AST - Planetary Studies

Headquarters, NASA; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 130 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NASA seeks an Orbital Debris Mitigation Officer to lead oversight of NASA's orbital debris mitigation efforts, develop and maintain standards, and advise leadership on debris policy. The role coordinates technical assessments, ensures mission compliance, and fosters collaboration across NASA and the federal government.

Strong expertise in debris modeling and policy implementation is required. This high-responsibility position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-13/14/15 level

Qualifications

• Apply models and tools to characterize the orbital debris environment.
• Develop and implement orbital debris mitigation requirements for NASA programs and projects.
• Generate Orbital Debris Assessment Reports (ODAR) and End of Mission Plans (EOMP) for NASA programs and projects.
• Advise NASA leadership as the agency's expert on debris mitigation policies and practices.
• One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level required; GS-14/15 criteria referenced.

Responsabilités

• Lead oversight of orbital debris mitigation efforts across NASA programs and projects.
• Coordinate technical assessments and activities related to debris mitigation.
• Advise leadership as NASA's expert on orbital debris compliance and policy.
• Foster collaboration across NASA and the federal government on debris issues.

Description du poste

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.