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Chief Data and Super Intelligence Officer

Headquarters, NASA


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 210812 - 210812
Posted: 21 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

NASA is recruiting an executive leader for the role of Chief Data and Super Intelligence Officer (CDSIO). The CDSIO advances and accelerates NASAs missions in human space flight science research and technology through the strategic application of super intelligence (SI) capabilities enterprise data strategy and the enablement of NASAs workforce.


Duties

The Chief Data and Super Intelligence Officer:

  • Provides executive leadership for NASAs enterprise data and Super Intelligence (SI) strategy governance and policy to ensure secure responsible and mission aligned use of data and SI capabilities.
  • Leads development and implementation of NASAs Enterprise SI Strategy driving adoption of advanced SI technologies to enhance mission operations scientific research and autonomous systems.
  • Establishes and maintains NASAs data and SI governance frameworks policies and standards. Serve as vice-chair of the Data and SI Governance Board supporting the Deputy Administrator ensuring responsible secure and effective use of information and SI in compliance with the Evidence Act Executive Orders and OMB memoranda.
  • Represents NASA in inter-agency councils and external partnerships to include the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Genesis Mission ensuring NASAs alignment with federal policy and advancing data and SI standards innovation and collaboration.
  • Collaborates with Mission Directorates Centers and senior leaders to align data and SI strategies with mission priorities IT modernization cybersecurity and privacy requirements.
  • Leads initiatives to strengthen Agency-wide data and SI workforce capabilities including training data literacy programs and strategies for recruiting and retaining critical talent.
  • Provides executive oversight for long term planning budgeting and investment prioritization for enterprise data and SI portfolios ensuring mission impact risk management and strategic visibility.
  • Directs Agency-wide data life-cycle management ensuring authoritative inter-operable high quality data and advancing NASAs open data posture and FAIR principles.
  • Oversees enterprise analytics supporting Evidence Act implementation strategic planning performance management program evaluation and required reporting to oversight bodies.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • The individual selected will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
  • 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)
For more information on the ECQs please visit OPMs ECQ webpage.

ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a 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: This core qualification involves the 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: This core qualification involves the 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: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations 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 - This core qualification involves the 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 leadership for the strategy development and implementation of an integrated enterprise data governance and management framework for multiple organizations systems and/or mission areas. Executive-level experience in establishing and implementing an enterprise super intelligence (SI) strategy vision priorities and governance framework to measurably advance mission objectives. Competencies: Data Architecture Super Intelligence

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 NASAs 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. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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