Supervisory AST, Mission Operations Integration

Supervisory AST, Mission Operations IntegrationNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationGeorge C. Marshall Space Flight CenterOverview

##### Open & closing dates

05/10/2019 to 05/23/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 15

##### Salary

$127,040 to $165,150 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Huntsville, AL 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryResponsible for technical and administrative supervision necessary

for accomplishing the work of the branch. The work involves the

management and/or integration of operations activities required to

support human spaceflight missions including planning directing

controlling developing, or evaluating flight products, flight

systems hardware and software operational requirements, site

capability assessment, activities to the ground support team, or

post-flight mission evaluations.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilities

Do you have a strong desire to lead, inspire and develop people?

Do you want your career to leave an enduring impact on others?

Do you have a passion for exploration? If you answered yes, we

want you! At NASA, the key to our success is our people.

As Branch Chief, manages operations activities required to

support human spaceflight missions including planning,

directing, controlling development, or evaluating flight

products, flight systems hardware and software operational

requirements.

Manages the planning, design, development, and Implementation of

new or upgraded system technology and capability development to

support multi program needs.

Directs development of mission design crew procedures, training,

data acquisition requirements, and technical mission

documentation for nominal and contingency spacecraft operations.

Manages and coordinates all activities required to support

prelaunch and launch operations for assigned missions.

Manages preparation and execution of on-orbit crew experiment

activity, time-lines, and support requirements, development of

operations concepts, determination of launch opportunities and

launch windows, and performance of orbit mechanics analysis.

Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Travel may be required for training or other

work-related dutiesSupervisory statusYesPromotion Potential15

#### Job family (Series)

0801 General Engineering- RequirementsConditions of Employment

Selectee must complete a financial disclosure statement

A one year supervisory probationary period may be required.

Position subject to pre-employment background investigation

QualificationsIn addition to the Basic Education Requirement, the applicant must

have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower

grade, (GS-14) which has equipped the applicant with the particular

competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the

position described above. Specialized experience includes, but is

not limited to: Managing mission operations integration activities

such as the flight operations requirements integration of science

research and technology payloads; Supporting the definition and

development of concepts, ground rules and constraints, and

techniques for advanced human spaceflight exploration operations. ;

and Oversight and control of processes and procedures utilized for

mission and/or payload operations integration, spacecraft command

and control in support of payloads, simulations and training, and

the management of new, advanced and upgraded systems technology and

capability development.EducationBasic Education Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited

college or university with major study in Aeronautical Engineering,

Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Astronautical

Engineering, Astronautics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biomedical

Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering,

Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer

Science, Earth and Planetary Science, Electrical Engineering,

Electronics Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial

Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Mathematics

(Pure or Applied), Applied Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics,

Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy,

Meteorology, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Physics,

Oceanography, Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics,

Engineering Physics, Space Science, Structural Engineering, Welding

Engineering or other appropriate physical science or engineering

field. Degrees in engineering technology are not considered to be

qualifying for this position. Note: Curriculum must include 30

semester hours of course work in a combination of mathematics,

statistics and computer science. Of the 30 semester hours, 15 must

be in any combination of statistics and mathematics which includes

differential and integral calculus.Additional informationIndividuals who have special priority selection rights under the

Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be

well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special

priority selection. See 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for definition

of well qualified. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP

consideration must indicate their eligibility when applying for a

position. The USAJOBS resume asks you to identify your ICTAP

eligibility; the NASA Supplemental Information asks you to identify

your CTAP eligibility. If you are selected for the position, you

must be prepared to submit proof that you meet the requirements for

CTAP/ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of

their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent

SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.Qualified NASA term employees who have term conversion eligibility

under the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004 will be referred and

considered equally with other NASA permanent employees under

internal competitive placement procedures.Your USAJOBS account asks you to assign a name to each of your

resumes. When you apply to a NASA position, we will show you the

text of the resume you have submitted, but we do not maintain the

name you have assigned to that resume. If you wish to keep track of

that information, we recommend you make note of it at the time you

apply.Fair Employment Opportunities for Applicants

NASA Credit for National ServiceThe payment of relocation expenses is not authorized.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Resumes will be rated by an automated system (Resumix) that matches

the competencies extracted from the candidate's resume to the

competencies identified by the selecting official for the position.

Candidates will be evaluated on the competencies they possess that

are directly related to the duties of the job, as described in the

announcement. Candidates should refer to NASA's Applicant Guide for

assistance in developing a complete resume, as NASA will not accept

separate KSA statements.Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality levels

based on the degree to which their competencies meet the duties

required. A human resources specialist will validate the

qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the

selecting official. For the purpose of the Career Transition

Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition

Assistance Program (ICTAP), candidates rated in the top quality

level are considered well-qualified.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsNASA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure

that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to

evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. In order to apply for

this position, you only need to submit your resume and answer the

screening questions and supplemental information. No additional

documentation is accepted at the time of application. (For example

you need not submit narrative 'KSA' statements; they are not

required and will not be evaluated.) In this way we allow you to

focus on preparing a resume that best describes your background and

abilities. For assistance in preparing your resume, consult the

Applicant Guide. Nothing further is required until requested by the

Human Resources Office. At that point, we may ask you to submit

documentation to support statements made in your resume. For

example, we may ask you to provide academic transcripts or proof of

Federal employment status. If you are claiming veterans' preference,

we may ask you to submit proof of veterans preference (DD-214, and,

if claiming 10-point preference, SF-15 plus proof required by that

form). If you fail to provide the required documents within the

stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you

from further consideration.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA 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. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.- How to ApplyBefore you begin the application process, please read the vacancy

announcement carefully and have all required information available.

Failure to submit a resume that contains all of the required

information may result in loss of consideration. Your application

must be received no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing

date of the announcement.You may begin the process of submitting your resume by clicking on

the 'Apply Online' link. In order to be considered, you must submit

a resume completed on the USAJOBS site. When completing your USAJOBS

resume, please remember that NASA limits resumes to approximately

32,000 characters including spaces.NASA does not accept uploaded resumes created outside of the USAJOBS

resume builder process. Additionally, NASA does not accept documents

attached through the USAJOBS' document attachment feature.Once you submit your resume to NASA, you will be transferred to a

NASA website and asked to complete a short series of NASA-specific

questions. Your answers will not be saved unless you finish the

entire application. You may edit a previously-submitted application,

if the announcement is still open.If you successfully apply, USAJOBS will show your application status

as 'Received'. If your status is 'Unavailable', you have not

successfully applied. Do not rely on a USAJOBS email to confirm

successful application. Only an email from NASA confirms a

successful application.If you are unable to apply electronically for this position, submit

your resume and supplemental questions to:

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

4200 Rideout Road

Resume Operations Center/Mailstop: HS50

Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812

DO NOT submit your resume directly to the Center advertising this

vacancy. Mailed resumes must be received by the close of business on

the closing date of the announcement. Hard copy resumes requirements

are provided at:Hard Copy Resume Requirements.If you are a first time applicant, we recommend that you review

NASA's Applicant Guide to ensure that you are providing a complete

resume. Failure to submit the supplemental data and a resume that

contains all of the required information may result in loss of

consideration for positions. All applications must be received no

later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the

announcement.Agency contact informationMSFC-StaffingPhoneEmailMarshall-staffing@mail.nasa.govAddressNASA's Resume Operations Center

4200 Rideout Road, Mailstop HS50

Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsCandidates for NASA positions are evaluated using our automated

staffing and recruitment system, NASA STARS, which compares your

skills and experience as described in your resume with the

requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly

qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official

for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority

for special consideration must be considered and selected before

other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview

depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the

selecting official. If you are a current federal employee and are

contacted for an interview, you may be asked to provide a copy of

your most recent performance appraisal narrative summary. At NASA,

we pride ourselves on efficient and timely recruitment actions, and

you can normally expect to learn the outcome of the selection

process in a fairly short period of time. In addition, to ensure

that you can measure progress for yourself, NASA provides you with

regularly updated information on the status of the vacancy

announcement.COMMENTS:To receive consideration, you must submit a resume and answer

NASA-specific questions. The NASA questions appear after you submit

your resume and are transferred to the NASA web site. If you

successfully apply, USAJOBS will show your application status as

'Received'. If your status is 'Application Status Not Available',

you have not successfully applied. Do not rely on a USAJOBS email to

confirm successful application. Only an email from NASA confirms a

successful application.AS IDENTICAL VACANCIES ARE IDENTIFIED, ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS MAY BE

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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/533117000. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.