Summary As Deputy Chief of Logistics at Ames Research Center, you will play a key leadership role in managing, supervising, and coordinating all logistics activities in support of the Agency and Center's goals. You will work closely with the Chief of Logistics to ensure the effective functioning of logistics operations, overseeing a diverse workforce consisting of both civil servant and contractor personnel. These personnel perform a wide range of logistical functions critical to the Center's success. Responsibilities In conjunction with or fully responsible in the absence of the Chief of Logistics, directs logistics operations, including overseeing day-to-day activities, and managing personnel. Oversees a workforce comprised of both civil servant and contractor personnel performing various logistical functions. In conjunction with or in the absence of the Chief of Logistics, directs the formulation and management of the Division’s operating budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively, and operations remain within fiscal constraints. Provides input on both long-term and short-term strategic planning efforts, supporting the implementation of initiatives that align with the Agency and Center’s objectives and goals. Manages the Division’s risk management process, identifying potential risks, and developing mitigation strategies. Performs 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. Fosters 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 Qualifications 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. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Overseeing or managing a logistics function for an organization in areas such as: supply, equipment and personal property, property disposal, industrial property management, and transportation; Analyzing budgetary data to identify areas where financial shortfalls or discrepancies could pose potential risks to the organization's operations and strategic objectives; Supporting the development, execution, or oversight of financial plans within an organization. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. 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. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. Education Additional Information Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible for this position. To be eligible, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in a position no more than 1 grade lower than the advertised position. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. If your eligibility for both merit promotion and/or time-in-grade cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible.) Note: Time-in-grade requirements also apply to applicants who have held a non-temporary, competitive service GS position in the past year. 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: - Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility. - Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the 'Best Qualified' category are considered well-qualified. Please see 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for more information. - Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents' For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap. Qualified NASA term employees who have term conversion eligibility (Term Appointments | NASA) under the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004 will be referred and considered equally with other NASA permanent employees under internal competitive placement procedures.