As a NASA Historian in NASA History Office in the History and Information Services Division, you will work with the NASA Chief Historian to support the function across the agency by researching, evaluating, documenting, and preserving the institutional memory of the agency, aggressively seeking out needed information that is important to the agency's history, and communicating that history to internal and external stakeholders.

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. Research and prepare scholarly narratives or documentary histories for publication. Conduct intensive study and critical analysis of source material. Determine accuracy, authenticity, and value of material. Apply specialized knowledge of historiographic research methods. Prepare documents to accompany historical narrative. Respond to requests for information. Research and answer inquiries for historical information for the center, agency, and public. Quickly and accurately synthesize information from sources to express conclusions in a format appropriate to audience. Conduct professional oral history interviews with NASA leadership, employees, and program/project team members as appropriate. Work with local, regional, and Agency level stakeholders to determine and promote the effective use of history in internal decision-making and management, as well as in public communication and outreach. Assist with the planning, organization, and participation in NASA History sponsored symposia, workshops, and conferences. 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.
• This position may require a one-year trial 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-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level Researching historical methodologies and performing scholarly writing or editing in the fields of history or history of science; Assisting with historical research to develop written historical materials for professional publication; and Coordinating, conducting, and finalizing history interviews. 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) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have: One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Researching historical methodologies and performing scholarly writing and editing in the fields of history or history of science; Conducting historical research to develop written historical materials for professional publication; and Developing, conducting, and finalizing history interviews. 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

You must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree.

You must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history.
OR
Have a combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

U.S. degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. 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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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]