Summary

This vacancy consists of a variety of positions and grade levels aimed at insourcing critical skills. This position is located in NASA and is included within a specialty series that involves Management and Program Analyst responsibilities. Examples of the work will vary depending on each Center's role and responsibility to the mission.

Duties

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• Serves as a senior Program Specialist responsible for coordinating and integrating business operations, program execution activities, and organizational initiatives supporting the mission objectives of the organization.
• Performs oversight, management, and analytical activities associated with program operations, strategic planning, workforce utilization, resource integration, and organizational performance.
• Advises management on program effectiveness, operational efficiencies, business processes, and organizational priorities to support executive decision-making.
• Develops and evaluates business processes, operating procedures, and management practices to improve organizational performance and support mission accomplishment.
• Conducts complex analyses of programmatic, operational, workforce, and resource data to identify trends, assess impacts, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities among internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of program objectives, deliverables, schedules, and organizational priorities.
• Prepares and presents executive-level briefings, reports, dashboards, and analytical products related to program status, organizational performance, workforce planning, and operational initiatives.
• Monitors program activities and organizational performance against established goals, milestones, and strategic objectives and recommends corrective actions as necessary.
• Supports organizational planning activities involving workforce management, business operations, program integration, and resource utilization.

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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.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch 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-11, you must have:

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

• Assisting with program management, business operations, organizational analysis, or administrative activities supporting organizational goals and operational objectives;
• Assisting with the development, review, or improvement of organizational processes, operational procedures, reporting methods, or administrative practices to support program effectiveness and organizational efficiency; and
• Preparing reports, presentations, briefings, or analytical materials regarding program activities, operational issues, organizational processes, or management initiatives for use by management officials.

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b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field

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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

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d) LL.M., if related

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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:

• Performing program management, business operations, organizational analysis, or management advisory activities supporting organizational objectives and program operations;
• Developing, evaluating, and improving organizational processes, operational procedures, reporting methods, or management practices to enhance operational efficiency and program effectiveness; and
• Preparing and presenting reports, briefings, presentations, or analytical products regarding program status, organizational performance, operational initiatives, or management concerns for management officials.

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

• Serving as a Program analyst, Management Analyst, or similar advisor performing program management, business operations, organizational analysis, and strategic planning activities supporting organizational objectives;
• Developing, evaluating, and/or improving organizational processes, operational procedures, reporting methods, or management practices to enhance program effectiveness and mission accomplishment;
• Preparing executive-level reports, briefings, presentations, or analytical products for senior leadership regarding program status, organizational performance, operational initiatives, or strategic objectives.

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

Education

Basic Requirement:

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

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.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:

- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.

- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position

- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal governmentwithin the last five years based of 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 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/

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.

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.

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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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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.