Administrative Manager
Cleveland, TN - USA
Job Summary
The Chief of the Strategic Engagements and Development Office leads Agency-wide Safety and Mission Assurance communications knowledge sharing and training initiatives. The position directs civil servants and contractor teams manages policies and workflows oversees development of multimedia and learning products and advances mission-focused engagement that strengthens SMA expertise across NASA.
- Sets strategic direction for the office establishes priorities and aligns office initiatives with NASA Safety Center and Office of Safety and Mission Assurance (OSMA) mission objectives.
- Oversees development and execution of SMA communications knowledge management training programs multimedia products and engagement activities.
- Provides supervision and leadership for civil servants and contractor personnel; assigns work; evaluates performance; and fosters technical and organizational excellence.
- Develops and manages policies procedures schedules and workflows to support OSMAs learning communication and knowledge sharing programs.
- Coordinates efforts across OSMA NSC Centers and external partners to ensure consistent implementation of SMA training communications and knowledge initiatives.
- Provides authoritative guidance and decisions related to planning coordination and resolution of critical issues involving products communications and training services.
- Manages office resources project schedules contractor work and budget activities to ensure timely and effective delivery of products and services.
- Identifies workforce development and training needs and ensures implementation of appropriate learning opportunities for office personnel.
- Perform 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.
- This position is open to U.S. citizens nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
- Current Federal employees must meet qualifications time in grade and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
- Financial Disclosure Drug Testing and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability skill and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
To qualify for GS-15 you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:
- Leading technical or program teams in the delivery of SMA communications training knowledge management tools or safety related products and services across an organization;
- Developing and implementing policies procedures strategic plans or operational frameworks that support enterprise level safety communication learning or knowledge sharing programs;
- Managing projects or resources-including monitoring contractor performance coordinating cross organizational activities evaluating costs and ensuring alignment with long term mission objectives.
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.
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This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Note: Time-in-grade requirements also apply to applicants who have held a non-temporary competitive service GS position in the past year.
If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the Best Qualified category are considered well-qualified. Please see How You Will Be Evaluated for more information.
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in Required Documents
For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility click here - https:// NASA term employees who have term conversion eligibility (Term Appointments NASA) under the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004 will be referred and considered equally with other NASA permanent employees under internal competitive placement procedures.
Per Executive Order 14343 this position is not part of a bargaining unit.
Probationary Period
You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 11.
In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
your performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Supervisory probationary periods are not subject to the process outlined above. However if you are also required to complete a standard probationary period you will be subject to the requirements and conditions of both the standard and supervisory probationary periods.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager