Public Affairs Specialist (Direct Hire)

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: Supporting an organizations public affairs communications including communication products and plans intended for media/public, social media, the internet, or internal audiences; Assisting with gathering the information required to support writing and editing documents for public distribution based on Associated Press (AP) Style or equivalent; Scheduling activities to include coordination efforts (specific time and place); 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: Providing communications support, such as staffing media/public events, offering communication recommendations, planning activities for news events, public engagement activities, or special events, for external and internal audiences; Participating in drafting and editing products, such as news releases or web articles, that meet journalistic standards and ensures accuracy; Supporting and conducting news conferences, media interviews, targeted media outreach, media days, social media or public events and activities; 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: Planning and coordinating public communications and multimedia outreach campaigns to convey specific topics for senior leaders or targeted audiences; Participating in project management for communications activities by providing edits and other suggestions for articles and news released to the public; Participating in developing integrated strategic communications plans and component products supporting public affairs events and 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 Office of Communications is seeking highly qualified applicants to serve as Public Affairs Specialists. You will perform duties that may include planning, coordinating, directing, and implementing media relations. This position will provide accurate and prompt coverage of human spaceflight activities, supporting multimedia and social media, and planning and implementing outreach and engagement activities through stakeholder and employee communications, and community relations efforts.