Public Notice - Administrative / Management (Direct Hire)
What you'd do
Positions advertised are in various organizations at Kennedy Space Center. NASA may fill positions in any of the following series and at any grade level listed in this announcement (GS-0301, 0343, 0346 at the GS-09/11/12/13/14/15 levels).
Major duties
Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Leads complex organizational studies and program evaluations to assess effectiveness, identify improvements, and recommend solutions. Translates analytical findings into actionable strategies for senior leadership consideration. Directs enterprise-level programs and operations of broad scope and complexity. Establishes program objectives, evaluates outcomes, and ensures alignment with organizational priorities and senior leadership direction. Directs coordination and support for daily onsite ground processing operations to ensure the work is integrated across contractors, divisions, and programs. Develops and executes operational schedules, assists in management of resource coordination, and identifies emerging operational concerns. Communicates complex operational issues and recommendations to senior program leadership and other stakeholders. Serves as advisor to leadership on complex programmatic, administrative, and organizational matters. Provides recommendations that directly inform decisions and strategic direction. For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties, which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
What you need to qualify
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-09 level, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Applying relevant regulations, policies, or guidelines and coordinating with stakeholders to support program or organizational objectives. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL. B or J.D, if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Conducting analytical, policy, or program work; Coordinating with stakeholders or functional areas to accomplish program objectives. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Supporting analytical, program, or administrative functions; Utilizing tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and/or managing projects and resources, this may include monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Supporting complex facility operations, analytical, program, or administrative functions; Working across organizational levels to support program or mission objectives. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Managing enterprise-level programs, functions, or analytical efforts; Exercising oversight responsibility for program operations and outcomes. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Managing major program operations, enterprise-level programs or functions; Advising executive or senior leadership on critical programmatic and organizational matters. 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. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process. Promotion Potential The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.
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