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Management and Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Summary

As a key member of the integrated Project Team, you will be responsible for managing business operations for the Project Manager (PM), including providing critical support to the PM and deputy PMs for the implementation of new initiatives and resolution of issues. You will coordinate with the project team across a variety of topics, technical coordination, team-building activities, and project reviews.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 07/14/2023
Closed date: 07/18/2023
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 - $158,432 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Promotion potential
13
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 3 years with the option to extend to a maximum of 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
AFRC-23-DE-12039413-JNG
Control number
737059100

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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.
  • Analyze processes, identify efficiencies, and recommend and facilitate changes to optimize operations and resources towards meeting established goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with project team on development, organization and execution of team building and morale building activities for internal and external stakeholders and partners.
  • Collaborate with project team on development, organization and execution of project ?technical expo? events, center-visit events, town-hall events, Annual Project Review, project-program coordination meetings, etc.
  • Supports planning/development of operational services, including evaluating and identifying solutions, evaluating on-going functions to maintain or improve operational efficiency and providing detailed plans for implementation.
  • Assess program effectiveness for process improvement of complex program/project control, management processes and systems encompassing difficult and diverse functions or issues that affect critical aspects of major agency programs/projects.
  • Provide operational support to mission directorate for project reviews, project status and project reporting.
  • Applies analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions. Applies written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports.
  • Develop and maintain contact with stakeholders, Center, Headquarters, other centers and industry partners to integrate project planning.

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
  • This position may require a one year trial period

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

  • Participating in a project team with complexity and changing program/project requirements;
  • Assisting with the management and coordination of project level reviews, including life-cycle reviews, annual project reviews, or other external stakeholder reviews;
  • Providing tactical support to project management team in implementation of new initiatives to improve program/project effectiveness and efficiency.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.
  • Working on a complex project requiring creativity to adapt to quickly changing needs of the project;
  • Managing or coordinating project level reviews, including life-cycle reviews, annual project reviews, or other external stakeholder reviews;
  • Supporting the recommendation and implementation of new initiatives for improvement of program/project effectiveness and efficiency.

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.

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 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
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Program/Project Analysis

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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