As a strategic communication and outreach leader in the Commercial Crew Program, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication plans that position the Program to meet its goals of enabling safe, reliable, and cost-effective human transportation to and from the International Space Station through a partnership with American private industry. You will also lead employee morale and public outreach activities that align with the strategic plan.

Duties

Develops, maintains, and leads CCPs (Commercial Crew Program) internal and external communications strategy. Ensures communication strategies and products align with program goals, objectives, and policies. Serves as CCPs authoritative source for strategic communications, advises senior NASA leadership on long-term and tactical internal and external communications strategies to influence progress towards program goals. Attends CCP Boards (Engineering Review Board, Program Control Board, and Technical Review Boards, etc.) and performs an in-depth analysis of technical topics in light of the strategic landscape to inform communication strategies and products. Leads communications strategies through programmatic technical review of blog posts, social media posts, and media events. Collaborates closely with NASA and contractor Public Affairs Officers to ensure timely and effective public communications. Builds relationships with internal and external Agency stakeholders and contractors to position CCP to influence the achievement of program goals and objectives. Develops communication products for senior NASA executives for key program decisions and meetings, such as Flight Readiness Reviews, to ensure messaging remains consistent with program strategy. Develops, maintains, and leads the execution of CCP’s employee morale and public outreach programs. Manages and executes day-to-day communications that engage, connect, and inform the workforce on the status of CCP’s human spaceflight missions. Manages cost, schedule, and resource allocations in the implementation of the CCP’s strategic communication products/services, public outreach, and employee morale programs. Fosters 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

• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the 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.
• 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: Translating complex technical information into clear, simple products that resonate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; Developing and implementing strategic communication plans/strategies using modern communications philosophies, strategies, approaches, and tactics, including social media; Managing cost, schedule, and resources associated with implementing strategic communication goals. 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]