Summary The Human Landing System (HLS) Program is responsible for management of the commercial development of human lander systems that will carry the first woman and next man to the Moon. The Chief Safety Officer executes technical authority advising the HLS Manager on critical decisions, risk assessments and posture, and technical focus areas; directs the safety program and mission product assurance activities; and ensures safety support for the HLS Program, including Safety and Occupational Health. Responsibilities The Chief Safety Officer Human Landing System Program is responsible for: Serving as Level II technical authority per the Agency Governance Model to represent the NASA OSMA (Office of Safety and Mission Assurance) at HLS (Human Landing System) program-level boards, panels, and milestone reviews. Providing top-level program guidance on safety, reliability, maintainability, and quality assurance processes and activities for each program phase, including design, development, mission operations, and return. Dispositioning of all changes, waivers, deviations, and exceptions to OSMA (Office of Safety and Mission Assurance) -owned requirements applicable to the HLS (Human Landing System) Program. Provides input and recommendations on all unique SMA (Safety and Mission Assurance) technical standards for the HLS (Human Landing System) Program. Formulating the recommended OSMA (Office of Safety and Mission Assurance) position on significant technical issues across the program and/or issues of high risk and is often called upon to lead resolution activities that require integration of multiple technical disciplines and organizations across and outside the Agency. Evaluating, approving, or recommending the feasibility or modification of systems, ideas, and devices. Demonstrates a far-reaching effect on the technical work and program success of HLS (Human Landing System) engineering activities from an SMA (Safety and Mission Assurance) perspective. Assuring technical integrity of all associated products and services. This includes fostering and leading complex design trades and issue resolution activities that require the integration of multiple technical disciplines, multiple system architectures, and/or multiple organizations. Reviewing systems development, operations, and science and utilization activities for any programmatic or technical areas that pose a risk to overall program success. Providing leadership and judgment for risk assessments, waiver/deviation/exception acceptance, unexplained anomaly planning, use-as-is dispositions, and other examples where high safety, technical, or program risk is involved. Providing authoritative project decisions, programmatic advice, and consultation to the SMA (Safety and Mission Assurance) Directorate on variables and unknowns affecting planning, coordination, and critical aerospace engineering problems with respect to safety, costs, and project performance. Monitoring and directing the design, development, and production of flight systems and ensures the compatibility of all systems and subsystems. Leading and participating in trade studies and special assessments to identify risks with various architectural and operational concepts. Ensuring a safe and healthful working environment for all employees, ensuring employees are provided adequate training and instructions on safety issues, and ensuring that safety is a top priority in facility management and operations. Fostering and continually driving a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence, and innovation within and outside of the organization 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 Qualifications Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with at least 1 year of directly related experience equivalent to the GS-15 level in technical responsibilities for the design, development, test, evaluation, and operations of human-rated launch vehicles. Candidate must also have experience in technical collaboration, partnering, and effective teamwork to promote innovation in balancing safety critical requirements with stakeholder and program affordability objectives without creating unacceptable increase in risk or compromise to safety. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you MUST address each Senior Level (SL) Evaluation Criteria separately not to exceed a total of ten (10) pages. If you fail to do so, your application will be rated ineligible. Please cite experience directly related to the specialized experience requirements (outlined above) when addressing the SL evaluation criteria #2 (Technical Excellence and Contributions) and SL evaluation criteria #5 (Corporate Cooperation and Technical Leadership Skills). For the full definition of the SL Evaluation Criteria and Process please click here. Please include your full name on all documents submitted. SL EVALUATION CRITERIA: 1. Education Level and Training 2. Technical Excellence and Contributions a. Experience/Accomplishments b. Technical and Strategic Problem Solving c. Information Transfer 3. Awards and Recognition 4. Outside Professional Activities 5. Corporate Cooperation and Technical Leadership Skills 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 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. 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 credential evaluation service 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. Additional Information The selectee receives a temporary promotion and serves for a period of 3 to 5 years. Upon conclusion of the temporary promotion, the selectee will then return to an appropriate position at a grade level no lower than the grade previously held. This temporary promotion may be converted to a permanent appointment without further competition. This temporary promotion may be terminated at any time. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
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