This position resides in the Program Planning and Control Division of the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program. You will serve as the Communication and Planning Specialist responsible for leading the programs Programmatic Strategic Planning activities and supporting internal and external communication requirements for the EGS Front Office.

Duties

Manage the program's strategic planning activities leading a multi-discipline team developing the program’s long-term transformation from a major development program to a sustainable operational program. Lead monthly Program Strategic Planning (PSP) meetings with Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) senior management (division chief and above). Develop and execute a team communication plan with discrete products for Exploration Ground Systems Front Office used for communicating with the public, media, and other external stakeholders. Represent and negotiate for the EGS program with agency Office of Communication, Kennedy Space Center, and other Artemis program representatives. Manage the Program Strategic Planning support contract. This includes setting contract requirements, plan, negotiating for, and executing budgets, and providing performance feedback. Design and conduct a wide variety of comprehensive studies and analysis of complex functions and processes related to program planning and management. Organize participation in outside events and activities (i.e., meet with event organizers on expectations, coordinate with stakeholders and other organizations on messaging and talking points, develop presentations or products). Identify and propose solutions to management problems that are of importance to planning program direction. Organize and lead the yearly PSP senior management retreat. 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/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
• This is a bargaining unit position - American Federation of Government Employees – Local 513.
• 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: Creating program communication plans to ensure a Program's messaging is clearly communicated to targeted audiences; Facilitating multiple large events per year that include varied participants or organizations, including coordinating the subjects to be addressed, the venue, and attendance of speakers or attendees; Providing expert advice, guidance, oversight, or development of a program or agency's Strategic Plan to include quarterly analysis and reporting of performance progress; Providing recommendations for improvements, efficiencies, and alignment of expectations with a program or agency's strategic goals and objectives. 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]