Program Specialist (Direct Hire)

This vacancy consists of a variety of positions and grade levels aimed at insourcing critical skills. Roles may include mission, program, or project analysis, mission systems development, testing, integration, training and simulation, and other mission support functions essential to human spaceflight.

Qualifications:

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-11 , you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Supporting program or project activities through planning, execution, or tracking to help achieve timely alignment with organizational goals; Utilizing data sources to help identify programmatic needs and develop recommendations for improved efficiencies; Researching and evaluating technical data, identifying potential risks or problems, and recommending basic solutions using established methods and policies OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-12 , you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Coordinating program or project activities through planning, execution, and tracking to achieve timely alignment with organizational goals; Analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures, tools, or system configurations that contribute to mission readiness; Troubleshooting complex technical issues and communicating impacts and recommended actions to support continuity of mission or training activities. To qualify for GS-13 , you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Leading the development, integration, or improvement of mission or training systems or processes, such as defining requirements, resolving high impact issues, and guiding teams through design or operational decisions; Conducting advanced analysis of mission, operational, or system performance data to inform organizational strategies, optimize procedures or tools, and drive decisions affecting mission readiness; Providing technical guidance for cross disciplinary teams, including coordinating complex workflows, delivering high level recommendations to management, and communicating operational or system needs. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. 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. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses.

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