NASA

Management and Program Analyst

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

$108-166k

Full Time

4 hours ago

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Job description

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.
As a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), support management of Test Facility Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (TFOME) contract which provides engineering, technician, manufacturing, inspection, certification, and development support.
Serve as a technical liaison, Technical Representative, or a Technical Monitor between the contractor and the Contracting Officer. Monitor contractor performance and delivery of final products and/or services under the contract.
Develop statements of work, define resource requirements, and projects cost and completion objectives. Develop policies/objectives and define evaluation and appraisal systems while participating in negotiations and evaluating contractor performance.
Evaluate contractor efforts and assess progress in relation to schedule and resources. Report progress and/or problems in order to direct changes, resolve problems, ensure conformance to plans/specifications, and assist where deficiencies are noted.
Review, analyze, and approve requirements for contractor procurements to evaluate and initiate action on tasks. Advise team in Statement of Work (SOW) preparation, and prioritize task orders when conflicts arise or when resources are depleted.
Ensure the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated and integrated into the team’s strategies, goals, objectives, and work.
Contribute to development of Center's strategic plan for maintaining, sustaining and operation of Institutional Infrastructure (i.e., test facilities and related capabilities/assets). Plan and manage agency-wide program and project resources.
Communicate milestones to the team. Prepare reports and maintain records of work accomplishments and supporting information.
Conduct work in accordance with government and agency policies and regulations, and in accordance with the Strategic Plans, Strategic Action Plans, Program and Project Management Process requirements, and other directives and policy.
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

You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, Bargaining Unit and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.

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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

Supporting institutional complexes, test facilities, or campuses to increase productivity, efficiency, or reliability;
Analyzing regulations and guidelines in area of expertise (e.g., communications, legislation, business, or the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to provide guidance or recommendations;
Collaborating with a team to provide data preparation or analysis to support decision making, reports, and presentations to management.

To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:

Supporting large institutional complexes, test facilities, and/or campuses with centralized utilities to increase productivity, efficiency, and reliability;
Providing management support in area of technical expertise (e.g., communications, legislation, business, or the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR);
Collaborating with a team and providing data preparation and analysis to support decisions, reports, and presentations to management.

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.

This is a bargaining unit position. If additional selections are made, those positions 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:

Customer Service
Organizational Awareness
Financial Management
Organizational Performance Analysis
Technical Competence
Business Management
Program/Project Analysis

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.