NASA's Office of Communications Enterprise seeks a Senior Public Affairs Specialist for NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. This role is dedicated to designing audience experiences and coordinating content creation. This posting may also be used to fill other agency vacancies in public relations, newsroom, multimedia, internal communications, engagement, protocol, guest operations, events and exhibits, social media, broadcasting, graphics, or other digital and technology specialties.

Duties

Designs, plans, and directs, advises, and supports communication activities for the agency. Plans, initiates, and implements, and supports comprehensive communication plans that enhance understanding of agency programs among the public and specialized groups or organizations. Develops, edits, and disseminates agency products on various communication platforms and channels based on AP Style and NASA Style to the public or specialized target groups domestic and foreign Advises NASA management on possible public and media reactions to proposed policy statements or agency actions. Establishes and maintains relations with media and serves as an agency spokesperson. Develops and implements detailed events to ensure coordination of program activities with colleagues in various Office of Communication divisions, across mission directorates, offices, and NASA centers. Develops and/or stays current on NASA strategic communication messaging and goals to engage more effectively with the public and enhance public understanding. 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.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this 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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Planning and managing major communications campaigns with expertise in strategic messaging, client management, internal communications, engagement, and media; Developing detailed plans, tasks, milestones, schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes; Leading integration for agency or corporate activities such as news events, public engagement activities, and/or special events. 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 Glenn Research Center 21000 Brookpark Rd Cleveland, OH 44135 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]