Physical Scientist, AST, Physical Science Technical Management (Direct Hire)

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You will serve as a Physical Scientist within the Science and Technology Office designing and conducting scientific investigations, analyzing complex physical data, and contributing research supporting mission objectives. You will develop proposals, document findings, and collaborate across disciplines to advance scientific understanding and provide technical insight for NASA programs. In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. 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. 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-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Executing scientific investigations that require adapting established analytical or experimental approaches to address unique research questions; Developing technical sections of proposals, study plans, or mission support analyses used by project leadership in decision making; and Preparing technical reports, scientific summaries, or presentations synthesizing research results for diverse audiences. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Conducting scientific investigations that involved planning, designing, or evaluating physical science studies to address novel or atypical research questions, such as adapting analytical or experimental approaches to generate meaningful results; Developing technical proposals, study plans, or scientific documentation used to inform program or project decision making, such as preparing analyses, reports, or recommendations that contribute to mission, research, or technical objectives; and Leading or serving as a principal contributor on multidisciplinary scientific or technical efforts by synthesizing data, resolving conflicting information, or producing findings that shaped project direction or supported the refinement of theories, criteria, or methods. 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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