Public Notice - Information Technology (Direct Hire)

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA seeks skilled IT professionals to join multiple centers including Johnson Space Center, White Sands, Langley, and Goddard. Positions span GS-7 to GS-13, with responsibilities across analysis, requirements, governance, and strategic IT leadership essential to mission readiness.

Applicants must have IT‑related experience in the competencies listed in the evaluation section. Federal hiring rules and probationary periods apply alongside security considerations.

Qualifications

• GS-07: Assisting with analysis or testing of IT systems or components to support operational or mission requirements under close supervision.
• GS-09: 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.
• GS-11: Supporting coordinating system monitoring activities, identifying operational issues, and directing timely resolutions that support safe and reliable mission or training operations; supporting analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures, tools, and system configurations that contribute to mission readiness.
• GS-12: Coordinating system monitoring activities, identifying operational issues, and directing timely resolutions that support safe and reliable mission or training operations; analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures, tools, and system configurations that contribute to mission readiness; leading efforts to troubleshoot complex technical issues, communicating impacts and recommended actions, and providing technical guidance that supports continuity of mission or training activities.
• GS-13: Leading the development, integration, or improvement of mission or training systems, including defining requirements, resolving high‑impact issues, and guiding teams through design or operational decisions; conducting advanced analysis of mission, operational, or system performance data to inform organizational strategies, optimize procedures or tools, and drive decisions affecting mission readiness; providing technical leadership for cross‑disciplinary teams, coordinating complex workflows, delivering high‑level recommendations to management, and communicating operational or system needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and evaluation of technology systems, architectures, or operational environments to identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and increased mission effectiveness across multiple organizations and functional domains.
• Lead development, integration, and governance of system requirements, technical standards, engineering documentation, or implementation strategies supporting the full lifecycle of mission‑critical systems, programs, or operational initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, program managers, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and stakeholders to manage, architect, implement, and sustain innovative solutions aligned with mission priorities and evolving operational requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in the management, diagnosis, and resolution of highly complex enterprise system, network, application, and infrastructure issues with significant mission, operational, or organizational impact.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, best practices, and evolving federal IT and cybersecurity initiatives to develop strategic recommendations that enhance system resilience, interoperability, operational capability, and organizational readiness.
• Lead coordination and integration efforts across multiple organizations, programs, and stakeholder groups to ensure enterprise alignment with mission objectives, governance requirements, federal policies, and Directorate strategic priorities.
• Develop, present, and defend high‑level technical briefings, executive reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed decision‑making, resource prioritization, and execution of mission objectives.

Job description

Summary

Positions advertised are in various organizations at Johnson Space Center, White Sands Test Facility, Langley Research Center, Goddard Space Flight Center, and Wallops Flight Facility. NASA may fill positions in any of the following series and at any grade level listed in this announcement (GS-2210 at the GS-7/9/11/12/13 levels).

Duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Lead analysis and evaluation of technology systems, architectures, or operational environments to identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and increased mission effectiveness across multiple organizations and functional domains.
• Lead development, integration, and governance of system requirements, technical standards, engineering documentation, or implementation strategies supporting the full lifecycle of mission‑critical systems, programs, or operational initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, program managers, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and stakeholders to manage, architect, implement, and sustain innovative solutions aligned with mission priorities and evolving operational requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in the management, diagnosis, and resolution of highly complex enterprise system, network, application, and infrastructure issues with significant mission, operational, or organizational impact.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, best practices, and evolving federal IT and cybersecurity initiatives to develop strategic recommendations that enhance system resilience, interoperability, operational capability, and organizational readiness.
• Lead coordination and integration efforts across multiple organizations, programs, and stakeholder groups to ensure enterprise alignment with mission objectives, governance requirements, federal policies, and Directorate strategic priorities.
• Develop, present, and defend high‑level technical briefings, executive reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed decision‑making, resource prioritization, and execution of mission objectives.

Conditions of Employment

• 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

To qualify for the GS‑07

• Assisting with analysis or testing of IT systems or components to support operational or mission requirements under close supervision.

To qualify for the GS‑09

• 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.

To qualify for the GS‑11

• Supporting coordinating system monitoring activities, identifying operational issues, and directing timely resolutions that support safe and reliable mission or training operations;
• Supporting analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures, tools, and system configurations that contribute to mission readiness.

To qualify for the GS‑12

• Coordinating system monitoring activities, identifying operational issues, and directing timely resolutions that support safe and reliable mission or training operations;
• Analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures, tools, and system configurations that contribute to mission readiness;
• Leading efforts to troubleshoot complex technical issues, communicating impacts and recommended actions, and providing technical guidance that supports continuity of mission or training activities.

To qualify for the GS‑13

• Leading the development, integration, or improvement of mission or training systems, including defining requirements, resolving high‑impact issues, and guiding teams through design or operational decisions;
• Conducting advanced analysis of mission, operational, or system performance data to inform organizational strategies, optimize procedures or tools, and drive decisions affecting mission readiness;
• Providing technical leadership for cross‑disciplinary teams, including coordinating complex workflows, delivering high‑level recommendations to management, and communicating operational or system needs.

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

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

In the Announcement Questionnaire, you will be prompted to select location you wish to be considered for. You will also be prompted to select the lowest grade you wish to be considered for. Other duty locations not specifically listed on this announcement may be considered at management’s discretion.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Selection Priority

• Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position.
• Exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
• Submit proof that you meet the requirements for ICTAP as indicated in "Required Documents".

Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal government within the last five years based on the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here.

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

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.

• 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;
• 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.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.