International Program Specialist

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Develop, coordinate, and negotiate international agreements for collaboration on space and aeronautics activities.
• Develop and provide briefing materials and policy guidance to NASA mission directorate, field center, and other officials to obtain the maximum possible benefit from international cooperative activities.
• Convey information to NASA officials on the policies, regulations, and laws pertaining to international cooperation to enable NASA to achieve its mission and goals.
• Act as liaison with international partner space and aeronautics agencies, other international organizations, and with U.S. government organizations. Obtain expertise and contacts to represent NASA positions on areas of mutual interest.
• Provide information and advice to supervisor and other Office of International and Interagency Relations (OIIR) executives, in order to enable timely and effective decisions related to international partnerships on NASA missions.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion 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 security investigation.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.

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-09 level, you must have:

a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level:

• Assisting in making recommendations for and drafting potential agreements;
• Communicating results of research and analysis to supervisors;
• Engaging with international colleagues, partners or clients.

OR

b) Completed all requirements for a master’s or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field

OR

c) Completed 2 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field

OR

d) LL. B or J.D, if related

OR

e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above

To qualify for GS-11 level, you must have:

a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:

• Conducting research on issues involving international agreements or partnerships;
• Communicating with international stakeholders on policy issues, such as, regulatory and legal aspects of international partnerships;
• Providing information researched to leadership on international cooperative activities.

OR

b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field

OR

c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field

OR

d) LL.M., if related

OR

e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above

To qualify for GS-12 level, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

• Collaborating and participating in the development of international policies;
• Briefing leadership on international cooperative activities and issues;
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with international stakeholders/organizations, in order to negotiate international agreements.

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.

Education

If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to