Management and Program Analyst (Direct Hire)
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Las Cruces, NM - USA
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Job Summary
As an Analyst in the Management and Technical Support Office of the NASA Engineering and Safety Center you will work closely with multiple high-performing fast-paced technical teams executing high-visibility and often urgent tasks. You will secure and manage critical resources via varied procurement instruments by communicating requirements across NASA industry other government agencies and academia to meet goals and objectives.
- Partner with technical leads in the planning execution and monitoring of major tasks that are broad in scope and mission.
- Perform analysis of and planning for long term resource requirements budgeting and task allocations as well as the day-to-day management of task resources during execution phase and closeout.
- Collect analyze and present complex task data and performance metrics of individual tasks for status awareness and decision-making. Collaborate with technical lead in any necessary plan changes and execute all corresponding actions.
- Initiate and utilize various procurement instruments to obtain resources required to meet task objectives.
- Write statements of work develop cost estimates perform technical evaluations and sole source justifications prepare and submit modifications and revisions as needed and evaluate contractor performance.
- Establish and build relationships across all NASA centers organizations outside industry other government agencies and academia to secure critical skills and resources needed to execute tasks.
- Attend and support meetings with technical leads and teams staff meetings management reviews and NASA Engineering and Safety Center Review Boards as required.
- Make improvements solve problems or take corrective actions as needed when problems arise.
- This position is open to U.S. citizens nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
- You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- 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.
- Financial Disclosure Drug Testing and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
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-13 you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
- Planning and executing complex technical tasks involving multiple organizations and/or agencies including communicating task status requirements and issues to management or technical leads;
- Developing implementing and tracking varied procurement instruments and supporting documentation involving multiple organizations and/or agencies;
- Assessing and managing competing priorities to respond to multiple requests for data information or technical support.
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.
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This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in Required Documents
For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility click here - https:// applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal governmentwithin 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 - 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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
