stakeholders; coordinates with external organizations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, or computer science

Job description

NASA Headquarters in the United States seeks a Director for the Flight Research and Demonstrations Program to lead system-level planning, management, and evaluation of aeronautics research while aligning with Agency goals. The role oversees operations, partnerships, risk, and strategic initiatives across the program.

The position engages with Congress, the Office of Management and Budget, and external organizations, ensuring integrated plans and budgets and advancing national aeronautics