Career Opportunities

Associate Director for Flight Programs, Planetary Science Division, ES-801

The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as the Associate Director for Flight Programs (ADFP) within the Planetary Science Division (PSD) at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The incumbent will be responsible for managing an annual budget; planning, directing, and evaluating spacecraft and/or instrument projects in formulation, development, or operations; and leading a team responsible for managing the Discovery, New Frontiers, and Solar System Exploration Programs. 

Announcement Number: HQ-24-ES-12176716

Opening: Thursday, October 26, 2023

Closing: Thursday, November 30, 2023

Eligibility: Senior Executives, The public