You will serve as an Interagency Program Specialist in the Export Control and Interagency Liaison Division, within the Office of International & Interagency Relations at NASA Headquarters (HQ).

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. Provides support to the Senior Interagency Specialists as part of the national security team responsible for liaison with the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Supports Senior Interagency Specialists in completing interagency agreement drafting, review coordination, execution, and closeout activities to maintain current the list of active interagency agreements within the PAM database. Supports Senior Interagency Specialists in providing advice and support to NASA Mission Directorates and Centers in the development of interagency agreements, particularly with national security entities. Drafts and analyzes materials to support Senior Interagency Specialists’ participation in White House policy meetings. Drafts and analyzes materials to support Senior Interagency Specialists’ participation in interagency policy meetings. Supports Senior Interagency Specialists in maintaining awareness of national space policies and analyzing their effect on NASA programs. Archives certain interagency agreements using the relevant office storage system. Oversees operations of certain secure facilities. Collects, consolidates, and reviews for completeness office-wide inputs for external inquiries as well as reporting of office-wide activities for NASA senior leadership. Fosters 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 security 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-09 level, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Identifying administrative issues and collaborating with peers to resolve problems; Assisting with administrative tasks for a project or program; Assisting with resolving complex interrelated problems and issues associated with these functions. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL. B or J.D, if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Performing work in areas that involve interagency liaison functions; Conducting work supporting the development of interagency documents and supporting interagency meetings; Identifying and assisting with resolving complex interrelated problems and issues associated with these functions. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Collaborating cross-organizationally to develop interagency agreements and documents and facilitate interagency meetings; Drafting interagency documents and representing organization at interagency meetings; Identifying, evaluating, and making recommendations to resolve complex interrelated problems and issues associated with these functions. 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

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Contacts

• Address NASA Headquarters 300 E St SW Washington, DC 20546 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]