Management Analyst (Direct Hire)

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA’s Ames Research Center in California seeks a Management Analyst to support guidance of manufacturing operations, optimize business finances, support planning, and execute resource management for the Applied Manufacturing Division (Code RM). These tasks enable the Division's mission success through strategic coordination of resources for efficient operational and administrative support.

The role emphasizes coordinating resources, interfacing with senior staff, and advancing the Division’s

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-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:
• Supporting manufacturing processes, production plans, and resource schedules to meet project milestones and delivery requirements.
• Reviewing project delivery data and recommending methods to improve cost or schedule efficiencies.
• Supporting the development of business models and forecasting plans to improve organizational efficiency.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support managerial, and administrative direction for in-house and contracted fabrication, machining, and manufacturing work.
• Support the effectiveness of the Division’s business operations by implementing established procedures and systems and recommending improvements as necessary.
• Support and coordinate the planning and execution of manufacturing and production activities for flight hardware, ground support equipment, assemblies, and components.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and briefings and prepare and maintain reports to support senior-level staff in the management of tasks and projects.
• Review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for technical adequacy; monitor and report progress or problems; and recommend changes or alternative approaches to support conformance with established plans and specifications.
• Support and coordinate planning activities for new business opportunities, including partnerships, technical and budgetary aspects of projects, Space Act Agreements, and other interagency agreements.
• Support the planning and coordination of resources for multi-phase projects in support of the Agency’s mission; monitor project schedules and resource requirements and identify potential issues affecting project needs.
• Analyze business operations and organizational processes and recommend improvements to increase productivity and efficiency.

Job description

As a Management Analyst, you will support the guidance of manufacturing operations, optimize business finances, support planning, and execute resource management for the Applied Manufacturing Division (Code RM) at Ames Research Center. These tasks enable the Division's mission success through strategic coordination of resources for efficient operational and administrative support.

Duties

• Support managerial, and administrative direction for in-house and contracted fabrication, machining, and manufacturing work.
• Support the effectiveness of the Division’s business operations by implementing established procedures and systems and recommending improvements as necessary.
• Support and coordinate the planning and execution of manufacturing and production activities for flight hardware, ground support equipment, assemblies, and components.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and briefings and prepare and maintain reports to support senior-level staff in the management of tasks and projects.
• Review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for technical adequacy; monitor and report progress or problems; and recommend changes or alternative approaches to support conformance with established plans and specifications.
• Support and coordinate planning activities for new business opportunities, including partnerships, technical and budgetary aspects of projects, Space Act Agreements, and other interagency agreements.
• Support the planning and coordination of resources for multi-phase projects in support of the Agency’s mission; monitor project schedules and resource requirements and identify potential issues affecting project needs.
• Analyze business operations and organizational processes and recommend improvements to increase productivity and efficiency.

Requirements

• 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.

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-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

• Supporting manufacturing processes, production plans, and resource schedules to meet project milestones and delivery requirements;
• Reviewing project delivery data and recommending methods to improve cost or schedule efficiencies;
• Supporting the development of business models and forecasting plans to improve organizational efficiency.

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.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

Probationary Period

You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidate Qualities

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.