As the Command and Control Software and Information Technology Specialist with the Commercial Ground Systems Branch, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise to independently identify and verify all software and Information Technology system requirements for launch related ground systems of each Commercial Crew Program launch service providers. You will provide Certification of Flight Readiness to the program, including an assessment of all risks for each provider.

Duties

Provide senior level expertise for the technical evaluation of commercial launch service providers software and information technology systems design, documentation, testing and implementation. Identify technical needs and evaluate against program requirements for hardware and software used for launch complex facilities and infrastructure. Perform issue evaluation and resolution on all aspects of development and operation, including system performance, configuration, operational capabilities, reliability, and safety. Identify increased risk and initiate necessary actions. Assure software systems design and checkout is compatible with NASA test philosophy; review new developments; and determine technical accuracy and adequacy of technical reports. Verify all software and information technology hardware requirements for launch complex facilities and ground systems to determine Certification of Flight Readiness while utilizing judgement to identify, characterize, and navigate elevated risk. Interface and communicate with launch service providers, program customers, safety stakeholders, and other disciplines to formulate, review, or verify plans, designs, studies, analysis, specifications, or risks. Support operational mission activities such as dress rehearsals, simulations, static fires, launches, and landings while providing real-time system and launch commit critical analysis to the ground lead engineer and chief engineer. Apply theories, principles, systems, and processes related to software, information technology hardware, systems analysis, security, cybersecurity, and data management.

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.
• This is a bargaining unit position - American Federation of Government Employees - Local 513.

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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Evaluating and verifying software methodologies for aerospace or space launch service provider architectures including integration with disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; Defining technical requirements and implementing software development, test, release, and/or sustainment of software for aerospace/space systems or subsystems; and Performing or evaluating aerospace or space ground control information technology hardware through analysis, design, fabrication, testing, and/or operation life cycle for the purposes of launch support. 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

Contacts

• Address Kennedy Space Center Space Commerce Way Titusville, FL 32899 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]