You will serve as the NASA Protective Services Training Academy (NPSTA) Program Manager with the Office of Protective Services (OPS) overseeing curriculum and lesson plan development as well as training delivery. You will also be responsible to ensure that Academy and Program accreditation standards are met and that both areas remain accredited. You will also assess and evaluate the overall performance of the NPSTA.

Duties

Interprets and implements policy related to law enforcement training. Develops law enforcement training strategies adhering to internal and external standards. Oversees the design and development of training curricula to ensure practices are current and applicable to law enforcement and security missions. Maintains current law enforcement training accreditation standards. Provides objective evaluation of agency standards and operations through use of inspection/investigation techniques and compliance audits. 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 security background 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 position may require a one-year trial period.
• If selected, you must be able to obtain and maintain the following license/certification: Federal Arrest Authority.
• If selected, you must be able to meet the criteria for use of a firearm in accordance with the Federal Arrest Authority.
• If selected, you must be able to meet the standard and training qualifications in strict compliance with 14 CFR, Chapter V, Part 1203b.103, Security Programs Arrest Authority, and Use of Force by NASA Security Force Personnel.

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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Assessing law enforcement training needs for long- and short-term education and development planning; Validating performance in meeting law enforcement training needs from an operational and financial perspective; and Advising on all matters related to law enforcement training, weapons, and equipment to ensure security standards are met. 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]