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Public Notice - Administrative and Management (Direct Hire)
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
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Positions are in various NASA organizations and may be filled in any advertised series or grade. A targeted area is focused on expertise for Program, Planning, and Control, leading program and administrative functions, developing policies and analytical methods, and advising leadership on strategies that strengthen program execution and organizational effectiveness.
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Duties
Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
Leads program planning and control (PP and C) strategies, integrating cost, schedule, risk, and performance data for high-impact decisions.
Conceives and manages major administrative and program functions requiring expert interpretation of broad policies and complex issues.
Provides authoritative consultation to senior leaders on integrating PP and C, business operations, and program objectives.
Develops and interprets Agency-wide PP and C and program management guidelines, standards, and analytical methods.
Leads complex analyses and studies to evaluate program effectiveness, organizational processes, and strategic impacts. Performs additional program and management analysis duties aligned with evolving mission and organizational needs.
Represents NASA in high-level negotiations and discussions to resolve issues involving diverse stakeholders and priorities. Oversees creation of high-visibility reports and briefings synthesizing analytical findings for senior leadership.
Drives innovation by developing new PP and C or business operations concepts, strategies, or analytical approaches. Leads multidisciplinary teams as the recognized analytical and program management expert for key initiatives.
For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties, which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
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Conditions of employment
This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
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-09 level, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level:
Assisting in gathering, organizing, or analyzing program data to support routine studies, assessments, or reports; providing basic administrative or program support such as data entry, document tracking, workflow coordination, or record maintenance.
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b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field
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c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field
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d) LL. B or J.D, if related
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e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above
To qualify for GS-11, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
Applying analytical methods to evaluate program operations, schedule or cost data, or organizational processes; supporting development or documentation of planning and control products (e.g., schedules, cost data, performance metrics, WBS elements, baseline records).
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b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field
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c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivale