Participants in the Flight Projects Development Program (FPDP) will be assigned to a two-year developmental opportunity for administrative candidates at the GS-13, GS-14, and GS-15 grade levels. Participants will receive training, guidance, direction, and gain work experience aimed at developing the competencies you will need to assume key management positions within the Center's Flight Projects Directorate (FPD).
Summary
Participants in the Flight Projects Development Program (FPDP) will be assigned to a two-year developmental opportunity for administrative candidates at the GS-13, GS-14, and GS-15 grade levels. Participants will receive training, guidance, direction, and gain work experience aimed at developing the competencies you will need to assume key management positions within the Center's Flight Projects Directorate (FPD).
Current Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) federal employee serving at the GS-13, GS-14, or GS-15 grade levels on a career, career-conditional, Schedule A for individuals with disabilities, or NASA term appointment that provides eligibility to convert to a permanent appointment or a current NASA employee on a long-term rotational assignment to the NASA Engineering and Safety Center or the NASA Safety Center.
Provide insight into the development and management of policies, procedures, and operational schedules necessary for new systems and functions.
Maintain surveillance of schedule milestones for all project systems and all activities within or outside NASA which may affect the programmed costs, acceptance, or completion date of the project.
Recognize management and business problems that arise in the development of complex space flight systems and devise and execute effective solutions to these problems.
Prepare ad hoc analyses and recommendations.
Participate in project, program or NASA Headquarters initiatives and analysis to develop major budget options and plans which will meet program and project objectives.
Assist the Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager/Resources with interpretation of budget guidance and guidelines.
Assure proficiency and compliance with the provisions of contracts by reviewing and verifying the performance of work by the contractor.
You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
Selectees will be required to sign a continued service agreement.
Selectees will be laterally reassigned. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be reassigned to positions with a full-performance level of GS-15.
Participants will spend up to 25 percent of their time engaged in formal core curriculum training, in addition to gaining work experience in this full time position.
Please see the "Additional Information" section for important information about COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees.
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 the Flight Projects Development Program (FPDP), you must have been competitively selected and currently serving at the GS-13, GS-14, or GS-15 grade level with one year of directly related specialized experience that involves budget formulation and execution, workforce planning, and Program Planning and Control processes and tools to develop, recommend, and justify budgetary and financial policies and procedures; coordinating with stakeholders on diverse teams to meet organizational goals; providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on programmatic issues and strategy.
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
Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 As required by Executive Order 14043, 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.
To be eligible, you must have been competitively selected and currently serving at the GS-13, GS-14 or GS-15 grade level. Please submit your SF-50 that reflects your competitive selection or career promotion (i.e., not temporary promotion), with your current title, series, and grade level. If your eligibility cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible. Please see Required Documents for additional information.
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 a) Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility. b) Be well qualified for this position to receive consideration. Candidates rated in the 'Best Qualified' category are considered well-qualified. Please see 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for more information. c) 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.
Qualified NASA term employees who have term conversion eligibility (http://nasapeople.nasa.gov/hclwp/term-appointments.htm) under the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004 will be referred and considered equally with other NASA permanent employees under internal competitive placement procedures.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documents and compare them against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire will result in your removal from consideration.
If you are found qualified, your application will be reviewed by a Panel of Subject Matter Experts who will evaluate applicants against several job-related competencies. The applicants identified as Best Qualified by the Panel will be referred to a Goddard Governance Board for Interviews and/or final selection.
During the evaluation and selection process for this position, you will be assessed on the following competencies:
Business Management
Control of Funds
Customer Service
Decision Making
Financial Management
Learning
Oral Communication
Planning and Evaluating
Problem Solving
Program/Project Management
Strategic Thinking
Teamwork
Technical Competence
Written Communication
Modified rating/ranking procedures will be used for evaluation and selection into the Flight Projects Development Program (FPDP).
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume. Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire.
The following documents are required:
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
While a transcript is the preferred proof of qualifying education, you may submit any of the following items:
An unofficial transcript
A copy of an official transcript
A copy of a degree (i.e. a picture or scan)
A list of completed/credited courses that includes, the title, course code, and number of semester, quarter or classroom hours for each course (i.e., BUAD- 101-Introduction to Business, 3 Semester hours)
If you do not submit a transcript, we will not use your education when deciding if you're qualified for the job and you may lose consideration.
There may be other supporting documents (licenses, certification, veterans preference, etc.), depending on your answers to the questionnaire and job announcement description, that you may have to submit, please verify your application.
If you are a surplus or displaced employee (CTAP and ICTAP), submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes copies of your agency notice, most recent Performance Rating and most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Official documents are required at the time of appointment for verification of eligibility and qualifications.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin the application process, click on the 'Apply' link. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify all required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
If you have questions about this announcement, you may contact the agency toll free at the phone number located below. Be advised - application materials faxed, emailed, and/or mailed to Goddard Space Flight Center will not be accepted for this announcement.
Goddard Space Flight Center
8800 Greenbelt Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20771
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email. Throughout the process you will receive regular status updates through USAJOBS. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are selected, you will be notified by phone or email with a tentative job offer. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing a scheduled appointment, we may rescind a tentative job offer.
An official, written job offer will be issued once all requirements have been verified.
Project Management is a discipline which requires very specific training and experience. FPDP ensures continuity in professional, high quality Program & Project Management, thus assuring a well-trained cadre of graduates as potential Flight Projects Directorate managers. Selectees will be permanently reassigned to the Program and Projects Resources Management Office, Code 155, and remain at their current grade level during the course of participation in the FPDP. Reassignments/details to a program/project management position may occur at any time, based on the participant's development and availability for a suitable assignment. Upon graduation from the FPDP, successful participants will be reassigned to positions with a full performance level of GS-15. Identification of promotion potential in this position does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher level duties.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume. Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire.
The following documents are required:
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
While a transcript is the preferred proof of qualifying education, you may submit any of the following items:
An unofficial transcript
A copy of an official transcript
A copy of a degree (i.e. a picture or scan)
A list of completed/credited courses that includes, the title, course code, and number of semester, quarter or classroom hours for each course (i.e., BUAD- 101-Introduction to Business, 3 Semester hours)
If you do not submit a transcript, we will not use your education when deciding if you're qualified for the job and you may lose consideration.
There may be other supporting documents (licenses, certification, veterans preference, etc.), depending on your answers to the questionnaire and job announcement description, that you may have to submit, please verify your application.
If you are a surplus or displaced employee (CTAP and ICTAP), submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes copies of your agency notice, most recent Performance Rating and most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Official documents are required at the time of appointment for verification of eligibility and qualifications.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin the application process, click on the 'Apply' link. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify all required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
If you have questions about this announcement, you may contact the agency toll free at the phone number located below. Be advised - application materials faxed, emailed, and/or mailed to Goddard Space Flight Center will not be accepted for this announcement.
Goddard Space Flight Center
8800 Greenbelt Rd
Greenbelt, MD 20771
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email. Throughout the process you will receive regular status updates through USAJOBS. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are selected, you will be notified by phone or email with a tentative job offer. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing a scheduled appointment, we may rescind a tentative job offer.
An official, written job offer will be issued once all requirements have been verified.
Project Management is a discipline which requires very specific training and experience. FPDP ensures continuity in professional, high quality Program & Project Management, thus assuring a well-trained cadre of graduates as potential Flight Projects Directorate managers. Selectees will be permanently reassigned to the Program and Projects Resources Management Office, Code 155, and remain at their current grade level during the course of participation in the FPDP. Reassignments/details to a program/project management position may occur at any time, based on the participant's development and availability for a suitable assignment. Upon graduation from the FPDP, successful participants will be reassigned to positions with a full performance level of GS-15. Identification of promotion potential in this position does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher level duties.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
