Physical Scientist, AST, Science Program Management (Direct Hire)

As a Physical Scientist (AST, Science Program Management) with the Astrophysics Division, you will ensure alignment of technology investments with the Division's strategic vision and co-develop a long-term technology roadmap with the Astrophysics Chief Technologist and Division staff. You will also engage with Technologists across the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and other government agencies to identify opportunities for Astrophysics and enhance the alignment of NASA investments.

Duties

Engage with stakeholders across and outside NASA; colleagues in the Astrophysics Division; and technology providers in academia, commercial, and nonprofit sectors to identify technology related opportunities for the astrophysics community. With the Astrophysics Division Chief Technologist, lead the development of a multi-horizon technology roadmap and technology development and maturation strategy to ensure that Astrophysics Division investments are appropriately prioritized. Work with the Astrophysics Program Offices to develop and maintain a technology gaps list that is closely tied to NASA-funded strategic missions and initiatives. With the Astrophysics Division Chief Technologist, lead and support technology-related reviews, assessments, and mission concepts. With the Astrophysics Division Chief Technologist, lead the implementation of opportunities for technology development and maturation, including solicitation preparation, proposal reviews, program execution, and portfolio reviews. Support Astrophysics technology outreach to ensure knowledge sharing within NASA, with external technologists and scientists, and with the general public. Support technology program budget development for the annual Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle. Support NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) technology reviews, assessments, and other programmatic needs.