Summary

Serves as a Project Integration Specialist supporting the Advanced Aircraft Project Office by managing research and development contracts, coordinating technical activities, and integrating work across NASA, industry, and other government organizations. The position supports strategic technology development, project execution, and collaboration to advance NASA's advanced aircraft research mission.

Duties

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• 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.
• Serve as the primary Contracting Officer's Representative for Advanced Aircraft Project Office contracts and task orders supporting multiple NASA Centers.
• Manage contract efforts supporting the development of advanced aircraft technologies and mission capabilities.
• Perform project planning, analysis, forecasting, and resource management; develop schedules and present project status and recommendations to Center and Agency leadership.
• Provide technical guidance supporting contract execution, new procedures, systems, equipment, and advanced aircraft technology development.
• Coordinate contract activities across NASA organizations to achieve program objectives and technical milestones.
• Formulate project and research plans to advance the state-of-the-art in advanced aircraft systems.
• Establish partnerships across NASA, industry, and other organizations to advance Advanced Aircraft Project Office objectives.

Requirements

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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.
• 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

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.

Applicants who currently possess a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Level II or equivalent Federal COR certification are encouraged to identify this certification in their application materials. Such certification is desirable; however, it is not required and is not a condition of employment.

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

• Supporting Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) activities by monitoring contractor performance, coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing deliverables, and supporting contract administration and oversight;
• Supporting project planning, resource coordination, schedule management, and technical activities for research, engineering, or technology development programs;
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate technical activities, resolve program issues, and achieve project or organizational objectives..

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

• Serving as the primary Contracting Officer's Representative for research, development, or technology contracts by leading contract execution, coordinating technical activities, and ensuring contract objectives are achieved;
• Managing project resources, schedules, technical requirements, and contract deliverables supporting advanced research, engineering, or technology programs;
• Building partnerships across NASA, industry, academia, or other government organizations to develop research priorities and accomplish strategic program 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.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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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