Summary
The Strategic Partnerships Office at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC), is seeking an individual to lead external partnership strategies that advance agency/center strategic goals. Serves as a Center resource participating in strategic planning efforts pertaining to partnerships business development. The incumbent also leads the integration of technology commercialization efforts, including technology transfer, regional partnerships, and SBIR/STTR.
Overview - Open & closing dates
04/19/2024 to 04/23/2024 - Salary
$145,754 - $189,477 per year - Pay scale & grade
GS 15 - Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
- Remote job
No - Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy. - Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. - Relocation expenses reimbursed
No - Appointment type
Permanent - - Work schedule
Full-time - - Service
Competitive - Promotion potential
15 - Job family (Series)
- Supervisory status
No - Security clearance
- Drug test
No - Position sensitivity and risk
- Trust determination process
- Announcement number
LaRC-24-DE-12388668-SF - Control number
787400700
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Duties - Collaborates with Center senior leadership for business development, technology commercialization, and external partnerships. Leading authority on technology partnerships and responsible for program definition, organization, management and direction.
- Leads the integration of technology commercialization efforts, including Tech Transfer, regional economic development, and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, to ensure consistency of goals.
- Leads connections with Partnership Agreements team, Partnerships Community of Practice, other NASA Center Partnership Offices, and other organizations and teams that involve technology commercialization and partnerships.
- Makes recommendations based on business case analyses for initiatives to foster key strategic partnerships aligned with LaRC strategy and business development priorities.
- Oversees analyses to identify high-value targets for industry interactions connected to LaRC strategy, capabilities, and technology portfolio.
- Serves as an expert in business development and leads other members of the Langley staff to become more effective in their business development efforts.
- Executes strategic and tactical business development initiatives while working with key internal stakeholders (e.g., science and engineering teams, legal, finance) and BD team colleagues.
- Identifies and manages resolution of business-related problems and issues associated with government/industry/academia partnerships.
- Reviews national mission, program guidance or directives with national or international impact. Serves as an internal coordinator supporting complex negotiations and business requirements and activities which deliver results.
- Plans, develops, and negotiates budget and resource allocations for Center requirements and initiates design and modification efforts of business development methodologies.
- 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.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment - This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
- You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- This position may require a one-year probationary period.
Qualifications
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:
- Providing expertise and guidance in conducting business analyses to identify potential solutions for future work, workforce, workplace or partnering needs;
- Working with technology transfer, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) or partnerships programs to reach organizational objectives;
- Leading diverse teams and overseeing project planning, development, and implementation for business activities.
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. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.
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.
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
- 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://
- 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. .
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: .
Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: information on the website.
You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
You will be assessed on the following competencies: - Technical Competence
- Planning and Evaluating
- Partnering
- Stakeholder Management
- Partnership and Business Development
- Technical Work and Team Management
NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- 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. .
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. - As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: . Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please note: if any of the following types of information are included on your resume, your application package will be disqualified: - Classified or government sensitive information.
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents.
If your resume contains any of the above information, you must redact that information prior to the submission of your application.
The following documents are required:
There may be other supporting documents (licenses, certification, veterans preference, etc.), depending on your answers to the questionnaire and job announcement description, that you may have to submit, please verify your application. Do not submit an OF-306 with your application.
If you are a surplus or displaced employee (CTAP and ICTAP), submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes copies of your agency notice, most recent Performance Rating and most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Official documents are required at the time of appointment for verification of eligibility and qualifications.
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