As a Senior Communications Specialist with NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate, you will serve as a communications expert and implement strategic and executive communications strategies and tactics for the organization. You will be responsible for researching, planning, implementing and evaluating comprehensive and integrated strategic communications campaigns to enhance understanding of mission directorate programs among the public and specialized groups and organizations.

Duties

Support NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate, responsible for implementing, prioritizing, and integrating strategic and executive communications and employee morale efforts. Research, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive and integrated strategic communications campaigns, in coordination with NASA’s Office of Communications, and in alignment with public relations industry best practices. Use proven project management techniques and innovative communications strategies to enhance understanding of mission directorate programs among the public and specialized groups and organizations. Ensure the Space Operations associate administrator and other directorate leadership is prepared for public outreach through careful coordination of audience and presentation material, advising on narrative when appropriate. Provide integrated background information and help prepare Space Operations leadership on how best to incorporate key messages, as well as handle and defend sensitive topics during executive engagements. Develop, write, review and edit a variety of communications products. Integrates agency themes and messages into all products and ensures technical accuracy. Remain abreast of complex agency and human spaceflight programs, issues, and developments, as well as maintains effective relationships internally and externally to ensure communications products are technically accurate, relevant and consistent. Work with teams on communications outreach projects to strengthen human spaceflight programs in the community, or other designated areas. 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.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period.
• 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 duty location/NASA Center requirements.

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: Implementing strategic communication plans using modern communications philosophies and approaches, including social media; Building and maintaining relationships with a variety of individuals to build consensus and resolve issues; Managing or leading cost, schedule, and resources in program management for execution of communication strategies. 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]