Manager, Space Launch Systems Program

NASA; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA's Space Launch System Program Manager is accountable for safety and mission success of the SLS, with authority over planning, procurement, design, development, testing, production, and operation of the integrated system.

The role interfaces with the Artemis Program, oversees budgets and schedules, and chairs the SLSP Control Board, coordinating with senior leadership and international partners to ensure successful fielding and operation of the launch system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or related field.
• Official transcript may be required if selected.
• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated for equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Integrates with Artemis Program and serves on the executive team.
• Formulates budget requirements, phasing plans, schedules, and workforce needs.
• Oversees development life cycle and cost control for the SLS program.
• Chairs the SLSP Control Board and manages program changes and waivers.
• Represents the SLSP to Agency officials, audits, and international partners.

Skills

Program management

Budget planning

Leadership

Systems integration

Education

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

Job description

Summary

The Manager, Space Launch System Program (SLSP) Office, is responsible for safety and mission success of the Space Launch System (SLS) with authority for all activities associated with the programmatic, fiscal, and technical planning, procurement, design, development, testing, evaluation, production, and operation of the integrated SLS, including support equipment and facilities.

Major Duties

The Manager, Space Launch Systems Program: Integrates with the Artemis Program and serves as a senior member of its executive team. Formulates program budget requirements and requests, phasing plans, schedules, and workforce requirements necessary for the successful execution of the design, development, and fielding of an integrated SLS. Manages NASA and contractor activities throughout the development life cycle leading to a fully integrated and functional flight vehicle. Formulates and implements program policy; defines and controls system architecture; establishes and controls program-level requirements, system configuration, and schedule; plans and directs the program's development, test, production, and operations activities; manages the integration of all program elements into a single operational system to include all necessary and applicable launch system certifications; and ensures effective cost control of the total program. Defines and recommends SLSP resource requirements, including construction of facilities requirements. Ensures integration between the SLSP and its payloads, including the Orion Spacecraft and ground processing, launch, and mission operations. Administers the SLS manifest and mission assignments. Chairs the SLSP Control Board to manage program requirements, appropriate requirements waivers and anomalies, applicable flight definition requirements document changes, and authorization for program adjustment. Serves as programmatic and technical advisor to the Artemis Program Manager, other Agency officials, and senior leadership across a wide spectrum of industrial and governmental institutions and international partners. Represents the SLSP on Agency actions, special studies, governmental audits, independent assessments and reviews, and meeting other performance reporting requirements. Also serves as chair or member of various panels, participates in conferences and working groups, and serves on technical committees as assigned.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. To be eligible, you must clearly state in your resume the following: degree, major and/or minor, and college/university. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or other field of science is required. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.

Evaluations

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. We will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualification requirements. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your application will be referred to and evaluated by an executive panel. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and/or be asked to provide a list of references or additional documents to confirm eligibility. Upon selection, if the selectee does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), he/she must undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM before being appointed to this position.

Other Information

Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.