Total 5 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Alexandria, Virginia

The Senior Researcher Advanced Materials Technologies:

• Leads strategic planning for new technical capability in emerging fields of materials research and technology and provides recommendations on strategic investments and technology forecasting to Agency and Center leadership in Aeronautics and Space Exploration.
• Conducts systematic, intensive research to further knowledge in advanced/high-performance materials that have general applicability for use by others.
• Represents Langley on Agency technical teams/committees/panels responsible for problem solving.
• Demonstrated recognition of technical excellence through current peer-reviewed publications.
• Represents Langley on technical panels/committees; delivers expertise in planning and investigation teams; demonstrates technical leadership and innovation through principal role on funded projects.
• Leads technical consulting and maintaining global awareness of international competitive research and technology environment in advanced/high-performance materials, and documented impact of technical contributions to materials technologies relevant to Agency missions.
• Fosters and continually drives a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence, and innovation within and outside of the organization and NASA. Champions the Agency's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and creates an environment and culture that promotes and enables the Agency's commitment to safety, inclusion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

The Senior Researcher, Advanced Materials Technologies:

• Leads strategic planning for new technical capability in emerging fields of materials research and technology and provides recommendations on strategic investments and technology forecasting to Agency and Center leadership in Aeronautics and Space Exploration.
• Conducts systematic, intensive research to further knowledge in advanced/high-performance materials that have general applicability for use by others.
• Represents Langley on Agency technical teams/committees/panels responsible for problem solving.
• Demonstrated recognition of technical excellence through current peer-reviewed publications.
• Represents Langley on technical panels/committees; delivers expertise in planning and investigation teams; demonstrates technical leadership and innovation through principal role on funded projects.
• Leads technical consulting and maintaining global awareness of international competitive research and technology environment in advanced /high-performance materials, and documented impact of technical contributions to materials technologies relevant to Agency missions.
• Fosters and continually drives a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence, and innovation within and outside of the organization and NASA. Champions the Agency's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and creates an environment and culture that promotes and enables the Agency's commitment to safety, inclusion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

• You will conduct continuing surveillance of work involving radioactive materials and radiological controls associated with naval nuclear propulsion plant work.
• You will regularly plan and assign work of subordinate staff to meet radiological coverage requirements, schedules, and deadlines.
• You will plan for and coordinate the procurement of special radiation and radioactivity monitoring instruments and equipment.
• You will prepare or direct the preparation, of all reports and other required radiological control documents related to work assignments and staff assigned.
• You will perform supervisory personnel functions including timekeeping, leave management, training and staffing requirements, personal performance evaluations and counseling.

• Serve as the Emergency Management Program Manager reporting to the Deputy Chief of Protective Services.
• Develop, coordinate, review and maintain a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to ensure compliance with Federal requirements and continued operation of critical functions during emergencies and disasters.
• Establish and maintain a robust liaison program with Agency and other Center emergency managers, private industry tenants, federal, state and local governmental agencies.
• Ensure NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) emergency management program policy, plans, training, exercises, and events are fully integrated, synchronized and consistent with NASA standards, requirements and policies.
• Plan, develop, coordinate and implement drills and exercises for emergency responders and the Center community to include tenants and resident agencies and ensure compliance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
• Manage and maintain databases to ensure the constant availability and readiness of the agency Emergency Notification System (ENS). Ensure appropriate number of personnel are trained to operate the ENS for testing and during emergencies.
• Ensure daily operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to include appointment, training, and certification of EOC staff. Serve on behalf of the OPS Chief as the Operation Coordinator in the EOC during activation.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive disaster/emergency response and recovery program for the NASA LaRC, including all tenants and resident agencies. Develop and maintain a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
• 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.

The Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) is offering a detail opportunity to serve as the Interdisciplinary (Supervisory Program Director) within the Division of Earth Sciences (EAR). This detail is open to all qualified permanent and rotator NSF employees. The initial appointment will be 120 days, with the possibility to extend up to 365 days in 120-day increments. For purposes of pay and benefits, the selectee will continue to encumber the position from which detailed.
The program director is guided by the goals of NSF's Strategic Plan: (1) enable the United States to uphold a position of world leadership in all aspects of science, mathematics, and engineering, (2) promote the discovery, integration, dissemination, and employment of new knowledge in service to society, and (3) achieve excellence in U.S. science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education at all levels. The core strategies NSF staff employ include developing intellectual capital, strengthening the physical infrastructure, integrating research and education, and promoting partnerships.