Aerospace Engineer, AST, Safety & Mission Assurance

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You will serve as the Deputy Planetary Protection Officer, leading NASA's Office of Planetary Protection, developing and maintaining policies, overseeing mission compliance, coordinating technical activities, advising leadership as the agency's expert, and fostering collaboration to advance planetary protection standards and technologies. In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below and have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading or conducting technical assessments, reviews, and verification activities related to bioburden contamination control for spaceflight missions. Planning, developing, and implementing contamination control and planetary protection of major agency programs of national scope and impact. Consulting and advising on developing and implementing policies, guidelines and practices for spaceflight projects. 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.

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