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Positions advertised are in various organizations and locations. NASA may fill positions in any of the following grade levels listed in this announcement (GS-07/09/11/12/13/14/15 levels).
['Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.', 'Plan, design, and deliver IT services and solutions across one or more specialties (e.g., systems analysis, applications, operating systems, network services, security), ensuring alignment with organizational mission, architecture, and policy.', 'Develop and maintain technical documentation (requirements, architectures, configurations, SOPs, test plans, runbooks) and ensure configuration/change-management traceability throughout the system lifecycle.', 'Conduct analyses and evaluations (e.g., performance, capacity, reliability, cybersecurity risk) and recommend improvements or remediation to meet service levels and compliance standards.', 'Administer and integrate platforms (servers/operating systems, cloud services, databases, network infrastructure) including installation, configuration, patching, monitoring, and incident/problem resolution.', 'Lead or support projects-define scope and milestones, coordinate stakeholders, manage risks and dependencies, and brief leadership on status and technical decisions.', 'Advise customers and leadership on IT strategies, standards, investment/capital planning, enterprise architecture alignment, and information security controls.', 'Implement and enforce cybersecurity practices to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data (e.g., planning, analysis, development, maintenance, and enhancement of security programs and tools).', 'Measure service performance and customer outcomes using metrics and analytics; drive continuous improvement and skills-based practices consistent with OPM’s competency-based standard.', 'For supervisory positions, you will perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.']
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 at the GS-7, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level: Assisting with analysis or testing of IT systems or components to support operational or mission requirements under close supervision; OR Preparing basic technical documentation or status reports in support of IT projects or system activities. To qualify for the GS-9, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Assisting others in analyzing technical or system requirements to help identify issues and support the operation of IT or mission systems; Assisting others in developing, testing, or maintaining software, tools, or system components to support functionality, performance, or user needs. To qualify for the GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Independently executing segments of IT work (e.g., configuring platforms, developing scripts/components, conducting system tests, or performing systems analysis) and documenting results to support operational readiness and compliance; Resolving incidents/problems by analyzing logs and performance data, proposing corrective actions, and coordinating with customers and SMEs to restore services; Preparing technical artifacts (requirements, design notes, SOPs/runbooks) and communicating findings/recommendations to stakeholders, demonstrating the four core competencies. To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Leading complete work packages or projects-defining scope/methods, integrating configurations across systems, conducting cybersecurity/control assessments, and ensuring conformance with standards and architecture; Serving as a technical resource-reviewing/approving submittals, adjudicating technical issues, and advising management on trade-offs, risk mitigations, and investment decisions using competency-based practices; Establishing and tracking service performance measures (availability, capacity, reliability, customer satisfaction) and driving process improvements. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Acting as a senior specialist/SME for one or more specialties (e.g., enterprise architecture, network services, security, applications), integrating cross-functional inputs and overseeing compliance and quality across projects; Leading multi-stakeholder initiatives-negotiating priorities, resolving complex integration issues, and aligning solutions with mission, architecture, and governance; Institutionalizing best practices and standards (e.g., architecture blueprints, secure configurations, change/asset management) and mentoring staff using competency-based frameworks. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level. Providing enterprise-level IT leadership-setting technical direction, establishing governance, and aligning portfolios with mission, policy, capital planning, and enterprise architecture; Steering complex modernization/acquisition efforts; approving technical baselines, adjudicating high-impact trade-offs, and overseeing verification/validation strategies within a competency-based hiring and assessment context; Driving organizational capability-defining competencies and metrics, championing skills-based practices, and representing the program to senior leadership and external partners. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level. Leading enterprise-level information technology programs, strategies, or modernization initiatives involving complex systems, services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or emerging technologies; Directing the analysis of complex technical, operational, security, and business requirements and developing enterprise IT strategies and solutions that advance organizational priorities, mission effectiveness, and technology modernization; Serving as a senior technical advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders on enterprise IT strategy, architecture, investments, cybersecurity risk, emerging technologies, and high-impact technology decisions. AND You MUST also have IT-related experience in the competencies listed in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section below. 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. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of artificial intelligent (AI) or AI-assisted tools during the application process.
Other duty locations not specifically listed on this announcement may be considered at management's discretion. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. For purposes of Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) selection priority, well-qualified is defined as possessing knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position, as determined through SME review of the resume/application. If you have special priority selection rights under ICTAP, you must: Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. Exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Submit proof that you meet the requirements for ICTAP as indicated in "Required Documents." For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap. Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal government within the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/. Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit. Probationary Period You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Supervisory probationary periods are not subject to the above process, although, if a standard probationary period is required. You are subject to the conditions of both a standard probationary period and the supervisory probationary period.