As Product Support Specialist for the Logistics Management Division, you will be responsible for supporting Astrophysics program Division in Logistics and Life Cycle planning support, including but not limited to strategic planning, policy analysis, integration, and task management. You will develop/use an understanding of LMD's strategy, operations, to achieve integrated coordination between the Division and the Astrophysics customer.

Duties

Provides logistics support for Astrophysics missions across the Agency including design and parts availability analysis. Manages optical assets and parts across NASA’s Centers, to include oversight and management of contract repair parts for compliance. Conduct cost analyses to validate product support strategy, including cost-benefit analyses as needed to meet mission program affordability goals. Use predictive analysis and modeling tools to improve material availability and reliability, increase operational availability rates, and reduce operation and sustainment costs. Write lifecycle plans for projects and advise on optimized inventory of parts. Manage asset accountability from acquisition to grave; prepare disposition plans for retiring assets and evaluate resources needed to retire assets. Determine parts sparing plans and materials support needed for active astrophysics programs. Maintain maintenance reporting and evaluation of mission readiness for project. Coordinate between the Logistics Management Division (LMD) and Astrophysics Division formulation of budget for project. Track funding for project support between Center and HQ Astrophysics office. 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-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Coordinating with Customer on material and supply readiness to support product delivery; Developing logistics support plan to track product availability of materials and maintenance requirements; Assisting with the development of plans to integrate logistical support of operations in the areas of supply, service, maintenance, transportation, and/or property accountability. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above 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

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

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]