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Lead Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
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Summary

You will serve as an Element Office Business Manager to advise, coordinate, monitor, and direct the planning, programming, budgeting, and management of infrastructure and resources for the Space Launch System Program Planning and Control Office in Huntsville, AL.

Overview

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Open date: 11/04/2022
Closed date: 11/08/2022
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$135,976 - $176,300 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Promotion potential
15
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
Permanent
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
High Risk (HR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
MSFC-23-DE-11714295-AD
Control number
687053800

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Duties

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  • Oversees and manages budget operations/resource planning during budget formulation and execution for an operation with multiple major subordinate components, each with diverse, multi-year, substantive programs.
  • Evaluates objectives, plans, schedules, and resources compatibility with overall program/project goals. Converts technical objectives into budget/management terms; evaluates proposals and assesses resources requirements in regard to scope of work.
  • Directs execution of the operating budget, including establishment of necessary controls; approves expenditures; oversees status of funds review to avoid Anti-Deficiency Act violations; and provides management information for decision-making.
  • Reviews plans, specifications, and cost estimates for technical adequacy. Directs necessary changes, resolves controversial problems, ensures conformance to plans and specifications.
  • Reviews and assesses long-range mission planning of projects to anticipate impacts on resources; integrates program schedule requirements and resource directives.

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.
  • You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.

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.

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

  • Overseeing and managing the operations of a significant engineering project, including budget formulation and execution, as well as, applying practices and regulations for budgeting and scheduling;
  • Evaluating objectives, plans, schedules, cost estimates, and resources, as well as, assessing the technical progress of engineering projects against established schedules and resources to support a major spaceflight element or equivalent;
  • Applying processes for procuring parts, materials, hardware, equipment, and services according to funding rules, regulations, relationships, and processes used by the Federal government.
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.

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.

This is a bargaining unit position. If additional selections are made, those positions may or may not be in a bargaining unit. To learn more about bargaining units at NASA please click here NASA Unions (Bargaining Units) | NASA.

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 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:

  • Business Management
  • Organizational Performance Analysis
  • Program/Project Analysis
  • Technical Competence
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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Agency contact information

NASA Shared Services Contact Center
Phone
1-877-677-2123
Fax
1-866-779-6772
Email
nssc-contactcenter@mail.nasa.gov
Address
Marshall Space Flight Center
Marshall Space Flight Ctr
Huntsville, AL 35811
US

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