Public - Information Technology Specialist

Summary

As an IT Specialist in the IV&V Program, you will provide technical support for mission‑critical flight/ground systems, software, and information technology products and solutions. You will also deliver cyber/mission protection services and develop and test software applications, simulations, digital twins, and AI‑based solutions to advance the program’s capabilities.

• Provide end‑user support services for IT systems, software, and applications.
• Conduct software simulations, testing, or related technical analyses to verify system behavior.
• Develop lifecycle work products, including requirements, design, code, simulations, and test assets for software applications, digital twins, test software, IT systems, and technology products.
• Design and develop artificial intelligence‑based solutions to enhance software development activities or assurance services.
• Perform technical analysis of lifecycle work products to assess cybersecurity or mission‑protection controls.
• For supervisory positions, assign and evaluate work, recommend personnel actions, take disciplinary actions, and identify training needs.

• Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• May require a one‑year probationary period; conditions are determined by Title 5, Part 11. For additional details, see the Additional Information section.
• Must meet qualifications by the closing date of this announcement.
• Subject to pre‑employment background investigation or higher‑level clearance; requirements vary by duty location and NASA Center.
• Financial disclosure, drug testing, and travel requirements may differ by duty location and NASA Center.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position, typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify at each grade, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the specified level:

• GS‑7 – Basic technical analysis, end‑user support services, software development, simulation and test, or cybersecurity/AI related efforts.
• GS‑9 – Basic technical analysis, end‑user support services, software development, simulation and test, or cybersecurity/AI related efforts.
• GS‑11 – Technical analysis, software development, simulation and testing, cybersecurity, AI efforts, or end‑user support services; produce technical work products and apply technical judgment under supervision.
• GS‑12 – Complex technical systems analysis, systems/software development, simulation and testing, cybersecurity/mission protection, AI efforts, or end‑user support services; produce technical work products and apply technical judgment to resolve technical issues independently with limited supervision.

Must also have IT‑related experience in the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.

Full performance level varies based on the position in which the selectee is placed.

No specific education qualification required.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the identified locations. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting officials within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. If you have CTAP or ICTAP eligibility, indicate it on application and submit proof.

Applicants who received a voluntary separation incentive payment within the last five years may be required to repay the full amount before establishing a start date.

Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

One‑year probation may be required. During probation, performance and conduct are evaluated. Upon completion, continued employment is contingent on certification that the employment advances the public interest. Supervisory probationary periods are not subject to the same evaluation but may also apply.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support a rewarding federal career. Eligibility depends on the type and status of the position.