You will serve as an IT Specialist (Application Software) in the Office of Chief Information Officer at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC).

Duties

Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee. Develops software and/or firmware, for example, to support data science, embedded systems, communications systems, VR/AR systems, and other projects. Defines, designs and implements product features and systems capabilities. Engineers software in compliance with organizational standards, policies, and procedures. Prepares and presents organizational and project technical reviews and status briefings. Plans and executes research and development activities, innovates and solves technical problems. Supports all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, software development, testing, documentation, and maintenance, for a complex software system/application. Provides technical guidance and works with other programmers and engineers.

Requirements

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
• This position may require a one-year probationary period.

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-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. programming in C or C++ (e.g. for embedded systems, or network protocol implementation, or C++ libraries, and data processing); assisting with code debugging for inconsistencies or failures; supporting full stack software development, including front end languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), structured and unstructured database management, version control, and/or web hosting platforms; and assisting personnel or teams to deliver solutions and working with contractors on development efforts. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. developing software in C or C++ (e.g. for embedded systems, or network protocol implementation, or C++ libraries, and data processing); completing code debugging for inconsistencies or failures; conducting full stack software development efforts, including front end languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), structured and unstructured database management, version control, and/or web hosting platforms; and supporting personnel or teams to deliver solutions and guiding contractors on development efforts. AND IF you are qualifying based on experience, you MUST also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Glenn Research Center 21000 Brookpark Rd Cleveland, OH 44135 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]