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Head of the Future Missions Office
2014-09-19 10:40:52| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Head of the Future Missions Office in the Directorate of Science and Robotic Exploration. This post is classified A6 on the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES Under the direct authority of the Director of Science and Robotic Exploration, the Head of the Future Missions Office SREF will be responsible for managing missions in the study phase under the programmatic responsibility and coordination of the Head of the Programme Coordination Office SREC, working in close liaison with and supported by the Heads of the Scientific Support Office SRES, Projects Department SREP, Operations Department SREO and Management Support Office SREM futuremission definition studies feasibility, Phase A, B1 for all elements up to mission adoption by the Science Programme Committee or HME Programme Board futuremissions technology preparation and related procurement activities, drawing up, in close coordination with the Directorate of Technical Quality Management DTEC and under SREC programmatic responsibility, Directoratewide technology plans for Science and Robotic Exploration missions for submission to the Director annually. These will identify the proposed exploitation of the following Programmes TRP Technology Research, GSTP General Support Technology, CTP Science Core Technology, ETP Exploration Technology providing technical and programmatic inputs to the Director of Science and Robotic Exploration at key decision milestones for candidate missions including assessment of costatcompletion CaC, such as mission downselection and adoption, by implementing independent technical and programmatic reviews in close cooperation with the other Directorates entities and involving the Inspector Generals Office where relevant implementing adopted Small Mission projects up to inorbit commissioning, within approved schedules and CaC enabling smooth transfer of selected missions to implementation phase, identifying any remaining payload technology development needs, through close coordination with SREP providing payload technology expertise and payload hardware characterisation capability for all mission phases throughout the Directorate, including riskreduction activities during the preparation phase, and specific support to projects at SREPs request and mission operations at SREOs request supporting research activities across the Directorate. In performing these tasks, the Head of the Future Missions Office will be supported by the Advanced Payload Mission Concepts Office SREFM sections responsible for elaborating and implementing technology workplans for Cosmic Vision, MREP, Phase B1 studies for selected missions, payload technology validation activities for missions under study, projects in development and mission operations, as well as Small Mission projects. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or applied physics with experience of engineering and instrument development under space projects. A substantial scientific background with considerable management experience is also required. Team management responsibilities include defining and communicating clear objectives for the Future Missions Office in line with overall Directorate and Agency priorities promoting an efficient working environment by encouraging cooperation and collaboration within the team and with the Offices various interfaces setting performance objectives for direct reporting, providing regular constructive feedback on performance and addressing issues arising supporting Office staff in their efforts at ongoing professional development inspiring and guiding Office members in preparing the future Science Programme. Behavioural and managerial requirements include the following abilities be accountable for delivering highquality team results provide direction plan, distribute and monitor Office tasks and activities communicate ideas clearly to both team and management excellent planning and organisational skills achieve concrete results and promote innovation communicate the reasons forimpact of change, manage resistance, encourage others to enable change ensure a longterm, strategic view is implemented communicate the strategy, vision and the place of individual tasks within the broader context. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 16 October 2014. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to Human Resources Department, ESA, 810 rue MarioNikis, 75738 Paris, Cedex 15 France. Please note that applicants may be required to undergo aptitude testing, including recognised psychometric testing as well as problemsolving and decisionmaking exercises. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
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