You will serve as a Spaceport Integration Specialist, establishing a 24-hour communications channel with responsibility to identify and schedule test requirements, accept schedule changes, and report/suggest possible solutions to discrepancies or anomalies. This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of approved NASA/Department of Defense (DoD) programs, procedures, and Kennedy Space Center (KSC)/US Space Force Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD45) resources and support capabilities.

Duties

Manages and integrates operations activities required to support space flight missions across a diverse customer base including NASA programs, Department of Defense, and Kennedy Space Center (KSC) commercial partners and tenants. Establishes and maintains daily spaceport schedule and data requirements using the designated US Space Force, Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45) scheduling system (currently “StarGate”) and the KSC Spaceport Integrated Master Schedule (SIMS) process. Ensures customer requirements are understood, met, and scheduled. This requires execution and interpretation of policies, procedures, and directives enabling operation of the complex spaceport. Maintains contact with Center management and operations elements, and key managerial, engineering, and operations personnel of commercial partners to assure that activities are properly coordinated and integrated, reducing operational conflict. Assists technical planning personnel in the design of special one-time-only tests not covered by KSC/SLD 45 documentation and supply special instructions to the appropriate support agency. Works with the Office of Protective Services to administer, manage, and maintain the Center access badging process for commercial and subcontractor entry to Kennedy Space Center. Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions 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.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
• This is a bargaining unit position - American Federation of Government Employees - Local 513.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.

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 to coordinate designated resources for space flight missions such as airspace, communications, radio frequency reservations, and/or support personnel; developing, maintaining, or managing SharePoint or website functionality such as scheduling; and assisting security personnel with maintaining physical access credentials. 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 Kennedy Space Center Space Commerce Way Titusville, FL 32899 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]