You will serve as a Business Development Specialist, responsible for the planning, management, and execution of partnership activities at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). This position encompasses opportunity identification, pursuit and capture of partnerships in alignment with NASA objectives, partnership planning, proposal development, preparation of partnership products (abstracts, agreement documents, and supporting documentation), and preparation of presentations to NASA boards.

Duties

Plans, develops, and executes partnership opportunities in a dynamic environment, demonstrating skill in addressing critical problems and significant variables; builds consensus on issue resolutions necessary to move partnerships forward. Provides insight into and participates in the development and interpretation of policies, processes, and procedures relevant to new and on-going partnership activities. Facilitates commercial access to unique capabilities available at KSC, including collecting and analyzing data about potential commercial partners and determining how this information could be used to assist in the development of partnerships. Performs concept assessment, agreement development, and all partnership coordination activities taking into account factors including feasibility, costs and performance with both commercial and other governmental entities. Leads assessments to ensure validity of potential partners. Develops partnership opportunities in compliance with Agency policies and provides timely status on the development of partnerships to KSC Senior Management. Integrates partnership activities to ensure the process effectiveness and efficiency for Center management. Acts as primary contact and interface for internal and external customers involved with business and partnership development activities. Leads Center level and team reviews for partnership opportunities. Sets agenda, provides consultation and reviews partnership products for accuracy and compliance. Facilitates better interactions through the KSC Partnerships Process. 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 investigation.
• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
• 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. GS-14: To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Developing and executing partnership opportunities; Planning, organizing, and/or directing teams to meet project goals and requirements to meet deadlines; Communicating professionally orally and in writing to prepare and deliver finished products and provide effective presentations to internal and external stakeholders; Applying policies, processes, and procedures to support development of strategic partnership opportunities. 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]