Attachment_Jb7_Standard_Labor_Category_Descriptions_4_26_19.pdf

Position Title Position Education Position Experience Position Capability Description Agreement Specialist Associated degree or equivalent, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Review, organize and update various grant information spreadsheets, records and files. Respond to numerous PIs and Grantee Institutions’ inquiries regarding grant matters (e.g. funding, reporting, budget, no-cost extensions, etc.). Work with program managers and NSSC Grant Office to facilitate the funding/award process of new and existing grants. Work with project and resources managers regarding commitment/obligation/costs phasing plans.

Support the development of research solicitations and the review of scientific and technology proposals that are received. track, verify status and monitor the progress of grants and cooperative agreements including the preparation and coordination of grant materials and required resources.

Animator Minimum Associated degree or BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Experience in information design for technical material with an emphasis on Science and computer skills; software knowledge. Use a combination of advanced computer skills and visual creativity to make the design elements on websites and printed materials. These images can be stills, animated or interactive.

Bioinformatician Ph.D. or Masters within related discipline from an accredited institution.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data in the fields of science, biology, computer science, information engineering, mathematics and statistics to analyze and interpret biological data. Assist with management of data-oriented deliverables (i.e., data design, validation checks and critical data). Develop statistical deliverables (i.e., analysis plans, methodology and statistical results sections, interpretation of results) for data requests, clinical reports, presentations and manuscripts.

Collaboration Manager

Associated degree or equivalent in IT.

Ten (10) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Provide virtual and collaborative meeting support for project management and team activities. Facilitate meetings and events as well as running the collaborative technologies that support them. Facilitate broadcast of virtual conferences and meetings between Ames and external organizations. Provide technical assistance, as required.

Provide technical support for collaborative conferences and meetings, using Mezzanine technology in specially configured collaboration rooms.

Collaborative Systems Lead

High school Diploma or Associated degree or equivalent in IT.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Provide virtual and collaborative meeting support for project management and team activities. Facilitate meetings and events as well as running the collaborative technologies that support them. Facilitate broadcast of virtual conferences and meetings between Ames and external organizations. Provide technical assistance, as required.

Provide technical support for collaborative conferences and meetings, using Mezzanine technology in specially configured collaboration rooms.

Collaborative Technologies Specialist

High school Diploma or Associated degree or equivalent in IT.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Provide virtual and collaborative meeting support for project management and team activities. Facilitate meetings and events as well as running the collaborative technologies that support them. Facilitate broadcast of virtual conferences and meetings between Ames and external organizations. Provide technical assistance, as required.

Provide technical support for collaborative conferences and meetings, using Mezzanine technology in specially configured collaboration rooms.

Curator Minimum of Masters degree in History of science and technology or a related field from an accredited institution

Ten (10) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Serves as the Office of Communications Exhibits Specialist and Designer responsible for managing assigned traveling exhibits and displays of the Agency's major programs at science museums, local venues, on-center and at other venues, including the Ames Visitor Center. Works with exhibit counterparts at other centers to integrate Ames content, messages, and hardware. Works independently to plan and execute external outreach and exhibit operations and plans nationally and internationally as required, in coordination and as a part of the Ames outreach team.

Educucation & Public Outreach Specialist II

Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Science or English with emphasis on writing; extensive computer skills and software knowledge; exceptional communication skills. Virtual meeting coordination, web content; experience coordinating events, production of booth displays; excellent communications skills; expertise in social media.

CORE SLCs

80ARC019R0004 ATTACHMENT J(B)7 STANDARD LABOR CATEGORIES AND DESCRIPTIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Electrical Engineer V Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Ten (10) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Evaluate electrical designs for use on future Lunar Missions. Produce new proto-flight circuit boards for a BUS and microfluidics and BUS utilizing high TRL designs. Contribute to new design concepts for electronics and radiation shielding designs. Participate in radiation testing of components or new circuit designs. Collaborate NASA cognizant engineering in the area of radiation electronics and modeling when evaluating ABEST electronics design solutions.

Collaborate with other NASA field centers on radiation analysis. Work with the microfluidics team to select new payload pump and valve designs.

Engineer Technician II Minimum of High School diploma.

Three (3) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Provides technical support to engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, operations, or manufacturing process improvement. Works with schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, defined plans, or procedures to perform testing, assembly, manufacturing, inspection, troubleshooting or operations functions on components, equipment or systems. May work with computer aided design (CAD), conduct engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data, assist in research work, support design cycles, or support operations processes.

Grants Manager Minimum of high school diploma. AA/AS or a BA/BS preferred.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Review, organize and update various grant information spreadsheets, records and files. Assist and respond to numerous PIs and Grantee Institutions’ inquiries regarding grant matters (e.g. funding, reporting, budget, no-cost extensions). Work with program managers and NSSC Grant Office to facilitate the funding/award process of new and existing grants. Work with project and resources managers regarding commitment/obligation/costs phasing plans. Track, verify status and monitor the progress of grants and cooperative agreements. The preparation and coordination of grant materials and required resources.

Graphic Artist Minimum Associated degree or BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Experience in information design for technical material with an emphasis on Science and computer skills; software knowledge. Use a combination of advanced computer skills and visual creativity to make the design elements on websites and printed materials. These images can be stills, animated or interactive.

Historian Minimum of MS/Ph.D. in History of science and technology or a related field from an accredited institution

Ten (10) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Research and writing expertise in aerospace history. Publish work in peer-reviewed journals. Experience conducting oral interviews. Research, collect and compile the history of Ames, including its management, competencies, activities, origins, and personnel. Provide technical expertise for the preparation of historical material, such as exhibits, books, papers, reports, briefings, articles, brochures, presentations, video productions, and social media productions. Conduct historical interviews and oral histories.

Information Technology IT Lead

Associated degree or equivalent, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience in IT.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Installs, configures, operates, maintains and administers items such as file servers, print servers, operating systems, Database development software and various other IT hardware and software components. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Logistician Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Identify and document requirements for the payload flights. Identify payload logistics tasks for each project and integrate these tasks into the specific Project Integrated Master Schedules to ensure on time completion of the task and proper logistics team resourcing. Establish an Integrated Payload Logistics Master Schedule across projects to assist with payload logistics resource planning. Update and review this integrated schedule on weekly basis with the payload logistics team as the primary tool used for setting priorities, assignment of schedule items looking ahead and tracking task completion. Post the current schedule to the Logistics SharePoint site (MS Project and PDF format) and ensure that the payload logistics team understands the tasks and due dates and provide inputs for completion of tasks and any addition or changes that need to be captured.

Operations Engineer II Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Experience in Verification and Validation testing, flight preparation of hardware, operations planning, flight operations, ground control testing, data analysis and documentation for those activities. Including the planning and preparation anticipated flights , preparation of hardware for flight including late load, ground control testing, MMOC training, flight operations, any recovery operations, data analysis, and reports to document as appropriate.

Program and Project Support Specialist I

Minimum of high school diploma. AA/AS or a BA/BS preferred.

Two (2) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Supporting the Project Office with tasks such as managing the day-to-day operations of the office, organizing and maintaining files and records, planning and scheduling meetings and appointments, preparing and editing correspondence, reports and presentations, and making travel and guest arrangements. Coordinating strategic plans, project plans, presentations, reports, and position papers. Coordinating responses to NASA and external agency requests. Monitoring and documenting actions from telecoms and meetings, as required.

Program and Project Support Specialist II

Minimum of high school diploma. AA/AS or a BA/BS preferred.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Developing appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for high school level students in conjunction with specialists from the Space Biosciences Division. Overseeing the development of learning objectives and learning outcomes for each lesson of the GeneLab for High Schools Summer Program. Coordinating with the Project Lead to generate interest and partnerships with local high schools. Evaluating student applications for the Summer Program in conjunction with the Project Lead and specialists from the Space Biosciences Division. Evaluating, selecting, and applying specialized Education knowledge to achieve task completion. Demonstrating advanced competence in adaption or modification of standard techniques responsible for completion of multiple or complex projects.

Project Management Support Analyst I

Minimum of High School diploma with a preference for an Associate Degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Junior level, with background in project support, and familiarity with Office tools and project management processes. Familiarity with the manner in which work is performed by multiple NASA centers, international partners, multiple contractors and university-affiliated personnel is a plus.

Project Management Support Analyst II

Minimum of High School diploma with a preference for an Associate Degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution.

Ten (10) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Senior level, with background in project support, and familiarity with Office tools and project management processes. Familiarity with the manner in which work is performed by multiple NASA centers, international partners, multiple contractors and university-affiliated personnel is a plus. Ability to work with procurement to manage purchases as required by individual projects.

Project Manager III Minimum of BA/BS degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Primary manager responsible for Task Order execution and performance. Represents Contractor in communications with appropriate customer counter counterparts, with authority to make and follow through with commitments.

Oversees preparation of all Task Orders. Responsible for conducting the preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of company contracts and subcontracts. Reviews and approves all contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual posture, satisfaction of customer specifications, and adherence to company policy, or Schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing plant to expedite production. Establishes priorities for specific Task Orders and revises schedule according to specifications, priorities, and availability of manpower, parts, material, etc.

Project Manager IV Minimum of BA/BS degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution

Eight (8) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Primary manager responsible for Task Order execution and performance. Represents Contractor in communications with appropriate customer counter counterparts, with authority to make and follow through with commitments.

Oversees preparation of all Task Orders. Responsible for conducting the preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of company contracts and subcontracts. Reviews and approves all contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual posture, satisfaction of customer specifications, and adherence to company policy, or Schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing plant to expedite production. Establishes priorities for specific Task Orders and revises schedule according to specifications, priorities, and availability of manpower, parts, material, etc.

Project Manager V Minimum of BA/BS degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution

Ten (10) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Primary manager responsible for Task Order execution and performance. Represents Contractor in communications with appropriate customer counter counterparts, with authority to make and follow through with commitments.

Oversees preparation of all Task Orders. Responsible for conducting the preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of company contracts and subcontracts. Reviews and approves all contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual posture, satisfaction of customer specifications, and adherence to company policy, or Schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing plant to expedite production. Establishes priorities for specific Task Orders and revises schedule according to specifications, priorities, and availability of manpower, parts, material, etc.

Project Scientist IV Minimum of BA/BS in recognized field of Science from an accredited institution.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Makes decisions and recommendations that has significant impact within their respective scientific field. Provides professional, technical, and specialty skills as needed to resolve complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components.

Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers/scientists and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

Russian Interpreter Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Fluency with Russian language and prototcol.

Science & Communications Specialist I

Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Two (2) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Interface with the various Center directorates, divisions, and branches, and will provide specialized communications, science writing/editing, and outreach skills on behalf of the work conducted at Ames. The Science Communications Specialists will develop marketing/public engagement strategies and media relations strategies, including arranging media interviews, drafting news releases, media advisories, talking points, fact sheets, articles for the NASA and Ames web pages and a variety of other public affairs products. The Science Communications Specialists provides this support for NASA projects and seeks ways to engage the public, be included in a broader picture of “cool” science, and promote all interesting science and mission-related activities.

Science & Communications Specialist II

Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Interface with the various Center directorates, divisions, and branches, and will provide specialized communications, science writing/editing, and outreach skills on behalf of the work conducted at Ames. The Science Communications Specialists will develop marketing/public engagement strategies and media relations strategies, including arranging media interviews, drafting news releases, media advisories, talking points, fact sheets, articles for the NASA and Ames web pages and a variety of other public affairs products. The Science Communications Specialists provides this support for NASA projects and seeks ways to engage the public, be included in a broader picture of “cool” science, and promote all interesting science and mission-related activities.

Science Project Lead Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Makes decisions and recommendations that has significant impact within their respective scientific field. Provides professional, technical, and specialty skills as needed to resolve complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components.

Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers/scientists and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

Senior Graphics Designer

Minimum Associated degree or BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Ten (10) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Experience in information design for technical material with an emphasis on Science and computer skills; software knowledge. Use a combination of advanced computer skills and visual creativity to make the design elements on websites and printed materials. These images can be stills, animated or interactive.

Senior Scheduler Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Helps distribute, manage and coordinate technical schedules for large scale and medium scale programs. Should be experienced with the implementation and management of integrate scheduling tools. Provides expert guidance and implementation support to project control personnel in the integration of schedule and resource data through resource loaded schedules within an automated schedule management tool. Works as a critical member within a team environment.

Senior Technical Writer

Minimum of High School diploma with a preference for an Associate Degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Collecting and organizing information for preparation of user manuals and reports. Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other deliverables and documents. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Primary job functions typically requires exercising independent judgment. Work under general supervision from the technical leads, project, and program managers.

Social Media Specialist

Associated degree or equivalent in IT.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Seek out and implementing new ways of engaging the public, utilizing a broad range of new/social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, YouTube, Flickr, Instagram, Reddit, community forums, science fairs, festivals, museums, conferences, etc.) for NASA Ames public affairs. Also update and maintain all of the existing public affairs social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr). Advise and recommend new proposals for innovative and emerging platforms. Create standard operating procedures and plans related to social platforms to maintain continuity and consistency throughout Ames and NASA, as a whole.

Staff Scientist III Masters or B.S. in recognized field of Science from an accredited institution.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Makes decisions and recommendations that has significant impact within their respective scientific field under the guidance of a senior scientist. Provides professional, technical, and specialty skills as needed to resolve complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components. Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers/scientists and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. Directs and manages science staff in a lab in daily operations.

Staff Scientist IV Ph.D. or Masters combined with experience in recognized field of Science from an accredited institution.

Eight (8) plus years of applicable professional experience for Master, Five (5) required with Ph.D.

Makes decisions and recommendations that has significant impact within their respective scientific field. Provides professional, technical, and specialty skills as needed to resolve complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components.

Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers/scientists and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues. Directs and manages science staff in a lab in daily operations.

Support Scientist I Minimum of B.S. in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution.

Two (2) plus years of applicable professional experience. Perform scientific work involving rigorous studies of biological systems designed to operate in reduced gravity and/or other space conditions in support of NASA’s life support efforts and other space exploration programs. This includes the development of organisms and systems that are capable of producing mission-relevant compounds such as nutritional compounds, pharmaceuticals, chemicals/polymers, fuels, and binding agents. Collaborate with other scientists in generating research proposals, and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Support Scientist II Minimum of B.S. in recognized field of Science from an accredited institution.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Same as above but also: Conduct research in the development of hybrid biological/physico-chemical methods to enable in situ manufacturing of needed mission resources using local resources found in missions, including flight testing of developed systems.

Systems Engineer III Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Science Instrument System Specification and of the potential impacts to the science instruments from System Spec changes. Experience writing specifications / requirements and with design, development, and verification and validation implications of requirements on science instrument systems. Demonstrated ability to author engineering documents and/or provide critical review of documents authored by others while shepherding documentation through requisite NASA approval boards following a formal change control process. Proven interpersonal skills including ability to work with international partners.

Systems Engineer IV Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Eight (8) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Science Instrument System Specification and of the potential impacts to the science instruments from System Spec changes. Experience writing specifications / requirements and with design, development, and verification and validation implications of requirements on science instrument systems. Demonstrated ability to author engineering documents and/or provide critical review of documents authored by others while shepherding documentation through requisite NASA approval boards following a formal change control process. Proven interpersonal skills including ability to work with international partners.

Systems Engineer V Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Ten (10) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Science Instrument System Specification and of the potential impacts to the science instruments from System Spec changes. Experience writing specifications / requirements and with design, development, and verification and validation implications of requirements on science instrument systems. Demonstrated ability to author engineering documents and/or provide critical review of documents authored by others while shepherding documentation through requisite NASA approval boards following a formal change control process. Proven interpersonal skills including ability to work with international partners.

Technology Transfer Reports Specialist

Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Manage the process of reviewing NTRs and evaluating their potential and prioritization for patenting. Process appropriate disclosures and reports for technology transfer. Prepare progress reports and present to management and the NTR Rep. Upload and update NTTS and Stratos data base with all the reports, information, and attachments and any updates. Add new awards/contracts in NTTS, update the record and issue new award letters email to company rep and COR. Verify the information on “document look up”, SBIR or contracts website. Provide a report/list on all completed agreements resulting from the reporting of new technology on a monthly basis. Work with Contracting Officers, CORs and contractors/grantees/cooperative agreement recipients to obtain reports and other documentation.to complete contract and grant technology clearance.

Technology Transfer Specialist

Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Review documentation of NTTS functions and provide feedback to the NTTS Project. Attend Application Specialist Telcons and meetings. Train and support Staff and users of NTTS. Generate metrics and reports. Develop search criteria and requirements for standard Technology Transfer (T2) office and Agency metrics and reports.

Web Editor II Associated degree or equivalent in IT.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Creating, editing, updating and maintaining all existing controlled website(s) on NASA.gov. Redesign and maintain the existing internal NASA Ames website. Propose and advise on improvements to website related communications both internal and external. Advise on improvement to staff training and workflow as related to website management. Extensive experience using Drupal and familiarity with a range of CMS products and tools, including CSS, HTML, HTML5 and other web design knowledge.

Position Title Position Education Position Experience Position Capability Description Collaborative Systems Lead

High school Diploma or Associated degree or equivalent in IT.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Provide virtual and collaborative meeting support for project management and team activities.

Facilitate meetings and events as well as running the collaborative technologies that support them.

Facilitate broadcast of virtual conferences and meetings between Ames and external organizations.

Provide technical assistance, as required. Provide technical support for collaborative conferences and meetings, using Mezzanine technology in specially configured collaboration rooms.

Collaborative Technologies Specialist

High school Diploma or Associated degree or equivalent in IT.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Provide virtual and collaborative meeting support for project management and team activities.

Facilitate meetings and events as well as running the collaborative technologies that support them.

Facilitate broadcast of virtual conferences and meetings between Ames and external organizations.

Provide technical assistance, as required. Provide technical support for collaborative conferences and meetings, using Mezzanine technology in specially configured collaboration rooms.

Computer Aided Designer (CAD)

Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Responsible for reviewing engineering drawings, transform rough designs to finished working documents and draft detail drawings. Must be have a strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Crew Trainer Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Work as a member of a team of scientists and engineers who are focused on developing and implementing the experiments that NASA has selected for flight. Selected candidates will train astronauts to conduct experiment protocols; will assist selected Principal Investigators in preparation of documentation associated with space bioscience research; will develop lessons and instructional materials for project ground-based activities; will train project staff in unique, project-specific technical capabilities; will assist science operations during mission operational periods, as needed; and will coordinate necessary logistics support associated with relevant pre-flight and post-flight activities.

Data Analyst Minimum of B.S. within related discipline from an accredited institution.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Retrieve and gather data, organize it and use it to reach meaningful conclusions. Insights to data analysis have to be understood by the next decision-maker. Strong written communication abilities.

Data System and Communication & Planning

Entry level requires an AA.

Advanced levels required BA/BS or Masters.

AA Three (3) years.

BA/BS or Masters Mininum of Five (5) years of experience.

Handle planning, development, testing and trouble shooting of data transmission structures. Updates on up and coming software available. Provide technical support for collaborative conferences and meetings

Educucation & Public Outreach Specialist I

Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Two (2) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Science or English with emphasis on writing; extensive computer skills and software knowledge;

exceptional communication skills. Virtual meeting coordination, web content; experience coordinating events, production of booth displays; excellent communications skills; expertise in social media.

IDIQ SLCS

80ARC019R0004ATTACHMENT J(B)7 STANDARD LABOR CATEGORIES AND DESCRIPTIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Energy Conservation Engineer

Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Requires knowledge in the subject matter of the functional area of the assignments, and plans/conducts work requiring interpretation of standard instructions, techniques, and procedures. Assignments have general objectives and require the investigation of variables. Assignments may include working with or leading a team involving technical personnel.

Engineer Technician II Minimum of High School diploma. Three (3) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Provides technical support to engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, operations, or manufacturing process improvement. Works with schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, defined plans, or procedures to perform testing, assembly, manufacturing, inspection, troubleshooting or operations functions on components, equipment or systems. May work with computer aided design (CAD), conduct engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data, assist in research work, support design cycles, or support operations processes.

Information Technology IT Level II

Associated degree or equivalent, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five to Ten (5-10) years experience

Installs, configures, operates, maintains and administers items such as file servers, print servers, operating systems, Database development software and various other IT hardware and software components. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Lab Technician Minimum of Associate Degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution.

Two (2) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Evaluates, selects, and applies standard scientifictechniques, procedures, and criteria under the guidance of a senior scientist. Requires knowledge in the subject matter of the functional area of the assignments, and conducts work requiring interpretation of standard instructions, techniques, and procedures.

Lead International Space Station (ISS) Payload Specialist

Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Mission Payload Integration and Operations activities associated with meeting milestone dates.

Includes science support, operations planning, and surrogate crew training, through best development of crew procedures for missions.

Logistician Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Identify and document requirements for the payload flights. Identify payload logistics tasks for each project and integrate these tasks into the specific Project Integrated Master Schedules to ensure on time completion of the task and proper logistics team resourcing. Establish an Integrated Payload Logistics Master Schedule across projects to assist with payload logistics resource planning. Update and review this integrated schedule on weekly basis with the payload logistics team as the primary tool used for setting priorities, assignment of schedule items looking ahead and tracking task completion. Post the current schedule to the Logistics SharePoint site (MS Project and PDF format) and ensure that the payload logistics team understands the tasks and due dates and provide inputs for completion of tasks and any addition or changes that need to be captured.

Mechanical Engineer

IV

Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Design engineer with background in cryogenic or phase-changing fluid systems. Hands on electronics skills and must have experiences in designing, fabricating, and testing Data Acquisition Systems and the associated software. Familiarity with designing and using instrumentation for process monitoring: pneumatic solenoid valves, pressure transducers, carbon dioxide analyzers thermocouples and thermistors, and gas-phase chemical sensors.

Operations Engineer I Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Two (2) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Experience in Verification and Validation testing, flight preparation of hardware, operations planning, flight operations, ground control testing, data analysis and documentation for those activities.

Including the planning and preparation anticipated flights , preparation of hardware for flight including late load, ground control testing, MMOC training, flight operations, any recovery operations, data analysis, and reports to document as appropriate.

Operations Engineer II Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Experience in Verification and Validation testing, flight preparation of hardware, operations planning, flight operations, ground control testing, data analysis and documentation for those activities.

Including the planning and preparation anticipated flights , preparation of hardware for flight including late load, ground control testing, MMOC training, flight operations, any recovery operations, data analysis, and reports to document as appropriate.

Operations Engineer

III

Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Eight (8) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Experience in Verification and Validation testing, flight preparation of hardware, operations planning, flight operations, ground control testing, data analysis and documentation for those activities.

Including the planning and preparation anticipated flights , preparation of hardware for flight including late load, ground control testing, MMOC training, flight operations, any recovery operations, data analysis, and reports to document as appropriate.

Payload Engineer Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Support of the science platforms and experiments that are destined for use and operations on the ISS.

Coordination effort associated with readying a payload for flight that is performed on site at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Space Station Processing Facilities (SSPF) in science and hardware labs set-up specifically for supporting each projects science pre and post flight operations. This includes coordinating the arrival of the Principal Investigator (PI) team and any equipment, hardware, chemicals, specimens and samples pre and post flight during a mission. Coordination is also required for KSC on-site ground controls and possible procurement of emergency items that may be needed outside the required Payload Support Requirements Document (PSRD) for a payload.

Planning and Scheduler

Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Perform professional schedule and events tracking and coordination for the various on-going maintenance activities. Integrate primary and secondary schedules as appropriate into an overall schedule with common milestones, predecessors and successors. Ensure that the schedule is practical and executable using engineering processes and best practices as appropriate. Interface with the necessary personnel and keep track of events and milestone issues that may cause schedule changes.

Develop and maintain a project schedule updated and distributed on a weekly basis for review.

Program and Project Support Assistant I

Minimum of High School diploma with a preference for an Associate Degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution.

Two (2) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Junior level, with background in project support, and familiarity with Office tools and project management processes. Familiarity with the manner in which work is performed by multiple NASA centers, international partners, multiple contractors and university-affiliated personnel is a plus.

Program and Project Support Assistant II

Minimum of High School diploma with a preference for an Associate Degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Advanced level, with background in project support, and familiarity with Office tools and project management processes. Familiarity with the manner in which work is performed by multiple NASA centers, international partners, multiple contractors and university-affiliated personnel is a plus.

Program Manager Minimum of BA/BS within related technical discipline from an accredited institution.

Fifteen (15) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Contractor's primary manager responsible for overall contract execution and performance.

Represents Contractor in communications with appropriate customer counterparts, with authority to make and follow through with commitments. Responsible for overall performance within budgetary and schedule guidelines. Identifies and recommends objectives and scope of technical projects sets scope, approach and schedules to assigned personnel. Establishes budgets, forecasts manpower, equipment and supply needs.

Project Engineer IV Minimum of BA/BS degree in recognized field of Engineering from an accredited institution

Fifteen (15) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Experience in technology maturation and development, Leadership experience, Awareness of the Flight Hardware Development processes. Provides professional, technical, and specialty skills as needed to resolve complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components.

Project Manager III Minimum of BA/BS degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Primary manager responsible for Task Order execution and performance. Represents Contractor in communications with appropriate customer counter counterparts, with authority to make and follow through with commitments. Oversees preparation of all Task Orders. Responsible for conducting the preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of company contracts and subcontracts.

Reviews and approves all contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual posture, satisfaction of customer specifications, and adherence to company policy, or Schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing plant to expedite production. Establishes priorities for specific Task Orders and revises schedule according to specifications, priorities, and availability of manpower, parts, material, etc.

Project Manager IV Minimum of BA/BS degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution

Eight (8) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Primary manager responsible for Task Order execution and performance. Represents Contractor in communications with appropriate customer counter counterparts, with authority to make and follow through with commitments. Oversees preparation of all Task Orders. Responsible for conducting the preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of company contracts and subcontracts.

Reviews and approves all contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual posture, satisfaction of customer specifications, and adherence to company policy, or Schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing plant to expedite production. Establishes priorities for specific Task Orders and revises schedule according to specifications, priorities, and availability of manpower, parts, material, etc.

Project Manager V Minimum of BA/BS degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution

Ten (10) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Primary manager responsible for Task Order execution and performance. Represents Contractor in communications with appropriate customer counter counterparts, with authority to make and follow through with commitments. Oversees preparation of all Task Orders. Responsible for conducting the preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of company contracts and subcontracts.

Reviews and approves all contractual documents for protection of the company's contractual posture, satisfaction of customer specifications, and adherence to company policy, or Schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing plant to expedite production. Establishes priorities for specific Task Orders and revises schedule according to specifications, priorities, and availability of manpower, parts, material, etc.

Public Engagement Assistant

Minimum of High School diploma with a preference for an Associate Degree in recognized field of Engineering or Science from an accredited institution.

Two (2) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Seek out and implementing new ways of engaging the public, utilizing a broad range of new/social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, YouTube, Flickr, Instagram, Reddit, community forums, science fairs, festivals, museums, conferences, etc.) for NASA Ames public affairs. Also update and maintain all of the existing public affairs social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr). Advise and recommend new proposals for innovative and emerging platforms. Create standard operating procedures and plans related to social platforms to maintain continuity and consistency throughout Ames and NASA, as a whole.

Real Property Specialist

Minimum of High School diploma with a preference for an Associate Degree

Two (2) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Provide data and project management support, scheduling and coordination as Real Property Assistant, reporting to the Real Property Officer. Communicate effectively with Group Manager regarding task performance and requirements.

Scientist I Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Two (2) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Provides professional, technical, and specialty skills as needed to resolve complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components. Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.

Assignments may include working with chemistry and or molecular biology.

Scientist II Minimum of BA/BS, within related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Five (5) plus years of applicable professional experience.

Provides professional, technical, and specialty skills as needed to resolve complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components.