AST, Aerospace Experimental Facilities and Test Technologies

About the role

As an Aerospace Testing Facility Manager with the Test Facility Management Branch at NASA Glenn Research Center, you will oversee the operation, maintenance, and modernization of aerospace research and test facilities. You will provide technical oversight, coordinate testing activities, engage customers and stakeholders, and support strategic planning efforts to ensure facilities safely support NASA programs, projects, and mission objectives. 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-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Planning, managing, or executing aerospace research, testing, or engineering activities in experimental research or test facilities; Leading or coordinating engineering projects involving facility operations, test planning, resource management, contractor coordination, or schedule execution; Performing engineering work involving test facilities, experimental hardware, test operations, data evaluation, or safety activities supporting aerospace research and testing. 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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