AST - Planetary Studies

NASA International; Huntsville, Edwards Air Force Base, Washington (AL, CA, District of Columbia, FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA seeks an Orbital Debris Mitigation Officer to lead oversight of orbital debris mitigation across NASA programs and projects. You will develop standards, maintain processes, ensure mission compliance, and coordinate technical assessments with teams agency-wide.

The role requires a detailed narrative in your resume describing specialized experience, and you will advise leadership as the agency's expert while fostering collaboration with federal partners.

Qualifications

• Experience applying models and tools to characterize debris environment.
• Experience developing and implementing debris mitigation requirements.
• Experience generating ODARs and End of Mission Plans (EOMPs) per NASA standards.
• Resume must include narrative description of required specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead oversight of orbital debris mitigation efforts across NASA programs.
• Develop and maintain standards and processes for debris mitigation.
• Advise leadership and coordinate technical assessments across NASA and federal partners.

Skills

Orbital Debris Mitigation

Technical Assessments

Policy Development

Program Management

Education

Basic Education Requirement (AST)

Job description

You will serve as NASA's Orbital Debris Mitigation Officer, leading oversight of orbital debris mitigation efforts by NASA's programs and projects, developing and maintaining standards and processes, overseeing mission compliance, coordinating technical assessments and activities, advising leadership as the agency's expert, and fostering collaboration across NASA and the federal government. In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.

NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.

To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:

• Applying models and tools to characterize the orbital debris environment and assess the risk of orbital debris generation and disposal methods;
• Developing and implementing orbital debris mitigation requirements for NASA programs and projects in accordance with NASA orbital debris policies and standards;
• Generating Orbital Debris Assessment Reports (ODAR) and End of Mission Plans (EOMP) for NASA programs and projects in accordance with NASA orbital debris policies and standards.

To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:

• Leading or conducting technical assessments, reviews, and compliance activities related to orbital debris mitigation measures for spaceflight missions;
• Planning, developing, and implementing orbital debris mitigation activities of major agency programs of national scope and impact;
• Consulting and advising on developing and implementing policies, guidelines, and orbital debris mitigation practices for spaceflight projects.

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.