Johnson Space Center (JSC) is currently seeking qualified candidates to serve as Program advisors for the Orion Program. Responsible for integrating tasks such as resources, schedules, risks, costs and other program information. The job may also include contract management and oversight. You will work across the Program including other Centers, international entities, and NASA Headquarters to identify needs, potential issues, and define risk-based recommendations as they arise.

Duties

Serves as a key advisor to the Orion Program Planning and Control (PPC) manager and other members of the team. Provides programmatic leadership and communicates best business practices enabling decision making. Provides assessment and advice on a wide spectrum of business topics to the PPC team. Serves as a subject matter expert and mentor to others within the community. Integrates, assesses, and summarizes complicated programmatic information and processes to facilitate mission success. Analyzes the program or project portfolio to identify and leverage synergies or address risk, issues, and concerns. Provides guidance on the federal budget process, cost accounting, and NASA Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) procedures. Ensures budgeting decisions are in accordance with federal and NASA guidance, and project requirements. Develops, reviews, and presents accurate business reports and information to management. Explains and recommends options as needed. Manages contracts to ensure quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance. Coordinates budget changes as needed and supports the various procurement activities in accordance with NASA policies and regulations. Identifies and mitigates risk before they become issues that adversely affect cost and schedule. Advises management on major issues and concerns and helps implement resolutions and workarounds. Develops organizational budget and maintains financial records. 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

• 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
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement
• 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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Developing presentations and delivering briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to senior leaders and stakeholders; Providing organizational resources analysis and maintaining financial records to ensure adherence to Federal regulations, policies, and procedures; Utilizing resources and tools to develop, maintain, monitor and provide efficient implementation of NASA or program requirements. 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 Johnson Space Center 2101 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]