Supervisory Research Astrophysicist Ast Stellar

**Duties**:

- Pursue independent astrophysics research in areas related to the objectives of the Exoplanets and Stellar Astrophysics Laboratory, leading to submission and publication of papers in refereed journals.
- Serve as Chief of the Exoplanets and Stellar Astrophysics Laboratory. Perform supervisor duties e.g., workforce planning, budget oversight, performance evaluation, and space allocation. Report Lab status to Astrophysics Science Division leadership.
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Exoplanets and Stellar Astrophysics Laboratory consistent with those of NASA, GSFC, and the GSFC Astrophysics Science Division.
- Manage and hire personnel in accordance with the Laboratory’s strategic vision and with the needs of flight projects led within the Laboratory (TESS, Pandora).
- Participate in the creation and implementation of the Division’s strategic plan as a member of the ASD leadership team.
- Represent the Exoplanets and Stellar Astrophysics Laboratory on the ASD Line of Business team, helping the division decide investment strategy.
- 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.
- 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.
- You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
- A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.

**Qualifications**:

- In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. 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.
- NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.
- **To qualify for GS-15**, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:

- Leading or managing projects or activities that involve developing science cases, reporting on progress, managing resources and personnel, and interacting with institutional leadership and the scientific community;
- Serving as a scientific and technical authority and providing scientific oversight of research groups;
- Conducting independent scientific research in Stellar Astrophysics or related disciplines;
- Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals that demonstrate contributions to the advancement of the field.

**Education**:
**Basic Education Requirement**: You must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a major in one of the following:
a) Engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs
b) Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science or other field of Science

If you did not complete a qualifying bachelor's degree, you may be eligible if you have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field, as listed above.

Degrees in engineering technology are **not** considered qualifying for this position.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

**Additional information**:
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:
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'- Benefits

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**How You Will Be Evaluated**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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