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Lead Public Affairs Specialist (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Headquarters, NASA
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Summary

The News and Multimedia Division within NASA's Office of Communications in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled individual to serve as the Executive Producer of NASA Television in the Digital Communications Branch. The Executive Producer is responsible for conceiving, producing, managing, and delivering an exciting lineup of TV and video offerings that will inform and inspire.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 11/04/2021
Closed date: 11/08/2021
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$144,128 - $172,500 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
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-22-DE-11258437-MG
Control number
619856600

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Duties

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  • Coordinates with the Digital Communications Branch, News and Engagement Branch, agency subject matter experts, other relevant stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and a timely, coordinated release of video products.
  • Develops the vision for live event and video production in NASA's multi-platform environment, with an emphasis on the future of streaming and on-demand video consumption.
  • Leads the evaluation, selection, onboarding, and management of video streaming platforms.
  • Oversees strategic, editorial, and managerial aspects of NASA TV, including live coverage of launches and landings, spacewalks, mission events, and the latest NASA news briefings.
  • Provides strategic guidance to NASA TV contributors across the enterprise, including broadcasters, producers, videographers, engineers, on-air talent, graphic designers, and technical experts.
  • Sets editorial standards and best practices for NASA TV live programming and on-demand video offerings.
  • Stays up to date on industry trends. Shares learnings with stakeholders and makes recommendations for new tactics and tools to ensure NASA remains at the forefront of the digital media landscape.
  • Supports agency events and programs, including NASA TV event coverage that may occur outside of standard business hours.
  • Uses data to inform and adjust strategies, navigate shifting algorithms, and maximize return on investment (ROI) for television and video content.

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
  • Please see the "Additional Information" section for important information about COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees.
  • This position is located in Washington, DC and remote work will not be considered at this time. If selected you may discuss telework options with your supervisor.

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.

To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level leading staff in a variety of productions, including live events, long-form video, TV series, and/or news reports; conceptualizing and implementing new channel programming, as well as stylizing and formatting content for cross-platform applications; generating new and creative ways of reaching target audiences; developing, managing, and maintaining third-party video content and strategic partner relationships.

Note: Editorial and broadcast experience in a leadership role with network or cable television, primetime, major market or another industry-related environment is preferred.

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

As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. We will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.
Due to COVID-19, NASA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 30 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.

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 on 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
Communications and Media
Multimedia Technologies
Public Communications and Outreach

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@nasa.gov
Address
NASA Headquarters
300 E St SW
Washington, DC 20546
US

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