Management Analyst (Direct Hire)
What you'd do
As a Management Analyst, you will support the guidance of manufacturing operations, optimize business finances, support planning, and execute resource management for the Applied Manufacturing Division (Code RM) at Ames Research Center. These tasks enable the Division's mission success through strategic coordination of resources for efficient operational and administrative support.
Major duties
Support managerial, and administrative direction for in-house and contracted fabrication, machining, and manufacturing work. Support the effectiveness of the Division’s business operations by implementing established procedures and systems and recommending improvements as necessary. Support and coordinate the planning and execution of manufacturing and production activities for flight hardware, ground support equipment, assemblies, and components. Coordinate and schedule meetings and briefings and prepare and maintain reports to support senior-level staff in the management of tasks and projects. Review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for technical adequacy; monitor and report progress or problems; and recommend changes or alternative approaches to support conformance with established plans and specifications. Support and coordinate planning activities for new business opportunities, including partnerships, technical and budgetary aspects of projects, Space Act Agreements, and other interagency agreements. Support the planning and coordination of resources for multi-phase projects in support of the Agency’s mission; monitor project schedules and resource requirements and identify potential issues affecting project needs. Analyze business operations and organizational processes and recommend improvements to increase productivity and efficiency.
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-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Supporting manufacturing processes, production plans, and resource schedules to meet project milestones and delivery requirements; Reviewing project delivery data and recommending methods to improve cost or schedule efficiencies; Supporting the development of business models and forecasting plans to improve organizational 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. 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.
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