Summary

Positions advertised are in various organizations at Johnson Space Center or White Sands Test Facility. NASA may fill positions in any of the grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-9/11/12/13).

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.
• Define technical work requirements/milestones, evaluate employee accomplishments by accepting or rejecting work products, and present/defend employee work to senior management.
• Work with Center and Directorate managers, negotiate/obtain resources, and identify strategic objectives for the organization.
• Support the Center Management Board and participate in special Center-focused working groups as assigned.
• Establish quality requirements and oversees/approves procedures for all aircraft launch operations and maintenance activities for a diverse fleet of aircraft types, involving both government and contractor personnel.
• Develop programs and processes to ensure Center activities are planned, developed, and implemented sufficient to identify, prevent, and correct unsatisfactory conditions or elements that influence the acceptability of the end product.
• Monitor production quality control and inspection program implementation. Review production records and performs on-site audits and inspections. Investigate and analyzes adverse quality trends or conditions and initiates corrective action.
• Assist Directors in identifying and eliminating unsafe conditions. Report safety hazards, potentially hazardous situations, and close calls to supervisors. Serve as technical authority on avionics, mechanical or other aerospace related matters.
• Verify products comply with contractual requirements before they are accepted; Recommend or specify appropriate levels of quality control for inclusion in contracts.

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.
• To be considered for employment, you must submit your complete application by 11:59 PM ET on July 13, 2026.

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-09 level, you must have:

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

• Assisting with quality assurance or operational safety for system fabrication, activation, or operations;
• Assisting with evaluating compliance with work instructions, standards, codes, and/or policies supporting test activities;
• Assisting with monitoring materials, equipment, and work processes for conformance to requirements.

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b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field

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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

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d) LL. B or J.D, 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-11, you must have:

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

• Providing technical guidance and assisting with resolving quality or safety issues found during production, fabrication, inspection, or testing;
• Applying quality assurance methods to monitor, control, or improve product or service quality; and
• Supporting audits and inspections to recommend corrective actions, or applying sampling or statistical techniques.

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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:

• Providing leadership or technical guidance to resolve quality or safety issues found during production, fabrication, inspection, or testing;
• Monitoring materials, equipment, and work processes for conformance to requirements; and
• Monitoring, controlling, or improving products or service quality in accordance with quality assurance methods or techniques.

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

• Providing supervision, leadership, or technical guidance to resolve quality or safety issues found during production, fabrication, inspection, or testing;
• Managing or overseeing materials, equipment, and work processes for conformance to requirements;
• Monitoring, controlling, or improving products or service quality in accordance with quality assurance methods or techniques.

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.

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

Education

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

In the Announcement Questionnaire, you will be prompted to select the location and lowest grade you wish to be considered for.

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.