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Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Headquarters, NASA
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Summary

You will serve as a Program Analyst supporting the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate(ESDMD)in the Resources Management Office, an organizational element of the Space Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters (HQ).

Overview

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Open date: 01/06/2023
Closed date: 01/10/2023
Location
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$98,496 - $183,500 per year

Salary range reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries of the locations. Actual salary range varies by selectee(s) location.

Pay scale & grade
GS 13 - 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
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
HQ-23-DE-11779522-SF
Control number
698262100

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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.
  • Uses data sources to identify programmatic needs, optimize business operations and organizational processes.
  • Participates in strategic planning with regards to program development.
  • Develops and/or assists with program and/or management assessments ensuring programmatic and/or management goals are well documented.
  • Creates and/or recommends new strategies in area of expertise.
  • Performs data validation and quality control checks to ensure adherence to study protocol.
  • Reports on analytical findings; and may lead and/or serve on team(s) as the subject matter specialist/representative or expert as appropriate.
  • Communicates relationships between program requirements and budgets.

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 may discuss the possibility of remote work with your supervisor, limited to the locations indicated within the announcement.
  • Duty location will be determined upon selection and will be at one of the locations listed on the 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-13 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

  • Identifying resources for projects; analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of programs/projects performance including budget development and/or execution and providing recommendations for improvements and resolution of issues;
  • Participating in budget and financial management functions including all phases of program-level performance management and reporting; and
  • Reviewing and revising documentation through discussion and revision of written documents.

To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:
  • Identifying resources for projects; supporting high-level analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of programs/projects performance including budget development and/or execution and providing recommendations for improvements and resolution of issues;
  • Participating in budget and financial management functions including all phases of program-level performance management and reporting;
  • Providing guidance and recommendations to senior leadership on high visibility political issues, budget issues, and/or other sensitive topics; and
  • Coordinating and communicating with multiple stakeholders to review and revise written documents.

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
  • Written Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

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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Fax
1-866-779-6772
Email
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