Duties

Summary

The Crew Systems and Aviation Operations Branch within our Research Directorate is seeking an individual to serve as a Senior Computer Engineer/Research Lab Manager with expertise in the areas of lab operations, hardware and software management, and support of researchers conducting research into aspects of air traffic management, crew/vehicle interfaces, and human/automation integration to support the development of new solutions for airspace operations.
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Responsibilities

• Serves as technical Manager for all aspects of the Air Traffic Operations Laboratory (ATOL) operations.
• Develops or directs the development of information technology (IT) applications involving state-of-the-art development tools and computing systems in areas that may be controversial and precedent-setting in nature, to meet mission requirements.
• Serves as a data systems technical specialist in the test, checkout, and readiness of flight, ground, data systems, or equipment that involves new concepts and new and varied requirement problems.
• Acts as an engineering technical specialist on the procedures, methods, and techniques.
• Participates in strategic planning for lab capabilities and roles.
• Performs data acquisition, reduction, and computation to meet system needs. Uses standard, unconventional, or original approaches to design, develop, and modify science data processing systems and applications.
• Provides oversight for contract support activities.
• Provides oversight and ensures that regular laboratory maintenance is performed, responsible for developing the plan to conduct system administration and maintenance.
• Works with team members to ensure the development of software and technical documents are on time.
  and within budget.
• Identifies, initiates, and facilitates the transfer of federally owned or originated technology.
• Conducts laboratory tours and demonstrations and manages the development, planning, and utilization of resources for the laboratory.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel may be required for training or other work-related duties

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
14

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Selectee must complete a financial disclosure statement.

Qualifications

Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.

Specialized experience at the GS-13 level includes: Experience managing large integrated PC based hardware systems to include all aspects of IT support required to operate a large laboratory; and experience with the integration of diverse IT assets into existing systems of systems, such as a laboratory environment that blends both research and production aspects.

Specialized experience at the GS-14 level includes: Experience managing large integrated PC based hardware systems to include all aspects of IT support required to operate a large laboratory; experience with the integration of diverse IT assets into existing systems of systems, such as a laboratory environment that blends both research and production aspects; and experience serving as both a leader and as a Technical Manager for all aspects of a large distributed asset computational laboratory.

Identification of promotion potential in this position does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher level duties.

Education

Basic Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Astronautical Engineering, Astronautics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science*, Earth and Planetary Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mathematics (Pure or Applied), Applied Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy, Meteorology, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Physics, Oceanography, Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Space Science, Structural Engineering, Welding Engineering or other appropriate physical science or engineering field. Degrees in engineering technology are not considered to be qualifying for this position. *Note: Curriculum must include 30 semester hours of course work in a combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science. Of the 30 semester hours, 15 must be in any combination of statistics and mathematics which includes differential and integral calculus.

Additional information

Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. See 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for definition of well qualified. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP consideration must indicate their eligibility when applying for a position. The USAJOBS resume asks you to identify your ICTAP eligibility; the NASA Supplemental Information asks you to identify your CTAP eligibility. If you are selected for the position, you must be prepared to submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Qualified NASA term employees who have term conversion eligibility under the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004 will be referred and considered equally with other NASA permanent employees under internal competitive placement procedures.

Your USAJOBS account asks you to assign a name to each of your resumes. When you apply to a NASA position, we will show you the text of the resume you have submitted, but we do not maintain the name you have assigned to that resume. If you wish to keep track of that information, we recommend you make note of it at the time you apply.

Fair Employment Opportunities for Applicants
NASA Credit for National Service

Current Federal employees must meet time in grade and three months after competitive appointment restrictions by the closing date of the announcement.

As identical vacancies are identified additional selections may be made.

The payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Resumes will be rated by an automated system (Resumix) that matches the competencies extracted from the candidate's resume to the competencies identified by the selecting official for the position. Candidates will be evaluated on the competencies they possess that are directly related to the duties of the job, as described in the announcement. Candidates should refer to NASA's Applicant Guide for assistance in developing a complete resume, as NASA will not accept separate KSA statements.

Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality levels based on the degree to which their competencies meet the duties required. A human resources specialist will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the selecting official. For the purpose of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), candidates rated in the top quality level are considered well-qualified.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

NASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer the screening questions and supplemental information. No additional documentation is accepted at the time of application. (For example you need not submit narrative 'KSA' statements; they are not required and will not be evaluated.) In this way we allow you to focus on preparing a resume that best describes your background and abilities. For assistance in preparing your resume, consult the Applicant Guide . Nothing further is required until requested by the Human Resources Office. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask you to provide academic transcripts or proof of Federal employment status. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.