Director of Flight Research & Demonstrations

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA's Flight Research and Demonstrations Program seeks a senior executive to direct program strategy, governance, and performance, coordinating with centers and stakeholders to advance national aeronautics priorities.

The role requires executive core qualifications and mandatory technical qualifications, with experience leading multidisciplinary portfolios across full life cycles and strong partnership development.

Qualifications

• ECQs must be clearly articulated with MTQ-related evidence in the resume.
• Experience managing a sizable program or organization across its life cycle.
• Evidence of collaboration across organizational and interagency boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Flight Research and Demonstrations Program within the Aeronautics Division.
• Develop strategies, allocate resources, assess risk, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Prepare briefs and materials for Congress, OMB, and external constituencies.

Skills

ECQs & MTQ alignment

Program/Project Management

Cross-organization collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical science/mathematics/computer science

Job description

NASA's Flight Research and Demonstrations Program seeks a senior executive to direct program strategy, governance, and performance, coordinating with centers and stakeholders to advance national aeronautics priorities.

The role requires executive core qualifications and mandatory technical qualifications, with experience leading multidisciplinary portfolios across full life cycles and strong partnership development.