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We have an exciting opportunity for a Thermal Analysis Section Manager to join the JETSII Contract!
The Thermal Analysis Section Manager will
Report directly to the Design and Analysis Group Manager.
The position is responsible for the direct management of approximately 30 people involved in various aspects of Thermal Analysis across and in support of several NASA Engineering Divisions.
Support the NASA/NASA IT Thermal Analysis Branch and others as required
Ensure NASA customers have adequate technical support personnel to accomplish associated tasks.
Ensure Permanents in functional areas follow established procedures and generate finished work products under time and budgetary constraints and ensure products yield the expected outcome and established quality levels.
Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Ensure Project Managers have adequate Thermal Analysis personnel to accomplish associated tasks.
Work with colleagues to coordinate issue resolution across multiple JETS organizations which could include source limitations, technical challenges, process breakdowns, etc.
Work with Engineering Directorate Division Technical Monitor (DTM) and Task Order manager to establish monthly LOE support for estimates.
Conduct meetings with Project Managers to provide status and obtain feedback. Perform routine thermal model and analysis report reviews for deliverable adherence.
Conduct oversight, mentorship and guidance to individual thermal analysis task leads.
Work with thermal analysis task leads to track and maintain efficient task performance.
Maintain an active list of lessons learned to actively inform section members.
Maintain active related risk management (technical, cost, and schedule) on all associated thermal analysis tasks.
Communicate analysis status to senior management. Conduct periodic section meetings to review personnel work safety.
Conduct periodic face-to-face meetings with Permanents to obtain status, ensure efficiency and provide solutions where needed.
Review and approve Permanent timecards, overtime requests and travel.
Review resource requests and conduct interviews to identify and attain necessary personnel.
Document and perform personnel performance evaluation reviews. Generate award nominations for associated personnel.
Establish and monitor personnel training plan.
Work with colleagues to coordinate issue resolution across multiple JETS organizations which could include source limitations, technical challenges, process breakdowns, etc.
Establish a framework and oversight for technical correctness on all work performed by section.
Provide basis of estimates (BOE's) for project and tasks.
Review, develop or update Thermal Analysis processes as required.
Review resource requests and conduct interviews to identify and attain necessary personnel.
Perform other duties as required.
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related…