Flight Research & Demonstrations Program Director

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

Job summary

NASA in California seeks the Director of the Flight Research and Demonstrations Program to lead system-level planning, management, and evaluation of aeronautics research. The role includes strategy development, resource allocation, risk assessment, and ensuring alignment with agency goals while guiding program operations and performance.

The incumbent will prepare plans and budgets, manage relationships with Congress and federal offices, and cultivate external partnerships to advance national

Qualifications

• 2-page resume must address ECQs and MTQs related to the position.
• Resume should show supervisory and managerial experience at significant scope.
• Indicate whether currently a career SES or SES CDP certified, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develops overall program strategies, requirements, objectives and outcomes aligned with agency goals.
• Allocates resources and budgets; assesses risks across program life cycles.
• Prepares program plans, budgets, and integrated documents; oversees performance and schedules.
• Represents program in briefings to Congress, OMB, and stakeholders.
• Fosters external partnerships with industry, universities, and other agencies to advance aeronautics priorities.
• Oversees organization design, staffing, work flow, and performance improvement within the program office.

Job description

NASA in California seeks the Director of the Flight Research and Demonstrations Program to lead system-level planning, management, and evaluation of aeronautics research. The role includes strategy development, resource allocation, risk assessment, and ensuring alignment with agency goals while guiding program operations and performance.

The incumbent will prepare plans and budgets, manage relationships with Congress and federal offices, and cultivate external partnerships to advance national