Public Affairs Specialist (Direct Hire)

Duties

• Plans, initiates, implements, and supports comprehensive communication plans, including storytelling and supporting visuals, that enhance understanding of agency Artemis and Moon to Mars activities among the public and groups or organizations.
• Develops, edits, and disseminates agency products on various communication platforms and channels based on Associated Press Style and NASA Style to the public or specialized target groups domestic and international.
• Advises NASA management on possible public and media reactions to proposed policy statements or agency actions.
• Establishes and maintains internal and external relationships, supports establishing and maintaining partnerships supporting Artemis and Moon to Mars, and serves as an agency spokesperson.
• Supports the development and implementation of detailed events to ensure coordination of program activities with colleagues in various Office of Communication divisions, across mission directorates, offices, and NASA centers.
• Develops and stays current on NASA strategic communication Artemis and Moon to Mars messaging and goals to engage more effectively with the public and media and enhance understanding.
• Fosters a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champions NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity and teamwork.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, Bargaining Unit and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period.
  
  

Qualifications

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-15,you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:

• Planning, integrating, executing, and evaluating a public affairs/communications program;
• Advising other public affairs specialists and top managers and decision-makers on important national and/or international issues;
• Planning and developing communication products, messaging, and conducting special events intended for the public, news media, social media and the web;
• Providing full service public affairs support, such as writing and editing documents ensuring technical accuracy.
  
  

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

If You Have Special Priority Selection Rights Under The Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Or The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), You Must

• Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
• Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
• Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'
  
  

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https:// www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

Depending on position assignment, position may or may not be in a bargaining unit. To learn more about bargaining units at NASA please click here NASA Unions (Bargaining Units) | NASA .