Research and Development Supervisor jobs in Newport News, VA

Duties

The Deputy Director, Langley Research Center:

• Partners with the Center Director in leading and meeting the nation's space, aeronautics, and technology development challenges through: human space flight development; innovative space and science mission technologies; critical research in materials, structures, and atmospheric flight; technologies designed to improve the safety, performance, and reduce the environmental impact of aircraft; technologies to expand the Nation's air transportation system capacity and responsiveness; and atmospheric measurements and prediction modeling for understanding and protecting our planet.
• Chairs the Center Management Council and actively participates or leads other Center/Agency leadership councils as needed. Collaborates with other Centers and Mission Directorates to accomplish the Agency's objectives. Also, establishes and maintains external relations with the Agency, Center partners, and the local community. Represents NASA and Langley in promoting and maintaining good public and community relations and providing for the widest practical and appropriate dissemination of information.
• Establishes and nurtures a culture of innovation by leading through innovative technical and business management practices and fully engaging the Langley team. Actively supports new business and partnership opportunities.
• Provides and manages an institutional base for long-term stewardship of a national capability in support of NASA, other Federal and state agencies, and components of U.S. industry engaged in advanced research and technology in aeronautics, science, and space. Additionally, extends these technologies to non-aerospace applications which enhance the U.S. economic posture.
• Delivers research and development solutions across exploration and space technology, science, and aeronautics. Provides leadership to an integration of analytical, computational, experimental testing and facilities, combined with collaborating and working closely with scientific and engineering expertise to solve challenging technical problems by applying core capabilities in aerosciences, advanced materials and structural systems, systems analysis and concepts, entry descent and landing, measurement systems, intelligent flight systems, and atmospheric characterization.
• Fosters and continually drives a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence, and innovation within and outside of the Center and NASA. Champions the Agency's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and creates an environment and culture that promotes and enables the Agency's commitment to safety, inclusion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Initial Senior Executive Service (SES) Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.
• Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  1. Resume showing relevant work experience (start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties), applicable education at a minimum, and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry. Limit your resume to 10 pages. If more than 10 pages are submitted, only the first 10 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
  
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  Agency contact information

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  Email

  Agency-Executive-Staffing@mail.nasa.gov

  Address

  Langley Research Center
  1 NASA Dr
  Hampton, VA 23666
  US

  Next steps

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