The Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Program Analyst within the Business Office with direct support to the NASA Moon to Mars Program Planning and Control (PP&C) Directorate. You will be responsible for cross-functional work within PP&C focused on incorporating schedule, technical, risk and other factors into financial assessments for large, highly complex systems.

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. Perform cross-functional work focused on incorporating schedule, technical, risk and other factors into financial assessments for large, highly complex systems. Synthesize a wide variety of data. Develop independent assessments such as those focused on obligations, cost, reserve posture, risk, milestones and schedule. Present assessments during Monthly Integrated Performance Review with Program Planning and Control (PPC) Director and other Executive Leadership. Support highly complex programs from a technical and resource perspective; understand elements of the program(s) and how it enables broader Mission Directorate and NASA strategic goals. Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution processes and understand the associated processes within each phase of the overall cycle. Promote effectiveness and efficiency of operations, develop recommendations and solutions for Executive Leadership, and enable effective and efficient allocation of resources through creative and strategic thinking. Support Program Life Cycles and Agency programmatic milestones, decision making, and reporting through advanced understanding of processes. 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.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, Bargaining Unit, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• 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.
• Selected applicant(s) must be assigned to a duty location listed on the 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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Analyzing or evaluating the effectiveness of programs or projects focused on obligations, cost, reserve posture, risk, milestones, or schedule; Developing assessments for presentation to leadership to support recommendations, solutions, or decision making; Supporting Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution processes or assisting in identifying opportunities for process improvements or solutions to enable the allocation of resources. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Performing qualitative and quantitative analysis in evaluating the effectiveness of programs and projects focused on obligations, cost, reserve posture, risk, milestones, or schedule; Developing and presenting independent assessments to executive leadership and developing recommendations and solutions for highly complex issues; Supporting all phases of Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution by understanding processes, limitations and associated policy guidance for each phase of the overall cycle; Identifying opportunities for process improvements and developing recommendations and solutions to enable the efficient allocation of resources. 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]