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$223,380 – $228,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
Lead a major NASA spacecraft program responsible for developing human-rated vehicles for deep-space exploration beyond Earth orbit. This role requires extensive executive experience managing complex technical programs, large budgets, and contractor relationships at the highest levels of the federal government.
Our summary, not Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- Budget Management
- Configuration Management
- Contract Management
- Program Management
- Risk Management
- Systems Integration
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What they ask for
Required
- Currently serving under a career SES appointment, eligible for SES reinstatement, or SES CDP certified, OR meet Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or related science field
- Executive-level experience leading large complex technical human spaceflight programs
- Experience in strategic planning, budget and schedule management, and risk management
- Experience in systems integration, contractor oversight, and collaboration with senior stakeholders