Manager Orion Program

Serves as Manager of the Orion Program, responsible for managing all the elements of the Orion Program for the purpose of facilitating the development of a human capable vehicle to support the U.S.A. human exploration capability design framework beyond low Earth orbit reference missions. This position reports to the Artemis Program Manager and has critical interfaces with Agency and Center leadership.

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment, you must clearly articulate and describe within your 2-page resume that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications MTQ(s) related to this position.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQ(s), you may be disqualified.
Any additional pages over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed.

Your resume should include evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent.

If you are (1) currently serving under a career SES appointment, (2) eligible for reinstatement into the SES (this means you were previously employed as a Career SES employee and you successfully completed a one-year probationary period), OR (3) have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and certified by OPM, you do not need to address the ECQs in your resume.

However, your resume must clearly state that you are a current career SES, eligible for SES reinstatement, or SES CDP certified and year of certification.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) ECQ 1 – Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding:

This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the American System of Government
• Commitment to the Rule of Law
• Civic-Mindedness

ECQ 2 – Driving Efficiency:

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

Competencies:

• Fiscal Responsibility
• Managing Resources
• Leveraging Technology

ECQ 3 – Merit and Competence:

This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

Competencies:

• Technical Skill
• Problem Solving
• Agility and Resilience

ECQ 4 – Leading People:

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

Competencies:

• Accountability
• Developing Others
• Executive Judgment

ECQ 5 – Achieving Results:

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Competencies:

• Operational Mindset
• Innovation
• Strategic Thinking

Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ):

Your resume must include accomplishments that address the MTQ(s).

MTQ:
Demonstrated executive-level experience leading large, complex technical human spaceflight programs and organizations, including experience in strategic planning, budget and schedule management, risk management, systems integration, contractor oversight, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to achieve mission-critical objectives.

Competencies:

Program/Project Management, Systems Integration Engineering, Financial Management.

Competencies:

• Program/Project Management
• Systems Integration Engineering
• Financial Management

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