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Program Specialist (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Headquarters, NASA
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Summary

You will apply a full range of Small Business expertise to generate NASA's monthly small business metrics reports. You will evaluate and convert the goaling report into insightful data visualizations (e.g., PowerPoint, Line Graph, Column Chart, Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Funnel Chart, Map-based Plot, Scatter Plot, Pictogram Chart). You will serve as a presentation specialist to work with new or existing templates to create visually appealing, persuasive, accurate and effective presentations.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 04/12/2023
Closed date: 04/13/2023
This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Remote job
Yes - The actual salary will be based on the geographic location of the individual(s) selected for this position. If selected, you will be required to sign remote work agreement and certify that you meet NASA eligibility for remote work.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$82,830 - $133,236 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 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
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
HQ-23-DE-11916641-MG
Control number
718514800

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Duties

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  • Develop annual metrics trend charts that show metrics progression over several years' time for both prime and subcontracting metrics to include but not limited to each of the five socioeconomic small business categories.
  • Manage electronic meeting/outreach/webinar/training-related registration activities metrics; review, disseminate, and track analytics from post-event surveys.
  • Plan and manage logistical tasks associated with meeting coordination and OSBP outreach events.
  • Plan, direct and/or coordinate the annual small business goaling submissions.
  • Plan, direct and/or coordinate the NASA annual Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business (SB) Procurement Scorecard report.
  • Resolve a range of administrative and/or management subject matter problems that require the application of logical thinking in order to break down the problem into its component parts.
  • Serve as point of contact for the NASA Center Small Business Program Reports.
  • Serve as web content manager to create, develop, implement, and manage public facing web and intranet communication strategies to raise brand awareness, inform internal and external audiences, and achieve organization goals.
  • Use content management software (CMS) to post content and analyze user traffic and engagement in alignment with federal and NASA policy, regulations, and guidance.

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 for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

  • researching and applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze and improve products and services;
  • supporting development of effective brand strategies to ensure brand consistency and identify areas for brand building; and
  • utilizing a wide range of subject matter practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents and utilizing a range of analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions.
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. 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:

  • Creative Thinking
  • Admininistration and Management
  • Communications and Media
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Information Management
  • Policy 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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NASA Shared Services Contact Center
Phone
1-877-677-2123
Fax
1-866-779-6772
Email
nssc-contactcenter@mail.nasa.gov
Address
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Washington, DC 20546
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