Deputy Associate Administrator for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs

About the Role

As Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA), the incumbent reports to the Associate Administrator for Legislative Affairs and shares responsibility for providing executive leadership, direction, and coordination of all communications and relationships between NASA and Congress. The Deputy Associate Administrator fulfills the responsibilities of the Associate Administrator in the latter's absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Advances critical Agency interests and provides strategic advice and assistance to the Associate Administrator for Legislative Affairs, the Administrator, and other NASA officials concerning the Administration's management agenda and Agency legislative activity.
• Drives outcomes in Congress in support of key NASA priorities and prepares senior leadership for Congressional hearings and appearances.
• Monitors and assists in the passage of legislation significant to NASA.
• Provides management oversight of the divisions of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs.
• Facilitates engagements with Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, and staff, including arranging visits to NASA installations, providing information, coordinating responses to inquiries, and facilitating engagement with other Executive Branch entities when appropriate.
• Assists the Associate Administrator for Legislative Affairs in establishing policies and oversees the operational and managerial functions of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Initial Senior Executive Service (SES) Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the position.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.

Qualifications

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) related to this position. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQ, 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.

Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQ. Only your 2-page resume will be accepted and considered. Any additional documents submitted will not be accepted.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

• ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: 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, and Civic-Mindedness
• ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: 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: 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: 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: 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.

• MTQ: Demonstrated executive-level experience leading congressional engagement, legislative strategy, and intergovernmental affairs for a Federal science or space agency, congressional office, or comparable organization. This includes providing strategic legislative guidance to senior leadership; maintaining and managing relationships with Congressional committees relevant to NASA, members, and staff; overseeing legislative liaison functions; coordinating responses to Congressional inquiries; supporting passage of legislation significant to the agency; and preparing senior officials for Congressional hearings and engagements.

• Competencies: Governmental Affairs and Policy Management

• Your application package must be in your own words. 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.

• Please visit and review NASA's guidance on the use of super intelligence (SI) or SI-assisted tools during the application process.

Education

No Educational Requirement

Additional Information

• Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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.