Public Notice - Information Technology (Direct Hire)

Summary

These IT roles will focus on analyzing, evaluating, and improving complex technology systems and operational environments to support mission requirements, system performance, and organizational effectiveness. NASA may fill positions in any of the grades and locations listed in this announcement.

Duties

• 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.
• Lead analysis and evaluation of technology systems, architectures, or operational environments to identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and increased mission effectiveness across multiple organizations and functional domains.
• Direct development, integration, and governance of system requirements, technical standards, engineering documentation, or implementation strategies supporting the full lifecycle of mission-critical systems, programs, or operational initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, program managers, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and stakeholders to manage, architect, implement, and sustain innovative solutions aligned with mission priorities and evolving operational requirements.
• Provide expert technical leadership in the management, diagnosis, and resolution of highly complex enterprise system, network, application, and infrastructure issues with significant mission, operational, or organizational impact.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, best practices, and evolving federal IT and cybersecurity initiatives to develop strategic recommendations that enhance system resilience, interoperability, operational capability, and organizational readiness.
• Lead coordination and integration efforts across multiple organizations, programs, and stakeholder groups to ensure enterprise alignment with mission objectives, governance requirements, federal policies, and Directorate strategic priorities.
• Develop, present, and defend high-level technical briefings, executive reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making, resource prioritization, and execution of mission objectives.
• 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.

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 the GS-9, you must have 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; and 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 one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Supporting coordinating system monitoring activities, identifying operational issues, and directing timely resolutions that support safe and reliable mission or training operations; and supporting analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures, tools, and system configurations that contribute to mission readiness. To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Coordinating system monitoring activities, identifying operational issues, and directing timely resolutions that support safe and reliable mission or training operations; and analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures, tools, and system configurations that contribute to mission readiness. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Conducting advanced analysis of mission, operational, or system performance data to inform organizational strategies, optimize procedures or tools, and drive decisions affecting mission readiness; and providing technical leadership for cross-disciplinary teams, including coordinating complex workflows, delivering high-level recommendations to management, and communicating operational or system needs. AND You MUST also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of 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. 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. 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. Promotion Potential: The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet. Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website. You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or assessment questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Technical Management Technical Competence Technology Application Strategic Thinking Problem Solving** Oral Communication*** Customer Service* Attention to Detail* Accountability Teamwork** Interpersonal Skills* Decision Making*** Information Management*** Reasoning* (GS-09 Only) * GS-9 and above ** GS-11 and above *** GS-12 and above To preview the application questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13057344 NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. NASA will not ask you to disclose criminal history record information during the application process or before we make a conditional/tentative offer of employment. If you apply for this position and are selected, NASA will conduct a suitability/security background investigation after you accept a tentative job offer. If you feel you are asked to disclose your criminal history before you accept a tentative offer and wish to file a complaint within 30 days, please contact: [email protected]. Other Information

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. Other duty locations not specifically listed on this announcement may be considered at management's discretion. For purposes of 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. If you have special priority selection rights under ICTAP, you must: Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. Meet or exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position 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.