SERVES AS A DEPUTY OR CHIEF RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PR

Duties

• Serves as a deputy or chief responsible for the procurement, administration, and close-out of a diverse group of major service, Research and Development (R and D) and/or spaceflight hardware contracts.
• Provides administrative and technical direction necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit, identifies strategic objectives, and defines technical work requirements and milestones.
• Participates as a key member of the organization and Agency procurement management team including organization strategy and assessment and succession planning.
• Presents programs of interest to high-ranking representatives and professionally defend the Center and Program Manager(s) in controversial contractual actions.
• Provides authoritative and advice to Center/Agency stakeholders regarding business and industry practices, requirements characteristics for complex contracts and unprecedented contracting issues involving national interests.
• Performs a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASAs commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.