Physical Scientist, AST, Science Project Management

About the role

As NASA's Human Research Program (HRP) Lead for Exploration Programs you will be responsible for strategic developments to ensure: HRP's applied research data are directly informing all Human Spaceflight Programs and HRP's knowledge gaps are driving MoonBase mission objectives. The position requires close coordination and influence across all levels of JSC, HSMD, SMD and International Partners. 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: Communicating science benefits and science requirements to diverse sets of engineering and program management stakeholders; Working across diverse internal and external stakeholders to negotiate, develop, secure resources, and implement science requirements for human life science experiments and projects; Providing leadership of human spaceflight teams to accomplish complex projects across varying stakeholders in pursuit of enabling humans to voyage out into the solar system. 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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