ES232 Principal Industry Engagement & Sector Applications Lead

Position ES232 Principal Industry Engagement & Sector Applications Lead Location Greenbelt, MD Job Id ES232 Number of Openings 1 Employment Category Full-Time Travel Some Travel Required Security Clearance None Required Eligibility US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with US residency for the past 3 consecutive years. Clearance Requirement Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA. Position Overview This work is onsite/hybrid in New York, NASA GISS. NASA’s Earth Science Division (ESD) is establishing a Private Sector Engagement Office to increase the visibility, accessibility, utilization, and impact of NASA Earth science data, models, tools, and capabilities across priority private‑sector user communities that depend on trusted environmental information. The selected candidate will help establish and operationalize a structured approach for identifying, qualifying, prioritizing, and advancing high‑value stakeholder relationships and external engagement opportunities that align with NASA Earth Science Division objectives. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies and sector application approaches for priority private‑sector communities Support operational development of the Earth Science Division’s Private Sector Engagement Office Identify, assess, and prioritize engagement opportunities aligned with NASA Earth Science Division objectives Conduct stakeholder mapping, ecosystem analysis, and user‑needs assessments across assigned industry sectors Develop and maintain relationships with commercial, academic, nonprofit, and government stakeholders Translate external interest and sector demand signals into actionable engagement opportunities and mission‑relevant recommendations Coordinate engagement activities across NASA Headquarters, GSFC leadership, project offices, data and product teams, and other NASA centers Develop practical engagement playbooks, outreach roadmaps, briefing materials, and stakeholder communication products Support conference participation, workshops, technical exchanges, strategic meetings, and stakeholder events Prepare executive summaries, meeting readouts, decision‑ready briefings, status reports, and strategic communications Track stakeholder interactions, engagement pipelines, partnership activities, and opportunity status using structured coordination and portfolio management tools Support development of NASA Earth Science value propositions tailored to sector‑specific user needs and decision contexts Identify barriers to adoption and recommend approaches to improve accessibility and utilization of NASA Earth science data and capabilities Provide regular reporting on sector trends, stakeholder priorities, emerging opportunities, engagement risks, and recommended actions Collaborate with scientists, applications teams, partnership offices, and communications personnel to ensure technical accuracy and effective stakeholder engagement Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Policy, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geospatial Science, Business, International Affairs, Technology Management, Education, or related field Experience Approximately 7+ years of professional experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership support, applied science coordination, outreach, technology translation, science communications, or related areas within technical or mission‑driven environments Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated ability to develop stakeholder engagement strategies, outreach plans, execution roadmaps, and engagement playbooks Experience assessing external user needs, market trends, demand signals, adoption barriers, and stakeholder priorities Experience managing stakeholder relationships and coordinating engagement activities across multiple organizations or sectors Strong organizational and project coordination skills with experience tracking engagement activities, action items, and opportunity pipelines Experience supporting cross‑functional collaboration among technical, scientific, operational, and leadership teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive‑level briefings, reports, summaries, and outreach materials Experience with stakeholder databases, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, engagement tracking tools, or portfolio management workflows Ability to translate complex technical or scientific information into accessible and actionable content for diverse audiences Ability to work independently in a dynamic and evolving strategic engagement environment Desired Qualifications Familiarity with Earth observation, remote sensing, geospatial technologies, environmental data, climate applications, or Earth science programs Experience supporting public‑private partnerships, strategic engagement initiatives, or applied science programs Experience working within NASA, other federal agencies, federally funded research environments, or mission‑driven scientific organizations Familiarity with industry sectors such as finance, insurance, agriculture, energy, utilities, sustainability, resilience, or climate risk analytics Experience supporting science data utilization, technology adoption, or operationalization of scientific capabilities Understanding of stakeholder ecosystem development, partnership frameworks, and sector engagement models Experience supporting conferences, workshops, strategic planning activities, or executive coordination efforts Benefits Military and Family Emergency Leave Paid Holidays Performance Bonuses Medical and Dental Plans Flexible spending accounts Direct Deposit Payroll 401K Plan with Company Matching and Immediate Vesting Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance Life and accident insurance Tuition Reimbursement In‑house Seminars/Workshops/Classes #J-18808-Ljbffr