Physical Scientist, AST, Science Program Management (Direct Hire)

About this role

In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. 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. NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work.

The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement. To qualify for the GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Supporting the analysis of internal and external customer requirements for spaceflight science programs and instrumentation and presenting needed changes, activities, or scientific research results to upper management; Providing technical input into the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and operational schedules for evaluating space science missions and/or synthesizing scientific research results; Supporting management and direction or coordination of multidisciplinary team efforts including monitoring contractors, for a significant end product or a subject matter of complex scope, such as an assessment of spaceflight mission systems or development of advanced instrumentation.

To qualify for the GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Analyzing internal and external customer requirements for spaceflight science programs to identify and recommend changes related to program management, systems engineering, instrumentation, or integration; Providing scientific and/or technical direction in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and operational schedules for evaluating space science missions and/or synthesizing scientific research results; Managing and directing or coordinating multidisciplinary team efforts including monitoring contractors, for a significant end product or a subject matter entity of complex scope, such as an assessment of spaceflight mission systems or development of advanced instrumentation.