Program Specialist

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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Representing NASA at topical aerospace meetings and conferences inside and outside the United States in both supporting roles for senior leaders and in leading outreach and engagement efforts; Managing or supporting operational, travel, and training budgets, producing periodic financial reports, ensuring proper funding and routing for travel itineraries, handling official purchase card actions; Serving as liaison with a wide range of Agency organizations including the Executive Secretariat, Mission Directorates, Centers, and Offices. 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 Executive Program Specialist in the Office of the Chief Scientist, NASA Headquarters, you will independently manage operations, coordinate audits, and facilitate communication and interactions with the Administrators Office Staff, Officials-in-charge, White House official staff, diverse stake holders (e.g. military, Congressional, international, academia), and other government agencies.