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Management and Program Analyst

NASA, Huntsville, AL, United States

Duties
  • Oversee the assessment, design, and optimization of business processes to ensure alignment with the capabilities of the new ERP system, driving efficiency, effectiveness, and the overall success of the transformation initiative.
  • Lead Business Process Analysis and Mapping; overseeing the use of various modeling techniques (e.g., use cases, workflows) to ensure processes are re-engineered, standardized, and optimized in accordance with Program objectives.
  • Collaborate and engage with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including Finance, Procurement, Strategic Infrastructure, Mission Directorates, Information Technology, and operations, to ensure processes integrate across NASA.
  • Lead and/or conduct feasibility and cost-benefit analyses to aid decision-making for executive management.
  • Identify potential risks in the redesign process, such as disruption to ongoing operations or resistance to change and developing strategies to mitigate them.
  • Continuous Improvement. Establish baseline metrics / key performance indicators to document current state performance; once re-engineered monitor process changes; analyze performance post-update to identify areas for further optimization.
  • Personnel Management. Provide Lead-level oversight for personnel assigned to the Business Process Re-engineering group. Provides direct input into periodic performance reviews of ABS BPR personnel.
  • 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
  • This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
  • Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, Bargaining Unit and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
  • You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
  • This position may require a one-year probationary period.
  • Selected applicant(s) must be assigned to a duty location listed on the announcement.
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-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:
  • Leading major business process re-engineering efforts in one or more of the following areas: finance, procurement, strategic infrastructure, mission directorates, and/or information technology;
  • Applying concepts of strategic planning and key performance indicator development with data analytics and visualization in order to connect strategy with execution and achieve intended results;
  • Collecting and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of programs/projects and communicate recommended improvements to leadership.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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. 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.

Depending on position assignment, position may or may not be in a bargaining unit. To learn more about bargaining units at NASA please click here NASA Unions (Bargaining Units) | NASA. Read more
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

  • Data Management
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Organizational Performance Analysis
  • Program/Project Analysis
NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

NASA will not ask you to disclose criminal history record information during the application process or before we make a conditional/tentative offer of employment. If you apply for this position and are selected, NASA will conduct a suitability/security background investigation after you accept a tentative job offer. If you feel you are asked to disclose your criminal history before you accept a tentative offer and wish to file a complaint within 30 days, please contact: Agency-FCCJ@NASA.gov.