Public Notice - Management/Administrative (Direct Hire)

US Armstrong Flight Research Center; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA is seeking candidates for multiple professional levels in various centers. The qualification framework outlines GS-09 through GS-15 requirements with a progression from regulatory and policy coordination to enterprise-level oversight. The resume should clearly describe specialized experience and graduate qualifications in own words.

Applicants may be considered for different grades based on demonstrated experience and education; promotion potential varies by position and center needs.

Qualifications

• One year of directly related specialized experience at GS-07 or equivalent.
• Completion of master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field.
• Additional graduate study or professional qualifications may substitute for experience as described.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Policy coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Program analysis

Advisory communication

Program management

Oversight

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

2 years graduate education

LL.B or J.D (if related)

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent)

Job description

Positions advertised are in various organizations and Centers, NASA may fill positions in any of the following series and at any grade level listed in this announcement (GS-0301 / GS-0343 at the GS-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.

To qualify for GS-09 level,

you must have:

• 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.
• b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field
• 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
• d) LL. B or J.D, if related
• e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above

To qualify for GS-11

you must have:

• a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
  • Conducting analytical, policy, or program work; and coordinating with multiple stakeholders or functional areas to accomplish program objectives.
• b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field
• 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
• d) LL.M., if related
• e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above

To qualify for GS-12,

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

• Supporting analytical, program, or administrative functions; and coordinating across organizational components to integrate requirements and support program objectives.

To qualify for GS-13,

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

• Supporting complex analytical, program, or administrative functions; advising senior officials on complex issues; and working across organizational levels to support program or mission objectives.

To qualify for GS-14,

you must have 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; and exercising oversight responsibility for program operations and outcomes.

To qualify for GS-15

you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:

• Providing oversight for enterprise-level programs or functions; developing agency-level policy or strategic guidance; and advising executive or senior leadership on critical programmatic and organizational matters.

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.

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.