International Program Specialist

Headquarters, NASA • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an International Program Specialist at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The role develops and negotiates international agreements for cooperation in space and aeronautics, advises NASA mission directorate, field center, and other officials on policy, regulatory, and legal aspects of international partnerships, manages interactions with international partners, and analyzes space policy developments in assigned regions. The specialist provides briefing materials and policy guidance to support effective international cooperation and NASA mission goals, acts as a liaison with international and U.S. government organizations, and advises Office of International and Interagency Relations executives on international partnerships related to NASA missions. Duties at lower advertised grade levels have more limited scope and complexity and are performed with less independence.

Requirements

• For GS-13: One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including supporting development of international agreements between NASA and international space agencies, supporting NASA leadership engagements with international space agencies, and developing briefing materials related to NASA international cooperation.
• For GS-14: One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including leading development of international agreements between NASA and international space agencies, leading support to NASA leadership engagements with international space agencies, and leading development of briefing materials related to NASA international cooperation.
• Current federal employees must meet applicable qualifications, time-in-grade, and 90-day-after-competitive-appointment requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Position is subject to a pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance; investigation or clearance requirements may vary by duty location and NASA Center.
• Resume must include a clear, detailed narrative in the applicant's own words describing how the required specialized experience is met; copied experience statements may result in disqualification.
• Applicants with CTAP/ICTAP priority rights must indicate eligibility, be well qualified, and submit required proof.
• Current federal employees applying at GS-12 or higher must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; at least 52 weeks in a position no more than one grade below the advertised position is specified.
• Candidates should be committed to improving federal government efficiency, the ideals of the American republic, the rule of law, and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and negotiate international agreements for collaboration on space and aeronautics activities.
• Develop and provide briefing materials and policy guidance to NASA mission directorate, field center, and other officials to maximize benefits from international cooperative activities.
• Convey information to NASA officials about policies, regulations, and laws pertaining to international cooperation.
• Act as a liaison with international partner space and aeronautics agencies, other international organizations, and U.S. government organizations.
• Obtain expertise and contacts to represent NASA positions on areas of mutual interest.
• Provide information and advice to the supervisor and other OIIR executives to support timely and effective decisions related to international partnerships on NASA missions.
• Provide expert analysis of space policy developments in assigned regions.
• Manage interactions with international partners.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed