Public Notice - Administrative/Management (Direct Hire)

US Langley Research Center; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Langley Research Center seeks qualified individuals to fill the GS-0301 and GS-0343 series at multiple grades, including GS-07 through GS-14. Duties vary by grade and may include program support, configuration management, business operations, analysis, planning, process improvement, and coordination of mission-enabling activities.

Candidates must meet the specialized experience or education requirements for each grade and provide a narrative describing how they meet the criteria.

Qualifications

• Experience with routine program or administrative actions such as tracking tasks and maintaining records.
• Evidence of analytical or planning skills through coursework or work experience.
• Understanding of regulations, policies, or guidelines relevant to program support.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide program and project support across multiple initiatives.
• Assist with configuration management and process improvement.
• Support business operations, analysis, and planning activities.
• Coordinate mission-enabling activities with internal and external partners.

Skills

Tracking tasks

Preparing standard correspondence

Maintaining records

Coordinating with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field

Master's degree in an appropriate field

Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in an appropriate field

LL.M., if related

Job description

Positions to be filled at NASA Langley Research Center cover the GS-0301 (Miscellaneous Administration and Program) and GS-0343 (Management and Program Analysis) series at the GS-07, 09, 11, 12, 13, and 14 grade levels. Duties and responsibilities will vary based on the position, grade level, and organizational needs and may include program and project support, configuration management, business operations, analysis, planning, process improvement, and coordination of mission-enabling activities. 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-07

• a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level:
  • Assisting with routine program or administrative actions, such as tracking tasks, preparing standard correspondence, and maintaining records.
• OR
• b) Completed 1 full academic year of graduate study in an appropriate field
• OR
• c) Completed a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field and meet Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) criteria. SAA: (1) you must be in the upper third of your graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision; or (2) you must have a 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 GPA; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 GPA based on courses completed in your major field of study during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society
• OR
• d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study in an appropriate field

To qualify for GS-09

• a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level:
  • Applying relevant regulations, policies, or guidelines and coordinating with stakeholders to support program or organizational objectives.
• OR
• b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field
• OR
• 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
• OR
• d) LL. B or J.D, 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-11

• a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
  • Supporting analytical, program, or administrative functions;
  • Coordinating with multiple stakeholders or functional areas to support program objectives.
• 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

• One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:
  • Conducting analytical, policy, or program work;
  • Coordinating across organizational components to integrate requirements and accomplish program objectives.

To qualify for GS-13

• One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
  • Coordinating complex analytical, program, or administrative functions;
  • Advising senior officials on complex issues;
  • Working across organizational levels to solve problems and advance program or mission objectives.

To qualify for GS-14

• One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:
  • Managing enterprise-level programs, functions, or analytical efforts;
  • Developing policy or strategic guidance;
  • Coordinating program operations and evaluating performance and outcomes.

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.

Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process.

Promotion Potential

The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.