DEVELOPS THE NASA EARTH EXCHANGE (NEX) RESEARCH AN

Duties

• Develops the NASA Earth Exchange (NEX) Research and Technology (RT) goals, objectives and metrics in collaboration with the NEX Project Scientist and other NEX technical SMEs; negotiates plan content and revisions with NASA HQ sponsors.
• Monitors and manages RT budget and progression towards goals and objectives; identifies and resolves problems affecting the ability of NEX members to meet agreed RT objectives.
• Leads in securing funding for innovative work by the NEX team through the conception, construction, and execution of proposals and work plans to NASA and/or other funding opportunities.
• Serves as a national expert in the field of environmental remote sensing and provides advice and guidance regarding the direction, content, and technical approach of current and future U.S. national environmental remote sensing activities.
• Serve as Principal investigator (or equivalent) on environmental remote sensing science activities aligned with one or more of the NASA Earth Science Division elements.
• Guides work by junior team members, acts as the scientific adviser to postdoctoral fellows, delivers presentations to project officials, managers, scientists, and official visitors.
• Disseminates research results in presentations at national and/or international technical meetings and publications in scientific journals as well as representing NEX at internal and external events.
• Foster 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.