Public Notice Information Technology (Direct Hire)
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Huntsville, AL - USA
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Job Summary
These IT roles will focus on analyzing evaluating and improving complex technology systems and operational environments to support mission requirements system performance and organizational effectiveness. NASA may fill positions in any of the grades and locations listed in this announcement.
- 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.
- Lead analysis and evaluation of technology systems architectures or operational environments to identify opportunities for modernization optimization and increased mission effectiveness across multiple organizations and functional domains.
- Direct development integration and governance of system requirements technical standards engineering documentation or implementation strategies supporting the full lifecycle of mission-critical systems programs or operational initiatives.
- Collaborate with executive leadership program managers engineers cybersecurity personnel and stakeholders to manage architect implement and sustain innovative solutions aligned with mission priorities and evolving operational requirements.
- Provide expert technical leadership in the management diagnosis and resolution of highly complex enterprise system network application and infrastructure issues with significant mission operational or organizational impact.
- Evaluate emerging technologies best practices and evolving federal IT and cybersecurity initiatives to develop strategic recommendations that enhance system resilience interoperability operational capability and organizational readiness.
- Lead coordination and integration efforts across multiple organizations programs and stakeholder groups to ensure enterprise alignment with mission objectives governance requirements federal policies and Directorate strategic priorities.
- Develop present and defend high-level technical briefings executive reports risk assessments and strategic recommendations to senior leadership enabling informed decision-making resource prioritization and execution of mission objectives.
- For supervisory positions you will perform a full range of supervisory duties which includes assigning and evaluating work; recommending personnel actions; taking disciplinary actions; and identifying training needs and developing employees.
- 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.
- A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
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-9 you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level:
- Assisting others in analyzing technical or system requirements to help identify issues and support the operation of IT or mission systems; and assisting others in developing testing or maintaining software tools or system components to support functionality performance or user needs.
To qualify for the GS-11 you must haveone year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
- Supporting coordinating system monitoring activities identifying operational issues and directing timely resolutions that support safe and reliable mission or training operations; and supporting analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures tools and system configurations that contribute to mission readiness.
To qualify for GS-12 you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:
- Coordinating system monitoring activities identifying operational issues and directing timely resolutions that support safe and reliable mission or training operations; and analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures tools and system configurations that contribute to mission readiness.
To qualify for GS-13 you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
- Conducting advanced analysis of mission operational or system performance data to inform organizational strategies optimize procedures or tools and drive decisions affecting mission readiness; and providing technical leadership for cross-disciplinary teams including coordinating complex workflows delivering high-level recommendations to management and communicating operational or system needs.
You MUST also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section 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 NASAs guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.
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.
Promotion Potential: The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Other duty locations not specifically listed on this announcement may be considered at managements discretion.
For purposes of ICTAP selection priority well-qualified is defined as possessing knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. If you have special priority selection rights under ICTAP you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position.
- Meet or exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position for the position.
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for ICTAP as indicated in Required Documents
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.
Supervisory probationary periods are not subject to the above process although if a standard probationary period is required. You are subject to the conditions of both a standard probationary period and the supervisory probationary period.
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.
