Job title: General Engineer, AST, Technical Management (Direct Hire)
Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: SummaryThis position is in the Business Development and Technology Integration Office and supports the Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program. You will work closely with the Center’s New Business Lead, engage with industry and academia to foster relationships across multiple disciplines, collaborate on partnership initiatives, and pioneer new processes to strengthen ties to the Johnson Space Center community and region.Overview
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Open & closing dates08/29/2024 to 09/05/2024Salary$140,923 – $191,900 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 14 – 15Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential15Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureYesBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberJSC-24-DE-12529192-STControl number807107700This job is open toVideosDuties
- 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.
- Leads and assists in the identification and development of strategic objectives for partnership opportunities with the Johnson Space Center, with a focus on Extravehicular Activity (EVA) and Human Surface Mobility.
- Engages and builds strategic relationships and partnerships within NASA, industry, Other Government Agencies, Research Labs, Academia, and International Partners.
- Identifies industry market needs and drivers, takes ownership of assigned client relationships, communicates NASA needs to industry, and advocates for industry needs to NASA.
- Serves as partnership liaison within NASA to other internal organizations (Mission Directorates, engineering and research organizations, etc.) and seeks opportunities of mutual benefit.
- Manages the partnership portfolio for the EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program, which includes managing and responding to letters of interest and inquiries from non-NASA parties.
- Represents NASA at various events, including conferences and networking events.
- Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
- This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
- You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
- This position may require a one-year probationary period.
QualificationsIn addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. 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.NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA’s unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:
- Providing technical expertise in support of aerospace or engineering programs or projects;
- Coordinating with multiple stakeholders, such as management, customers, or external partners;
- Participating in work involving forming strategic partnerships, business development, or relationship management.
To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:
- Managing team progress to accomplish technical and programmatic goals;
- Serving in a technical role, advisory or functional, for an aerospace or engineering program or project;
- Forming and maintaining strategic partnerships or interfacing with various stakeholders on business development and relationship management efforts.
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 to review NASA’s guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.EducationBasic Education Requirement: You must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the following:
a) Engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs
b) Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science or other field of Science
c) Computer Science that included 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course work in any combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science with at least half of those hours in mathematics and statistics courses that included differential and integral calculus; and that provided an in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical applications of computer science, including digital computer system architecture and system software organization, the representation and transformation of information structures, and the theoretical models for such representations and transformations.If you did not complete a qualifying bachelor’s degree, you may be eligible if you have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field, as listed above.Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for this position.Engineering degrees earned within the United States: Engineering degrees earned within the United States must be from a college or university that has at least one ABET accredited engineering program. To find out if a school has at least one ABET accredited program, please visit .Engineering degrees earned outside the United States: Engineering degrees earned outside the United States must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), often known as accords. These are non-governmental agreements among organizations that accredit academic degree programs. MRAs recognize the substantial equivalence of mature accreditation systems and programs accredited by signatory organizations within their jurisdictions. For a listing of Signatories, please visit, .Science and other related degrees earned within the United States: Science and other related degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to .Science and other related degrees earned outside the United States: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: .All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.Additional informationAdditional 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://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 .
- Benefits
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. .
Expected salary: $140923 – 191900 per year
Location: Houston, TX
Job date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 23:30:41 GMT
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