Director, Flight Research & Demonstrations Program

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration seeks a Director for the Flight Research and Demonstrations Program in Washington, DC. The role directs system-level planning, management, and evaluation of aeronautics research, developing strategies and allocating resources to advance agency goals while overseeing program operations and performance.

You will lead high-level interactions with external organizations, cultivate partnerships, and ensure policy guidance is implemented.

Qualifications

• Must articulate ECQs and MTQs in a 2-page resume.
• Resume must reflect supervisory/management experience at GS-15 level or equivalent.
• Do not submit ECQ/MTQ documents separately; only a 2-page resume accepted.

Responsibilities

• Develops overall program strategies and requirements aligned with agency goals.
• Allocates technical, budget, and schedule resources across the program.
• Prepares plans and budgets, including program commitments and integrated documents.
• Maintains oversight of performance, schedules, and resources.
• Risks management throughout the program life cycle and communicates with stakeholders.

Job description

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration seeks a Director for the Flight Research and Demonstrations Program in Washington, DC. The role directs system-level planning, management, and evaluation of aeronautics research, developing strategies and allocating resources to advance agency goals while overseeing program operations and performance.

You will lead high-level interactions with external organizations, cultivate partnerships, and ensure policy guidance is implemented.