AST, Aerospace Vehicle Design and Mission Analysis

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 at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Assessing National Airspace System (NAS) operations and activities to inform potential concept development for future paradigms; Supporting NASA aeronautics-related projects to formulate relevant future project tasks and milestones; Conducting research and publishing results in support of aeronautics project goals. 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.
You will serve as the Deputy Group Lead for the Airspace & Safety Group within the Aeronautics Systems Analysis Branch (ASAB). In this role, you will promote awareness of ASAB activities related to Airspace and Safety project work within the branch, mentor early career team members, and serve as a communication conduit between the ASAB branch and Airspace & Safety-related project managers.