NASA's Office of Communications (OCOMM) Enterprise seeks a Senior Public Affairs Specialist in support of Spanish-language public communications for disciplines across the Agency. The specialist will develop comms strategies, plans, messaging, media engagement, and products in various mediums and digital platforms for Spanish language audiences spotlighting NASA missions. The work includes leading public communication activities and serving as an agency spokesperson in Spanish and English.

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. Designs, plans, and directs, advises, and supports communication activities for the agency. Plans, initiates, and implements, and supports comprehensive communication plans that enhance understanding of agency programs among the public and specialized groups or organizations. Develops, edits, and disseminates agency products on various communication platforms and channels based on Associated Press Style and NASA Style to the public or specialized target groups domestic and international. Advises NASA management on possible public and media reactions to proposed policy statements or agency actions. Establishes and maintains relations with media, supports establishing and maintaining partnerships, and serves as an agency spokesperson. Develops and implements detailed events to ensure coordination of program activities with colleagues in various Office of Communication divisions, across mission directorates, offices, and NASA centers. Develops and/or stays current on NASA strategic communication messaging and goals to engage more effectively with the public and enhance public understanding. 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 investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• This position requires the incumbent to be proficient in the English and Spanish languages.
• 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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Coordinating specific key agency communication priorities and/or missions and responsible for coordinating all related communication activities and serving as an agency spokesperson; Drafting and reviewing communication products intended for the news media, social media and/or the web; Writing and editing documents, meeting journalistic standards and ensuring technical accuracy. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Leading key activities including communication planning, message development, media responses, setting up and staffing interviews with subject matter experts; Running news events and media calls, as well as serving as an agency spokesperson; Performing as Lead integrator for agency and/or corporate wide activities such as news events, public engagement activities, and/or special events. Selective Factor: This position requires the incumbent to be proficient in the English and Spanish languages. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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]