DUTIES DESCRIBED BELOW ARE AT THE HIGHEST GRADE AD

Duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Supports the Chief Science Data Officer in developing strategic direction, guidance, and oversight of program activities, with responsibility for evaluating program budget, schedule, and technical performance.
• Communicates, engages, and builds consensus with multiple stakeholders, including the scientific community, external advisory committees, senior NASA leaders, interagency and international partners, and programs and projects at NASA Centers.
• Leads the implementation of data science methodologies or the development and modification of processes and procedures, including continuous evolution, open-source software management, data and software, and/or high-performance computing strategies.
• Leads negotiation and management of agreements with commercial, academic, and/or international institutions.
• Maintains expertise in scientific data systems engineering and/or procedural development, including cloud computing, software for scientific analysis, and/or mission lifecycle development.
• Reviews program budgets during the annual Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, and recommends adjustments based on performance, requirements, and Agency guidance.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.