Summary 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. Responsibilities 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 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 have one 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. 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. Promotion Potential The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised. Education 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 government within 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.
