Program Specialist (Direct Hire)

Summary

The role is responsible for managing NASA Open Science Data Repository (OSDR) project requirements, budgets, schedules, scope, and risk for a multimillion-dollar effort that enables the collection, curation, preservation, and accessibility of biological data used in mission planning and scientific decision-making. As the technical manager, the DPM ensures continuity of operations, governance through change control, configuration management, and coordination across scientific & software teams.

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• Serves as technical manager ensuring continuity of operations and governance through change control, configuration management, and coordination across scientific and software teams.
• Reports project status to NASA Ames Research Center, Biological and Physical Sciences Division, and Human Research Program on monthly, quarterly, and as-needed cadences.
• Coordinates with the PM to develop and maintain a project schedule; tracks milestones, identifies schedule risks, develops mitigations, and communicates status to stakeholders.
• Coordinates with the PM and Resource Analyst(s) to develop, monitor, and adjust the project budget; identifies risks, develops mitigations, and reports budget status to stakeholders.
• Leads tracking of required data submissions from NASA Biological and Physical Sciences Division grantees in accordance with Research Data Submission Agreements.
• Ensures continuity of operations and governance through change control and configuration management practices, coordinating across scientific, software, and contractor teams.
• Manages OSDR project requirements, budgets, schedules, scope, and risk for a multimillion-dollar effort supporting the collection, curation, preservation, and accessibility of biological research data.
  
  

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Conditions of employment

• 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.
  
  

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

• Managing project schedules, budgets, and risk for complex, multidisciplinary projects involving scientific and technical teams;
• Managing biological research data, applying data archiving standards, and implementing open science principles in a scientific data environment;
• Supporting biological research workflows and data stewardship requirements, including coordinating across technical and scientific stakeholders to integrate competing priorities;
• Leading agile software development teams in support of scientific data systems or research data repositories.
  
  
  
  
  
  

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.

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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.

Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal governmentwithin the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.

Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

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.

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.



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