General Engineer, AST, Engineering Program Management (Direct Hire)

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. 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. NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA’s unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement. GS-14: To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Supporting program or project planning by assisting in areas such as the establishment of performance metrics, analyzing schedules, and/or implementing processes to facilitate scientific or technological program activities; Contributing to strategic concepts, integration plans, and/or program management approaches; Assisting in the creation and refinement of processes for scientific or technological development activities. GS-15: To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading and managing long-term program or project planning, which may include establishing performance metrics, analyzing schedules, and/or implementing processes to support scientific or technological program activities; Developing strategic concepts, integration plans, and/or program management approaches; Creating and refining processes for scientific or technological development activities. 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. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA’s guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) at NASA Headquarters is seeking a qualified Program Executive to support the implementation and management of science data management and computing activities across SMD. This position will report to the Deputy Chief Science Data Officer and involves close collaboration with all SMD Divisions to develop strategies, assess, implement, and manage data and computing capabilities, and establish reusable agreements and processes.