NASA

Information Technology Specialist

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

$105-195k

Full Time

38 minutes 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.
Support the development of the NASA Data Strategy and Implementation Plan(s), data policies, and data standards that enhance the NASA mission and align with NASA's IT Strategy, federal directives, executive orders, and laws.
Establish program and project tracking procedures. Develop schedules and track progress against planned milestones. Anticipate risks and develop mitigation strategies that reduce the probability and impact if risks occur.
Develop metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure NASA's data management maturity and the effectiveness of data governance practices. Develop dashboards and briefing materials for diverse audiences.
Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of a learning program that includes learning journeys, resources, and content to promote a data driven culture and increase data knowledge and proficiency for all levels of the NASA workforce.
Lead cross-functional teams in the design and execution of data governance initiatives, ensuring stakeholder engagement and buy-in. Help execute and drive awareness of the Federated Data Governance Framework.
Develop and implement a communication plan to keep staff informed about data governance initiatives, updates, and resources. Act as a liaison between the Chief Data Office and other departments to promote data governance awareness.
Serve as a primary point of contact for data governance related inquiries. Provide ongoing support to staff regarding data governance policies and practices, addressing questions and concerns as they arise.
Manage NASA's recurring data inventory to meet Enterprise Data Management needs and facilitate teamwork across NASA; guide the assessment and establishment of control mechanisms, processes, procedures, and policies to govern metadata and data.
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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

Supporting data governance, data management, change management, training development, or organizational development within a government or large organizational setting;
Supporting the design and development of data governance practices and procedures to drive data-centric cultural change or adoption in support of organizational data management goals and objectives;
Drafting documents, including change management plans, standard operating procedures, training materials, or meeting content, facilitating clear communication and understanding for target audiences.

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

Performing data governance, data management, change management, training development, or organizational development within a federal or large organizational setting;
Designing and developing data governance practices and procedures to drive data-centric cultural change and adoption in support of organizational data management goals and objectives;
Preparing or presenting essential documents, including change management plans, standard operating procedures, training materials, and meeting content, facilitating clear communication and understanding that resonates with target audiences.

AND

IF you are qualifying based on experience, you MUST also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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:

Data Management
Technical Competence
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Oral Communication
Problem Solving

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.