Program Specialist (Direct Hire)

The Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD) is seeking skilled individuals to serve as Program Specialists in the Directorate Support Branch of ESDMD's Business Office (EBO). You will be responsible for managing the full range of day-to-day administrative, programmatic, and project support activities. 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-11, you must have:

1. One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:

• Working with data analysis, and data collection to assist with reporting;
• Gathering data for reports to be used for organizational or process improvement;
• Documenting processes and tracking requests for an organization or team.

1. OR Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field

1. OR Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field

1. OR LL.M., if related

1. OR Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above

To qualify for GS-12, you must have:

1. One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

• Providing guidance in interpreting applicable regulations, policies, guidance, and office procedures;
• Preparing reports on organizational policy, customer needs or analyzing budgetary requirements;
• Supporting senior leadership or management with data collection and data analysis to meet organizational initiatives;
• Creating reports, presentations, and/or spreadsheets to identify process improvements.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have:

1. One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

• Recommending, developing, and executing administrative processes, guidelines, standards, or initiatives to improve operations;
• Collaborating cross-organizationally to establish and meet organizational initiatives and program goals;
• Identifying or supporting Information Technology solutions in the delivery of customer requirements such as: Release Management, Change Management, or Project Management of IT actions, software updates, or IT service changes;
• Developing or implementing processes, guidance, or policy to improve customer support.

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 to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.