Supervisory AST, Technical Management

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and 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. 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. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading multi-disciplined or cross-functional teams involved in scientific or engineering development programs/projects; Leading strategic planning and technical management functions for systems supporting aerospace or aeronautical equipment (e.g. propellant systems, facilities, utilities); Coordinating and leading cross-functional teams of experts to develop solutions for problems that impact multiple operations areas, such as critical timelines, technical risk, resource allocation, compatibility of systems and subsystems, project performance. 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.
As a Branch Chief within the Infrastructure and Logistics Services Division or Propellants and Life Support Division, you will be responsible for policies, procedures, obtaining resources, procurement, equipment maintenance, and future planning for the branch. You will lead a team of highly skilled engineers in providing mechanical, electrical, or propellants and life support services to the multi-user spaceport at the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.