Public Notice - Information Technology (Direct Hire)

US National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters is advertising IT-related positions across several GS levels (GS-07 through GS-15) in various organizations and locations. Qualified applicants must have progressively responsible IT experience at each grade, including analysis, testing, development, and documentation to support mission readiness.

Positions may require leading segments of IT work, coordinating with customers and SMEs, and adhering to agency standards and architecture.

Qualifications

• One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level for GS-7, supporting IT projects.
• One year of related experience equivalent to GS-07 for GS-9, assisting with analysis and testing of IT systems.
• One year of related experience equivalent to GS-11 for GS-12, configuring platforms or developing scripts and documenting results.
• One year of related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level for GS-13 and above, leading work packages and advising on trade-offs.

Skills

Analyzing IT requirements

Software development support

System testing

Documentation

Job description

Positions advertised are in various organizations and locations. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-07/09/11/12/13/14/15 levels). 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.

GS-07

To qualify at the GS-7, you must have:

a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level:

• Assisting with analysis or testing of IT systems or components to support operational or mission requirements under close supervision; OR
• Preparing basic technical documentation or status reports in support of IT projects or system activities.

GS-09

To qualify for the GS-9, you must have:

a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level:

• Assisting others in analyzing technical or system requirements to help identify issues and support the operation of IT or mission systems;
• Assisting others in developing, testing, or maintaining software, tools, or system components to support functionality, performance, or user needs.

GS-11

To qualify for the GS-11, you must have:

a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:

• Independently executing segments of IT work (e.g., configuring platforms, developing scripts/components, conducting system tests, or performing systems analysis) and documenting results to support operational readiness and compliance;
• Resolving incidents/problems by analyzing logs and performance data, proposing corrective actions, and coordinating with customers and SMEs to restore services;
• Preparing technical artifacts (requirements, design notes, SOPs/runbooks) and communicating findings/recommendations to stakeholders, demonstrating the four core competencies.

GS-12

To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.

• Leading complete work packages or projects-defining scope/methods, integrating configurations across systems, conducting cybersecurity/control assessments, and ensuring conformance with standards and architecture;
• Serving as a technical resource-reviewing/approving submittals, adjudicating technical issues, and advising management on trade-offs, risk mitigations, and investment decisions using competency-based practices;
• Establishing and tracking service performance measures (availability, capacity, reliability, customer satisfaction) and driving process improvements.

GS-13

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.

• Acting as a senior specialist/SME for one or more specialties (e.g., enterprise architecture, network services, security, applications), integrating cross-functional inputs and overseeing compliance and quality across projects;
• Leading multi-stakeholder initiatives-negotiating priorities, resolving complex integration issues, and aligning solutions with mission, architecture, and governance;
• Institutionalizing best practices and standards (e.g., architecture blueprints, secure configurations, change/asset management) and mentoring staff using competency-based frameworks.

GS-14

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

• Providing enterprise-level IT leadership-setting technical direction, establishing governance, and aligning portfolios with mission, policy, capital planning, and enterprise architecture;
• Steering complex modernization/acquisition efforts; approving technical baselines, adjudicating high-impact trade-offs, and overseeing verification/validation strategies within a competency-based hiring and assessment context;
• Driving organizational capability-defining competencies and metrics, championing skills-based practices, and representing the program to senior leadership and external partners.

GS-15

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

• Leading enterprise-level information technology programs, strategies, or modernization initiatives involving complex systems, services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or emerging technologies;
• Directing the analysis of complex technical, operational, security, and business requirements and developing enterprise IT strategies and solutions that advance organizational priorities, mission effectiveness, and technology modernization;
• Serving as a senior technical advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders on enterprise IT strategy, architecture, investments, cybersecurity risk, emerging technologies, and high-impact technology decisions.

AND You MUST also have IT-related experience in the competencies listed in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section below.