Management and Program Analyst

Duties

Build life cycle cost estimates of NASA projects (independent cost estimate, Joint Confidence Level [JCL], and cost risk analysis) for science and other missions. Perform cost analysis and JCL analysis to measure performance and identify risks.
Build schedules of NASA projects including integrated master schedules for aeronautics and other missions. Perform schedule risk analysis of projects to identify critical path, probabilistic critical path, schedule margin, and identify risks.
Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) of projects including surveillance. Perform EVM analysis to calculate metrics. Use EVM data to improve cost, schedule, and JCL analysis. Analyze contractor Integrated Program Management Data Analysis Report.
Lead programmatic analysis for Standing Review Boards providing cost, schedule, and EVM analyses. Complete analysis on their own for lifecycle milestones. Analyze data to make improvement recommendations and write formal Requests for Action.
Build statistical models that automate programmatic analysis of NASA projects. Analyze existing methods to design new models that add value and increase capability. Utilize advanced statistical methods and new technology to solve complex problems.
Lead a programmatic competency, such as Cost Estimation or Scheduling. Provide leadership and negotiate with offices and projects. Organize and share information to enable Project Management best practices that solve complex problems.
Author analysis reports independently that provide valuable insights to decision makers. Utilize advanced mathematical methods to construct meaningful reports portfolios and projects. Ensure analysis is constructed with proper data and methods.
Present results of analysis to the NASA community and decision makers. Utilize exceptional oral communication to convey complex results. Build briefings independently with a focus on detail and ensuring conclusions are clear and concise.
Represent NASA as a subject matter expert in a programmatic competency such as Cost Estimating, Scheduling, or EVM at interagency councils. Publish papers, present at conferences, and share best practices with large and small audiences.
Evaluate projects independently against NASA policies for Project Management. Use knowledge of NASA and Federal financial, budget, and performance to optimize investment decisions. Analyze programmatics to make recommendations for improvements.
Foster 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

Conditions of Employment

This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this 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.
Selected applicant(s) must be assigned to a duty location listed on the announcement.
This position may require a one-year probationary period.

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-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:

Building life cycle cost estimates or Joint Confidence Levels (JCLs) for science, human, technology, or aeronautics missions and constructing cost risk analysis models that calculate probabilistic confidence models and identify risk drivers;
Building integrated master schedules of science, human, technology, or aeronautics missions and constructing schedule risk analysis models to calculate probabilistic confidence levels and identify deterministic and probabilistic critical paths;
Serving as a member of a Standing Review Board (SRB), Independent Review Board (IRB), or formal Independent Review Team (IRT) conducting programmatic assessments as the lead analyst, or serving as a member of a program or project office responsible for constructing the cost estimate, JCL, or schedule that is assessed by the SRB, IRB, or IRT.

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.

Additional 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.

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://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

Depending on position assignment, position may or may not be in a bargaining unit. To learn more about bargaining units at NASA please click here NASA Unions (Bargaining Units) | NASA.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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 vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

Business Management
Program/Project Analysis
Technology Application
Technical Competence
Data Management

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: Agency-FCCJ@NASA.gov.