Management and Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

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As Lead Exploration Science Communications analyst, you will bridge any communication gaps between scientific objectives, their operational implementation within NASA's Exploration Science Strategy and Integration Office, the Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program, and the Mars Exploration Program. You will ensure clear, coordinated communication of science objectives, needs and planning associated with human exploration beyond low Earth orbit, particularly the Moon and Mars. 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. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Assisting in the development of communications products, briefing materials, or messaging related to scientific, technical, research, or exploration programs for stakeholder audiences; Collecting stakeholder feedback, engagement data, or program information to support improvements to communications products, presentations, and outreach materials; Preparing or supporting the development of presentations, briefing materials, talking points, or other communications for leaders, government officials, or external stakeholders on scientific, technical, or programmatic activities. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Developing and coordinating communications, briefing materials, or strategic messaging related to scientific, technical, research, or exploration programs for diverse stakeholder audiences; Analyzing stakeholder feedback, engagement metrics, or program assessments to evaluate and improve communications products, presentations, and outreach materials; Preparing executive-level communications, presentations, briefing materials, or talking points for senior leaders, government officials, or external stakeholders on scientific, technical, or programmatic initiatives. 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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