This position will provide business management support to the Project Manager for Airborne Science at AFRC, including coordinating with customers and stakeholders at multiple levels (center, HQ, internal and external) to ensure efficient and effective operations of multiple Airborne Science platforms and science campaigns. The position may include project planning and control support for other projects as assigned.

Duties

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. Analyze processes, identify efficiencies, and recommend and facilitate changes to optimize operations and resources towards meeting established goals and objectives. Develop, analyze, and evaluate plans for programs/projects. Provide project planning and project control support for the identified projects, including cost and schedule integration and communication of variances. Support operation and maintenance of other Project functions as required to help the Center achieve efficient Project planning and execution consistent with Center policies, processes and metrics; support project micro-purchases via government PCard. Report on trend analysis, project analysis, control policies and requirements for a program/project Apply analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions. Applies written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports. Provide coordination across project team and customers for various science flight campaign preparation activities. Manage assigned Project portfolio. Support Agency reporting, data calls, and briefings for assigned Project portfolios. Uses and participates in processes and meetings to plan, manage, and execute responsibilities. Support project planning/development of operational services, including evaluating and identifying solutions, evaluating on-going functions to maintain or improve operational efficiency and providing detailed plans for implementation. 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 or higher level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-NASA Center requirements.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• 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: assisting in the development and implementation of plans and procedures that improve the effectiveness of project operations; supporting project leadership in coordinating and reporting schedule assessment and performance, and/or assessing budgetary requirements and performance; and assisting in the development of informational briefings to management, including development of options and recommendations. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: developing and implementing plans and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of project operations; coordinating various projects, to include coordinating schedules and assessing budgetary requirements and reporting; and developing and delivering informational briefings to management including development of options and recommendations based on analysis of existing data and processes. 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 Armstrong Flight Research Center 4800 Lilly Ave Edwards, CA 93523 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]