JOB SUMMARY: What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? This is an interdisciplinary position. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Supervisory Physical Scientist/Geographer within the National Land Imaging, some of your specific duties will include: Directly assists the NLI Program Coordinator with strategic program management, oversight and execution of the $116 million NLI Program, providing funding to more than 500 government and contractor employees across a dozen USGS science centers, developing and promoting the strategic vision for the program, and providing daily program policy and oversight. Represents the USGS and the DOI in discussions and deliberations regarding such matters as collaborative remote sensing data management and satellite engineering efforts with other federal agencies and partners; international cooperative efforts, ongoing activities and future partnerships; facility, staffing, and other resource issues; program monitoring; licensing of remote sensing technology and satellite and space policy decisions; and civil science applications of intelligence capabilities. Provides oversight and supervision for the NLI Program's headquarters staff. Directly supervises the NLI Program Senior Scientist for Ecosystems, the NLI Program Branch Chief for Requirements, Capabilities and Analysis, the NLI Program Branch Chief for Outreach and Collaboration, and the NLI Program Branch Chief for Business Operations, as well as the NLI Program Secretary/Administrative Assistant. Monitors the NLI Program's science, technology, and data achievements, and evaluates the program's success in meeting DOI, USGS, CSS, and stakeholders' goals. Evaluates specific research and operations projects funded by the program, and coordinates with USGS science centers in managing performance and establishing annual goals for these activities. Plans, documents, and oversees long- and short-range budgetary requirements and activities for the NLI Program, including formulating budget initiatives for science, technology, and operations; and annual allocation of resources for the program. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.