Public Notice - Information Technology Specialist (Direct Hire)

As an IT Specialist in the IV&V Program, you will perform technical support services on mission critical flight/ground systems and software and/or Information Systems/IT based products, and solutions that enable this work. You will perform and provide cyber/mission protection services, and/or develop and test of software, application(s), simulation(s), digital twins and artificial intelligence based solutions that advances technical capabilities, products and services of the IV&V Program., * 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.

• Provides end user support services for IT systems, software and applications.

• Conducts software simulations, testing or related technical analyses to verify system/software behavior.

• Develops software and lifecycle work products, including requirements, design, code or simulation and test assets for software applications, digital twins, test software, IT systems, and IT-based technologies.

• Design and develops artificial intelligence-based solutions to enhance software development activities or assurance products and services.

• Performs technical analysis of lifecycle work products, such as requirements, design, code or test products, to assess cybersecurity/mission protection control(s) implementation.

• 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., 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.

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 complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume. Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire. If you are using a Curriculum Vitae (CV) as a resume, it must meet all requirements listed above for a complete resume package.

Please note: if any of the following types of information are included on your resume, your application package will be disqualified:

• Classified or government sensitive information.
• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Photos of yourself
• Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
• Encrypted and digitally signed documents.

If your resume contains any of the above information, you must redact that information prior to the submission of your application.

The following documents are required:

• Resume

There may be other supporting documents (licenses, certification, veterans preference, etc.), depending on your answers to the questionnaire and job announcement description, that you may have to submit, please verify your application. Do not submit an OF-306 with your application.

If you are a surplus or displaced employee (CTAP and ICTAP), submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes copies of your agency notice, most recent Performance Rating and most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Official documents are required at the time of appointment for verification of eligibility and qualifications.

Do you have experience in Test analysis?, 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.

You may meet the basic requirements through substitution of education for experience.

To qualify at the GS-7, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level:

• Assisting in performing activities such as basic technical analysis, end-user support services, software development, simulation and test, cybersecurity or artificial intelligence related efforts.

To qualify for the GS-9, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level:

• Performing activities such as basic technical analysis, end user support services, software development, simulation and test, cybersecurity or artificial intelligence related efforts.

To qualify for the GS-11, you must haveone year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:

• Performing activities such as technical analysis, software development, simulation and testing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence efforts, or end-user support services.
• Producing technical work products/results and applying technical judgment under supervision.

To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.

• Performing activities such as complex technical systems analysis, systems/software development, simulation and testing, cybersecurity/mission protection, artificial intelligence efforts, or end-user support services.
• Producing technical work products and applying technical judgment to independently resolve technical issues and support activities with limited supervision.

AND

You MUST also have IT-related experience in the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section below., This job does not have an education qualification requirement., * Attention to Detail*

• Customer Service*
• Decision Making***
• Information Assurance
• Information Management***
• Information Systems Security
• Information Systems Security Certification
• Information Systems/Network Security
• Interpersonal Skills*
• IT Services Management and Delivery Operations
• Oral Communication***
• Problem Solving**
• Reasoning* (GS-9 Only)
• Software Development
• Software Testing and Evaluation
• Teamwork***
• Technical Competence**
• GS-9 and above

** GS-11 and above *** GS-12 and above, Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required Yes Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

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.

Review our 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.