This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Audits (OA) conducting independent, objective audits, reviews, and other examinations of NASA and NASA contractor programs and projects to improve NASA operations. The OA provides a broad range of professional audit and advisory services, performs focused reviews of specific management issues, comments on NASA policies, and is responsible for oversight of NASA audits performed under contract or by other Federal agencies.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Audits (OA) conducting independent, objective audits, reviews, and other examinations of NASA and NASA contractor programs and projects to improve NASA operations. The OA provides a broad range of professional audit and advisory services, performs focused reviews of specific management issues, comments on NASA policies, and is responsible for oversight of NASA audits performed under contract or by other Federal agencies.
As a Management Analyst at the GS-0343-12/13 grade level, some of your typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to the following:
Presents findings and recommendations on complex issues or problems impacting major programs.
Conducts research, planning and assessments of NASA's program, products and services within specified areas of responsibility.
Prepares written documents, including substantial, detailed audit, policy analysis, and/or performance evaluation reports) that provide findings, guidance, and recommendations to NASA, Congress, and other audiences.
Recommends actions necessary to maintain or improve improve program/project/organizational efficiency and productivity that result in changes or improvements in organization, staffing, work methods, and procedures.
May be required to successfully complete a trial/probationary period.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Occasional travel may be required.
Must complete the initial Online Occupational Questionnaire.
Must complete a USA Hire assessment battery, if requested.
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Selectee must complete a financial disclosure statement.
Position subject to random drug testing.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the education and/or experience required for the grade level(s) to which you apply.
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:
Analyzing and evaluating on a quantitative or qualitative basis the effectiveness of program or project operations in meeting established goals or objectives;
Conducting fact-finding interviews to obtain information about organizational functions and work procedures;
Preparing written documents, including policy analysis and/or performance evaluation reports that provide findings, guidance, and/or recommendations that improve the efficiency and/or compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or guidelines.
Performing research and analysis to improve program efficiency; AND
Presenting via oral communication analysis results that support changes/improvements in organizational policies/procedures to stakeholders at various levels of an organization.
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. You must have at least one year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing the following duties:
Analyzing and evaluating on a quantitative or qualitative basis the effectiveness of program or project operations in meeting established goals or objectives;
Conducting fact-finding interviews to obtain information about organizational functions and work procedures;
Preparing written documents, including policy analysis and/or performance evaluation reports that provide findings, guidance, and/or recommendations that improve the efficiency and/or compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or guidelines;
Performing research and analysis to improve program efficiency;
Presenting via oral communication analysis results that support changes/improvements in organizational policies/procedures to stakeholders at various levels of an organization; AND
Conducting studies, or portions of studies, of program/project/organizational efficiency or productivity.
When citing your education and/or experience, be clear and specific. We cannot make assumptions about your education and/or experience. If your transcripts and/or resume do not support your application questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This announcement is being used to recruit qualified individuals under the NASA Direct Hire Authority authorized by OPM in accordance withCode of Federal Regulations at 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4). Therefore, Category Rating, Veterans' Preference, and traditional rating/ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must meet all qualification requirements for the vacant position. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility can be found here.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must meet all qualification requirements for the vacant position. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility can be found here.
Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Salaries listed above are an approximation and are subject to duty station locality adjustment.
NASA OIG prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruiting, hiring, developing, and management of the workforce to foster an inclusive workplace where NASA OIG employees are valued and respected.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Decision Making
Flexibility
Influencing/Negotiating
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Reading
Reasoning
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork
Your resume and all supporting documentation you submit, to include your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you rate yourself higher than what is supported by the documentation you submit, you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, you will be referred to the selecting official.
Qualified, eligible CTAP and ICTAP applicants will be referred to the selecting official under the selection priority placement program.
Qualified candidates with veterans' preference will be selected as they are found, just as any qualified non-preference eligible candidate would be selected.
To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. you must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. you will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume showing complete information for each job entry: company or agency name, beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year), total hours worked per week, position title, duties performed, and, if the position is/was Federal, pay plan-series-grade level; Cover Letter optional.
2. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable:
Veterans' Documentation, if you are claiming veterans' preference,you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD FORM 214 (MEMBER - 4 copy) or other official document or statement from the Armed Forces showing separation, discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions. If claiming preference and/or eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must also submit an official document, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or branch of the Armed forces, certifying service-connected disability; AND the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3. A complete Online Occupational Questionnaire.
4. If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here
For more information on writing your Federal resume, visit the Partnership for Public Service Go Government website.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to be considered. The application process is as follows:
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements.
Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement is closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. Your applications will appear on the Welcome page. Navigate to the job application and click Track this application to view your application status. The link will take you to the hiring agency application system, which has the most up-to-date status of your application. There you can review any notifications sent to you related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here.
NASA Office of Inspector General
300 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20546
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.
The invitation to the USA Hire online assessment battery will be sent from email address assessments@USAHire.opm.gov.You will be notified of your application status at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking "Application Status".
The amount of notices that each applicant receives may vary. The four points of notification are:
Application Received or Application Incomplete
Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met
Eligible (Application Referred) or Ineligible (Application Not referred)
Selected or Not Selected
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume showing complete information for each job entry: company or agency name, beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year), total hours worked per week, position title, duties performed, and, if the position is/was Federal, pay plan-series-grade level; Cover Letter optional.
2. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable:
Veterans' Documentation, if you are claiming veterans' preference,you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD FORM 214 (MEMBER - 4 copy) or other official document or statement from the Armed Forces showing separation, discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions. If claiming preference and/or eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must also submit an official document, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or branch of the Armed forces, certifying service-connected disability; AND the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3. A complete Online Occupational Questionnaire.
4. If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here
For more information on writing your Federal resume, visit the Partnership for Public Service Go Government website.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to be considered. The application process is as follows:
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements.
Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement is closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. Your applications will appear on the Welcome page. Navigate to the job application and click Track this application to view your application status. The link will take you to the hiring agency application system, which has the most up-to-date status of your application. There you can review any notifications sent to you related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here.
NASA Office of Inspector General
300 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20546
US
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.
The invitation to the USA Hire online assessment battery will be sent from email address assessments@USAHire.opm.gov.You will be notified of your application status at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You may check your application status by accessing the USAJOBS website and clicking "Application Status".
The amount of notices that each applicant receives may vary. The four points of notification are:
Application Received or Application Incomplete
Minimum Qualification Requirement Met/Not Met
Eligible (Application Referred) or Ineligible (Application Not referred)
Selected or Not Selected
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
