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Program Specialist (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Goddard Space Flight Center
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Summary

Serves as the Integration Manager performing a combination of administrative management, program/project specialist, and leadership duties in support of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Engagement Office (OSTEM).

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 12/15/2022
Closed date: 12/19/2022
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
$126,233 - $164,102 per year

The salary shown reflects the 2022 rates of pay for GS employees.

Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Promotion potential
14
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
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
GSFC-23-DE-11758887-SF
Control number
694272600

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Duties

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  • Coordinate the development, implementation, and analysis of activities within the center Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Engagement (OSTEM) specifically focusing on resources, scheduling, and risk.
  • Manage complex issues that involve planning, communicating to multiple stakeholders, implementing, and evaluating overall goals, approaches, budget, and procurement activities.
  • Maintain a schedule of activities and milestones across the center's education portfolio, continually reviewing and analyzing progress in achieving the stated objectives and milestones.
  • Maintain organizational records, and coordinate strategic and resource priorities, and manage contracts and agreements as needed.
  • Provide support to initiatives and efforts that incorporate best practices for diversity and inclusion and ensure participation of underserved/underrepresented populations in OSTEM activities.
  • Represent the center OSTEM Director in administrative and programmatic duties as needed. Includes leading various initiatives and teams, providing guidance and attending meetings on behalf of the Director when necessary.

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

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 at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:
  • Executing administrative management for an organization's programs or operations in accordance with policies and guidelines to include: advisory services, information gathering and briefings, project management, organization risk management and reporting, and developing and executing budgets;
  • Working in collaborative environments leveraging diversity, solving complex problems, and communicating with diverse stakeholders; and
  • Providing support to management in the development of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Engagement (STEM) programs.

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.

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:

  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Business Management
  • Information Management
  • Policy Management
  • Written Communication

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
Goddard Space Flight Center
8800 Greenbelt Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20771
US

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