As a Public Affairs Officer leading the media operations activities at NASA, you will be responsible for revising policies and procedures, developing integrated schedules, managing requests for access to film on the Center(s) property, assessing qualifications and screening applicants for media credentials, managing internal communications, managing social media and digital accounts, and collaborating with other public affairs officers, agency, and partner personnel for media engagements.

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. Coordinate with Agency leadership on movies and major documentaries that have an interest in producing material. Oversee the media operations for launches, landings, and media events and engagements. Collaborate with programs and partners for access to property and facilities. Provide detailed planning for documentary crews and major media outlets to cover historical milestones. Plan and coordinate the staffing levels necessary to support all events involving media; ensuring all logistical aspects are addressed and revised in real-time as necessary. Strategize with public affairs staff on creative ways to involve media coverage in unique or human related coverage of program or mission elements/milestones. 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.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• 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.
• 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-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at multiple levels within a program and partnership in order to develop and disseminate program messages; Assisting media or invited guests in their efforts to capture, tell or spread a story; Drafting communications or logistical plans in support of launch, landing, mission milestones or events. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Drafting and reviewing communications or logistical plans in support of launch, landing, mission milestones, or events; Coordinating cross agency initiatives to address media operations, guest operations or events; Drafting or reviewing communication products for public release media advisories for media activities and launches to provide credentialing and logistical deadlines. 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]