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Program Analyst (Direct-Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
John F. Kennedy Space Center
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Summary

You will serve as a Program Analyst in the Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Resources organization. You will provide evaluations to management of the effectiveness of the program and/or area of responsibility in support of programs and project such as Space Station, Launch Services, Commercial Crew, Exploration Ground Systems, Project Integration, Exploration and Institutional Projects

Overview

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Open date: 03/21/2022
Closed date: 03/23/2022
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$55,108 - $103,896 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
Promotion potential
12
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Term - Not-To-Exceed 2 years may be extended up to 6 years.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
KSC-22-DE-11398608-CB
Control number
643080400

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Duties

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  • Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
  • Analyzes internal operations and reports on analytical findings.
  • Analyzes programs and projects budgetary requirements to integrate into budget formulation activities.
  • Provides data management and analysis for studies and maintains assigned projects.
  • As appropriate, provides communications, and operations expertise in support of NASA's mission.
  • Participates in strategic planning with regards to program development; uses data sources to identify programmatic needs.
  • Develops and/or assists with program and/or management assessments ensuring programmatic and/or budgetary goals are well documented.
  • Creates and/or recommends new budget strategies to effectively execute program's objectives and goals.
  • Performs data validation to ensure compliance to financial policy and procedure.
  • Analyzes programs and projects budgetary performance as part of budget execution activities.
  • Analyze actual budgetary performance against plans, and evaluates variances to provide recommendations.

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
  • Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
  • If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement
  • Please see the "Additional Information" section for important information about COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees.

Qualifications

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.

To qualify for GS-09 level, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level

  • Providing financial or resource reports by utilizing data sources to identify financial and resource needs;
  • Assisting with long-term business plans based on financial health and analyzes trends to understand upcoming issues and challenges;
  • Assisting with financial or resource assessments while executing solutions to financial or resource issues.
OR
b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field
OR
c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher graduate education in an appropriate field; or LL.B or J.D, if related
OR
d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above

To qualify for GS-11, you must have:
a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level
  • Providing financial or resource reports by utilizing data sources to identify financial and resources needs and communicates with customers;
  • Developing long-term business plans based on financial health and analyzes trends to understand upcoming issues and challenges;
  • Developing financial and resources assessments while executing solutions to financial or resource issues.
OR
b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field
OR
c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education in an appropriate field; or LL.M., if related
OR
d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above

To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level
  • Providing financial or resource reports by utilizing data sources to identify financial and resource needs and communicates status with customers and/or management;
  • Developing long-term business plans based on financial health and analyzes trends to understand upcoming issues and challenges;
  • Organizing and presenting information to internal and external customers which includes presenting budgetary/financial data and providing recommendations;
  • Developing financial and resource assessments while executing solutions to financial or resource issues.
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.

Additional information

If you are selected, NASA may request information regarding your vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Due to COVID-19, NASA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 30 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.

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.

This appointment may be extended beyond the initial appointment date, for a period not to exceed a total of six years.

Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position. If selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information on please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Budget Administration
Financial Management

NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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Phone
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Fax
1-866-779-6772
Email
nssc-contactcenter@mail.nasa.gov
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