Management and Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

Summary As a Program Element Manager with the Space Weather Program Office at Langley Research Center you will maintain office workflows and various kinds of data files, coordinate event and meeting activities, help setup and run in-person and Teams meetings, and help office staff prepare briefings and reports for the Space Weather community. You will work daily with experienced NASA scientists and staff to execute NASA's space weather-related research and analysis programs. Responsibilities Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Work directly with the Space Weather Program Manager to assist with office processes and procedures to facilitate optimally efficient and effect office goals. Assist with the programs, methods, and procedures for providing administrative support systems such as records, communications, directives, forms, files, and documentation. Support coordination efforts with national offices, organizations, staff, and international partners, such as the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and commercial entities. Interface externally with other NASA installations, state, local, and other federal entities, universities, and industries, to facilitate effective communication with the Program Office. Maintain control and storage of office programmatic information and data files. Ensures information is maintained in accordance with laws and regulations and is easily available to office staff when needed. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Performing administrative tasks to support organizational projects or programs; Interfacing with stakeholders and assisting with administrative activities such as coordinating with various offices, confirming meeting agendas, scheduling conferences, etc.; Documenting or maintaining technical information/briefings in support of projects or programs. 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: Performing administrative functions in support of technical, scientific, or engineering based projects or programs; Interfacing with internal and external stakeholders to perform administrative functions such as confirming meeting agendas, scheduling conferences, and/or coordinating visits across federal agencies, universities, or commercial entities; Coordinating project management processes and activities to support efficient execution of technical, scientific, or engineering 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. Education If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation. Additional Information Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. This appointment may be extended beyond the initial appointment date, for a period not to exceed a total of six years. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position. If selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position. If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must: - Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility. - Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position - Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents' For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.