Senior Project & Program Support Specialist

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ASRC Federal AFSS is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems. We are seeking a Senior Project & Program Support Specialist to support a NASA contract in Washington, D.C.

Job Description: NASA LEADS Program will focus on the development of civil servant scientists who have a high potential for assuming greater leadership roles. The 12-month, part-time cohort program will require in-person and virtual sessions. Participants will also complete a capstone project. NASA LEADS is open to all civil servant scientists from GS-13 through GS-15, including supervisors. In this position, the candidate will support the LEADS Program development efforts, ensuring it aligns with policy, agency goals, and Human Capital Strategy. We require support for in-person session design and implementation, program evaluation data collection and analysis, and in-person session facilitation. This is a part-time support at NASA HQ.

Responsibilities

• Identify methods used to create and deliver leadership development programs for NASA Scientists
• Utilizing knowledge of standard operating procedures for Office of Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) training programs, strategies, procedures, help design, develop, and implement innovative and long-term cohort programs
• Serve as key team member in the design, development and implementation of an inaugural leadership development for science professionals (LEADS)
• Develop cohort selection procedures and program evaluation methods
• Help design, plan, and deliver in-person, virtual, and hybrid sessions for LEADS Program
• Develop and implement safety & emergency plans for in-person sessions
• Serve as faculty during in-person sessions
• Deliver and debrief personality assessments for cohort members and provide associated leadership development support
• Maintain an electronic filling system, both electronic and physical for the LEADS Program
• Additional duties as required
  
  

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Familiarity with NASA LEADS Program
• Experience and knowledge of the policies, procedures, and methods used to create and deliver leadership development programs for NASA scientists
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures for NASA OCHCO training programs, including communication plans, Talent Marketplace strategies, cohort selection procedures, program evaluation methods, and safety & emergency plans for in-person sessions
• Experience developing and coordinating year-long leadership development programs
• Experience designing, planning, and delivering in-person, virtual, and hybrid sessions for leadership development programs for NASA scientists (including experiential learning, moderated panels with NASA executives, workshops with external experts, and NASA Centers’ tours
• Experience delivering and debriefing personality assessments for cohort members and providing associated leadership development support
• Ability to work as a vital team member while projecting professionalism and leadership capabilities
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to act quickly and communicate clearly in dynamic situations
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and think critically to create innovative solutions for customer and team needs
• Expert knowledge of Office 365 suite and NASA-specific platforms
• Individual must meet government NAC and citizenship/permanent residency requirements for access to NASA HQ. Extensive background investigation will be performed as a requirement of the job
• Some travel will be required
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of related professional experience or 11 years of related professional experience in lieu of degree.
  
  

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

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