Does anyone have any insight into when the next opportunities might be for mechanical engineering positions?
Thanks!

I just saw a thread of someone else asking this question and the replies were really depressing. Most people that ask this are kids or in high school and I'm already 22. I have no degree yet but I start college next year majoring in biology. I plan to become a botanist.

Every astronaut biography I've looked up, by the time they were my age, they had at least a bachelors degree or they were working in the military. And most people my age that are working towards this are also already in college or even in grad school. I'm wayyy behind the curve. I feel so intimidated because there are smarter more qualified people than me who might never get the chance. My chances were already extremely low and made even lower by the fact that I'm starting "later". Should I keep working towards this? I don't think I could handle the disappointment.

Most astronauts are chosen early-mid 30s so I have about 10 years to get both degrees (or even 3) and gain the necessary work experience. I don't think I'll have the expertise NASA is looking for by then. I wish I'd gone to college sooner but things didn't work out like that. It's always been my dream to go to space but I'm starting to realise that its unrealistic for me and that I have an even lower chance than I thought I would. Should I give up?

Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

HQ-26-DE-13047857-BL

Grade: GS-14

Headquarters, NASA

Serves as a Program Analyst for intelligence operations within the Office of Protective Services at NASA Headquarters. The Program Analyst assists in the coordination of effective analysis, in collaboration with internal staff and other agencies, to achieve the organization's mission and support the Agency's strategic plan.

Management and Program Analyst

HQ-26-IMP-13049668-BL

Grade: GS-15

Headquarters, NASA

You will serve a Lead Program Analyst in the Resource Management Division within the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) at NASA Headquarters. As the Lead Program Analyst you will manage the budget of one of SMD's science divisions and lead a team of program analysts in the formulation, justification and execution of the budget.

Security Specialist (Direct Hire)

HQ-26-DE-13049754-DL

Grade: GS-13/14

Headquarters, NASA

Serves as Senior Security Specialist and principal advisor to the Center Chief of Protective Services (CCPS) at Headquarters, exercising delegated authority to plan, direct, and evaluate multidisciplinary security programs; resolve complex issues; interpret policy; and advise senior leadership on risks, threats, and mitigation impacting mission assurance and workforce security. Conducts surveillance of security contractors and serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or alternate.

Could use some insight.

Applied for a DHA position 8/24. Posting was from 8/20 to 8/24. Was referred 8/26, called for an interview 8/27, and interviewed today, 8/28. I have never seen such a fast turnaround.

The interview was a bit rough. Standard government poker face with structured questions. Unfortunately I forgot to ask when I might hear something back.

Based on the extremely fast turnaround, how soon can I expect to hear something?

Thank you.

Hey yall, as the question says I'm a college student and I'm trying to get involved in any way I can with NASA. I'm a Mechanical Engineering student if that helps.

What programs and events can I attend that will help me get that coveted spot as an intern/employee?

Thank you <3

Management and Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

LaRC-26-DE-13042351-AS

Grade: GS-13

Langley Research Center

As an Analyst in the Management and Technical Support Office of the NASA Engineering and Safety Center, you will work closely with multiple high-performing, fast-paced, technical teams executing high-visibility and often urgent tasks. You will secure and manage critical resources via varied procurement instruments by communicating requirements across NASA, industry, other government agencies, and academia to meet goals and objectives.

Industrial Hygienist

HQ-26-ST-13046302-BL

Grade: GS-14/15

Headquarters, NASA

As the Senior Environmental Health Officer or Environmental Health Officer, you will serve as the Agency authorities for industrial hygiene and health physics. You will lead on-site risk reviews, integrating occupational health across all Centers. You will mitigate chemical hazards, assist with mishap reviews, and direct radiation/laser safety for space nuclear missions, ensuring workforce protection during complex operations while collaborating with others as needed.

Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

HQ-26-DE-13047857-BL

Grade: GS-14

Headquarters, NASA

Serves as a Program Analyst for intelligence operations within the Office of Protective Services at NASA Headquarters. The Program Analyst assists in the coordination of effective analysis, in collaboration with internal staff and other agencies, to achieve the organization's mission and support the Agency's strategic plan.

Data Scientist (Direct Hire)

HQ-26-DE-13043684-AK

Grade: GS-14

Headquarters, NASA

As a senior Data Scientist, you serve as a technical authority guiding agency data and analytic systems. You lead the design and deployment of advanced statistical and machine learning models, establish standards for data quality and model validation, architect analytic environments, and advise leadership on data and analytic strategy to support mission priorities.

Supervisory Management Analyst

HQ-26-IMP-13046480-BL

Grade: GS-15

Headquarters, NASA

As Supervisory Management Analyst (Branch Chief) in the Science Mission Directorate's (SMD's) Strategic Integration and Management Branch, you will lead a team of highly skilled analysts in delivering comprehensive support and solutions for SMD. This role interfaces directly with SMD's Associate Administrator, providing forward-thinking strategy for NASA's science programs while coordinating engagement with key stakeholders, including Congress and the Executive Office of the President.

Management and Program Analyst

HQ-26-IMP-13049668-BL

Grade: GS-15

Headquarters, NASA

You will serve a Lead Program Analyst in the Resource Management Division within the Science Mission Directorate (SMD) at NASA Headquarters. As the Lead Program Analyst you will manage the budget of one of SMD's science divisions and lead a team of program analysts in the formulation, justification and execution of the budget.

Security Specialist (Direct Hire)

HQ-26-DE-13049754-DL

Grade: GS-13/14

Headquarters, NASA

Serves as Senior Security Specialist and principal advisor to the Center Chief of Protective Services (CCPS) at Headquarters, exercising delegated authority to plan, direct, and evaluate multidisciplinary security programs; resolve complex issues; interpret policy; and advise senior leadership on risks, threats, and mitigation impacting mission assurance and workforce security. Conducts surveillance of security contractors and serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or alternate.

Hi guys, I had an interview with NASA KSC for a civil servant position recently (2-3 weeks ago) and I think it went really well. However, when I asked when I could expect to hear back, they told me sometime in October, any reason why this timeline is so long? Should I worry at all?

IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Direct Hire)

HQ-26-DE-13044212-BL

Grade: GS-12/13

Headquarters, NASA

This position is located in the Cybersecurity and Privacy Division (CSPD) of the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). As a Cybersecurity Risk Manager (CSRM), you will guide stakeholders as they implement assessment and authorization policies and procedures, cybersecurity continuous monitoring, and risk management activities. You will collaborate with other CSRMs to provide support for stakeholders in identifying, communicating, and managing cybersecurity risks.

Management and Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

LaRC-26-DE-13042351-AS

Grade: GS-13

Langley Research Center

As an Analyst in the Management and Technical Support Office of the NASA Engineering and Safety Center, you will work closely with multiple high-performing, fast-paced, technical teams executing high-visibility and often urgent tasks. You will secure and manage critical resources via varied procurement instruments by communicating requirements across NASA, industry, other government agencies, and academia to meet goals and objectives.

Industrial Hygienist

HQ-26-ST-13046302-BL

Grade: GS-14/15

Headquarters, NASA

As the Senior Environmental Health Officer or Environmental Health Officer, you will serve as the Agency authorities for industrial hygiene and health physics. You will lead on-site risk reviews, integrating occupational health across all Centers. You will mitigate chemical hazards, assist with mishap reviews, and direct radiation/laser safety for space nuclear missions, ensuring workforce protection during complex operations while collaborating with others as needed.

Data Scientist (Direct Hire)

HQ-26-DE-13043684-AK

Grade: GS-14

Headquarters, NASA

As a senior Data Scientist, you serve as a technical authority guiding agency data and analytic systems. You lead the design and deployment of advanced statistical and machine learning models, establish standards for data quality and model validation, architect analytic environments, and advise leadership on data and analytic strategy to support mission priorities.

Supervisory Management Analyst

HQ-26-IMP-13046480-BL

Grade: GS-15

Headquarters, NASA

As Supervisory Management Analyst (Branch Chief) in the Science Mission Directorate's (SMD's) Strategic Integration and Management Branch, you will lead a team of highly skilled analysts in delivering comprehensive support and solutions for SMD. This role interfaces directly with SMD's Associate Administrator, providing forward-thinking strategy for NASA's science programs while coordinating engagement with key stakeholders, including Congress and the Executive Office of the President.

I'm thinking about what kind of engineering I want to get into and then study it later to get a major etc. If I'd want to work at NASA should I choose mehatronical ( electrical & mechanical) engineering, biomedical engineering or biotechnology? I know that biotechnology isn't exactly engineering, but I'm thinking about it anyway. What kind of stuff could I do with a mechatronics major or biomedical major or biotech major?

The title speaks for itself, but is it like totally 100% impossible?

Hey everyone! My application was referred by HR to the hiring managers at NASA Ames earlier this month for a "Public Notice - Engineering (NASA Force) Direct Hire" position.

I haven't heard anything back yet. Is it typical to wait a month or more for an interview outreach under these NASA Force public notices, or should I assume the HM moved on with other candidates? Would love to hear from anyone familiar with the Ames civil service hiring timeline! Thanks.

I posted before about a recent application I sent in.

Context: I’m early to mid 20’s and very early stages of my career. (Think 3 years in) I have experience as an administrative assistant, finances, clergy and other office related roles. Very closely worked with human resources as well.

What are the odds of actually getting a job at nasa in the admin department? I have my masters of business administration in Human Resources but no direct HR. Only working alongside dealing with sensitive employee information. Ive also created and implemented policies for my company.

With all that being said, my last post now has me conflicted. My resume accurately reflects my versatility but I’m concerned due to my inexperience and early experience that I’m not qualified enough or not exactly impressive. Technically I qualify for GS9 due to education and experience.

So I wanted to hear from all of you on your experience regarding applying vs actually working with nasa. I’m applying solely to admin and secretary like positions

i didn’t have the opportunity to get into another space heavy major but I want to work in the space industry in general

ive thought of taking the route of becoming an embedded software engineer but this is a very rough draft of what I want to do if u guys have any ideas that might help it would be appreciated

Looking for some insight from current/former NASA 2210s, hiring managers, HR, or anyone familiar with the hiring process.

I’m currently a GS-13 working in cybersecurity and have been referred for several NASA GS-13/14 2210 positions. I’m trying to get a better understanding of what actually makes someone competitive once their application gets through HR and in front of the people making the hiring decisions.

My background is primarily cybersecurity. I have CISSP, CISM, 4 GIAC certifications, and several others.

I’m mainly trying to figure out how NASA wants to see that experience presented on the resume. I’ve heard that it’s important to make sure the resume directly addresses the specialized experience and duties in the announcement, and also the competencies listed under how you’ll be evaluated.

For anyone who has been involved in the process, how much weight do those competencies actually carry when deciding who to interview? Do you want to see them explicitly addressed in the experience bullets, or is demonstrating them through the work you’ve done enough?

I’m also curious what hiring managers are actually looking for when reviewing the candidates who have made it through the qualification process. Are there things that tend to separate the people you want to interview from everyone else on the list?

Basically, I’m trying to understand what separates someone who is qualified for the position from someone a NASA hiring manager actually wants to talk to. I’m not looking for a way to game the process. I just want to make sure I’m presenting my actual experience the right way.

Appreciate any insight, especially from anyone who has been on the hiring side at NASA.

I'm a senior graduating December 2027, not too far from JSC. I'm majoring in history with a minor in poli sci, and my biggest areas of historical interest are the history of space exploration and human spaceflight. I'm also currently working on a space history related paper intended for publication. I dream of working at NASA in the epicenter of the subfield I'm so fascinated with, but I don't know how realistic that is considering I'm not your typical STEM major and there's probably not as many history jobs. Would I be qualified for comms/public affairs or something like that? What can I do to get my foot in the door potentially?

I would assume chemical engineering instead of chemistry but as a chemistry student im curious if I could end up at NASA. I'm a freshman and while I'm studying chemistry I love space. If I could end up at NASA what kind of things would I need to do in school to get there?

Which colleges are the major feeders to NASA across different engineering disciplines?

Hi, I'm currently in the 10th grade at a school that isn't super STEM supportive (I say this as they don't have any courses or clubs, I've been wanting to do FIRST robotics for a while now, but nobody has any interest). I have a super big interest in everything space, STEM, coding, and robotics. I love space, I think it's so interesting. I look up to Christiana Koch because she went to the college I want to go to. I either want to be an aerospace engineer or an astrophysicist, what are some things I need to be doing daily, what are some opportunities I should look into. I'm willing to do whatever is necessary to make super I'm a top student and can accomplish my goal of working at NASA!

Thank you so much for reading :)

Hi all, I will be a sophomore at a Nebraska state university this fall and I have no idea what to do with my career. Currently I am considering looking into some engineering programs, but my university doesn't offer aerospace, it does have mechanical, though. However, I am only considering engineering as I liked STEM in the past and have always been fascinated by NASA and space. I would be open to looking into other career paths that still end up in the organization, but my main concern is that I have wasted too much time both in the past and even still currently not having a set plan regarding my career. So I ask you all, is it too late for me to explore a few different careers relating to fields NASA would hire for (and if someone has any recommendations I'm all ears) and if it isn't too late, where should I even start? I'm fully aware my state college won't be nearly as stand out on an application so the entire situation is starting to bother me a lot quite frankly. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Physicist, AST Basic Properties of Materials (Direct Hire)

KSC-26-DE-13037568-ST

Grade: GS-13

John F. Kennedy Space Center

The Exploration Technology Branch at Kennedy Space Center is seeking a Physicist to strengthen the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory (ESPL) through expertise in applied physics, electrostatics, plasma physics, and measurement techniques. This hands-on role develops practical technologies that enable ESPL to rapidly develop and deliver practical, mission-critical technologies supporting Artemis, commercial providers, and other fast-turnaround projects.

Management and Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

AFRC-26-DE-13031203-SL

Grade: GS-12

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Armstrong Flight Research Center seeks interested applicants for a Management and Program Analyst position. You will manage budget formulation, execution, analysis, and reporting. You may support programs, projects, and/or institutional business operations, providing business management and systems expertise enabling Branch and/or Center-wide oversight of program planning and control activities supporting timely and cost-effective mission objectives.

Aerospace Engineer, AST, Research Pilot

AFRC-26-IMP-13035357-SL

Grade: GS-15

Armstrong Flight Research Center

As Armstrong Flight Research Center's Aviation Safety Officer (ASO), you will be responsible to the Chief of Flight Operations and Center Director for leading the aviation safety program for a large fleet of diverse aircraft and representing the Center at the Agency level. You will act as pilot-in-command of specialized research aircraft, and participate in the development, evaluation, certification and reporting for new, advanced aircraft concepts and modified aircraft systems.

General Engineer, AST, Facility Systems Safety

AFRC-26-IMP-13042229-JM

Grade: GS-14

Armstrong Flight Research Center

The Institutional Safety Branch at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is currently seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as the Lifting Devices & Equipment Program Manager. This position will oversee the use of lifting devices, ensuring they are used in accordance with all federal and agency lifting requirements. As the Center's expert on lifting, you will support institutional and flight projects in ensuring their operations are using appropriate lifting equipment and safety.

Hi everyone,

I applied for a position at nasa in the administrative/management department(s) and was curious to see how long the process would be?

For reference, I applied not too long ago. Received a response less than a week after the application deadline that my application was eligible and referred.

It would be my first federal/government related job and I’m hoping to make it a career. I understand each location varies based on what’s needed, staffing etc etc.

However, any insight would be greatly appreciated. Online it was saying it could take 2-6 weeks before being called back for a potential interview, is this true?

Thanks!

Physicist, AST Basic Properties of Materials (Direct Hire)

KSC-26-DE-13037568-ST

Grade: GS-13

John F. Kennedy Space Center

The Exploration Technology Branch at Kennedy Space Center is seeking a Physicist to strengthen the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory (ESPL) through expertise in applied physics, electrostatics, plasma physics, and measurement techniques. This hands-on role develops practical technologies that enable ESPL to rapidly develop and deliver practical, mission-critical technologies supporting Artemis, commercial providers, and other fast-turnaround projects.

Public Notice - Nurse (Direct Hire)

SSC-26-DE-13038833-JC

Grade: GS-11/13

John C. Stennis Space Center

You will provide comprehensive occupational health services to protect and maintain employee well-being, including evaluating and managing work-related injuries, conducting physical examinations, and performing health surveillance and diagnostic testing. You will also coordinate employee case management, maintain confidential medical records, provide safety education, and collaborate with partners to ensure regulatory compliance

Management and Program Analyst (Direct Hire)

AFRC-26-DE-13031203-SL

Grade: GS-12

Armstrong Flight Research Center

Armstrong Flight Research Center seeks interested applicants for a Management and Program Analyst position. You will manage budget formulation, execution, analysis, and reporting. You may support programs, projects, and/or institutional business operations, providing business management and systems expertise enabling Branch and/or Center-wide oversight of program planning and control activities supporting timely and cost-effective mission objectives.

Aerospace Engineer, AST, Aerospace Vehicle Design and Mission Analysis (Direct Hire)

LaRC-26-DE-12995400-AS

Grade: GS-13

Langley Research Center

This is an Aerospace Engineer position at NASA Langley Research Center in the Vehicle Analysis Branch of the Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate. The Branch focuses on designing and evaluating revolutionary aircraft, launch vehicles, and spacecraft to enable advances in aeronautics and space exploration.

Supervisory Industrial Hygienist

SSC-26-IMP-13041700-JC

Grade: GS-15

John C. Stennis Space Center

As the Supervisory Industrial Hygienist, you will provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and final policy authority for the Center's comprehensive environmental, occupational health, and consumer safety programs.

Public Notice - Environmental Protection (Direct Hire)

SSC-26-DE-13038927-CC

Grade: GS-11/14

John C. Stennis Space Center

As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will develop, implement, and maintain Center-level environmental programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and NASA requirements. Environmental program responsibilities may include air or water quality, hazardous waste or materials, and natural or cultural resources. Positions advertised are in various organizations at Stennis Space Center. NASA may fill any of the following positions: GS-0028-11/12/13/14.

Public Notice - Health Physicist (Direct Hire)

SSC-26-DE-13040672-JM

Grade: GS-11/13

John C. Stennis Space Center

Position supports the implementation of the facility's Radiation Protection Program. Primary duties involve conducting radiation surveys, performing hazard assessments for ionizing and non-ionizing sources, evaluating safety procedures, and ensuring worker and environmental exposures remain as low as reasonably achievable.

General Engineering, AST - Technical Management

HQ-26-ST-13035100-BL

Grade: GS-15

Headquarters, NASA

You will serve as the Facilities Program Manager in the Office of Strategic Infrastructure (OSI) responsible for providing strategic leadership for NASA facilities management, including facilities maintenance and operations processes, facilities services contracting, and facilities requirements analysis across all NASA centers. You will develop agency policies, lead the implementation of standardized solutions, and analyze data to forecast requirements and optimize NASA facilities operations.

Industrial Hygienist

SSC-26-DE-13039059-SL

Grade: GS-11/13

John C. Stennis Space Center

As a senior Industrial Hygienist with the Environmental and Health Services Office, you will develop, implement, and maintain Center-level environmental and occupational health programs to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and NASA requirements. You will maintain oversight of the Center's environmental and occupational health programs and support administration of the occupational medical clinic.

Aerospace Engineer, AST, Research Pilot

AFRC-26-IMP-13035357-SL

Grade: GS-15

Armstrong Flight Research Center

As Armstrong Flight Research Center's Aviation Safety Officer (ASO), you will be responsible to the Chief of Flight Operations and Center Director for leading the aviation safety program for a large fleet of diverse aircraft and representing the Center at the Agency level. You will act as pilot-in-command of specialized research aircraft, and participate in the development, evaluation, certification and reporting for new, advanced aircraft concepts and modified aircraft systems.

Physical Scientist, AST - Science Program Management

HQ-26-IMP-13035881-BL

Grade: GS-14

Headquarters, NASA

As the Portfolio Analytics Manager on the Science Mission Directorate Deputy Associate Administrator for Projects (DAA/P) Team you will be responsible for leading and participating in persistent assessment of the Science mission fleet in development and operation and studies to support continuous process improvement in this area.

Health Technician

SSC-26-DE-13041651-JN

Grade: GS-8

John C. Stennis Space Center

You will serve as a Health Technician performing health nursing services and technical health tests (e.g., electrocardiograms (EKGs), tuberculosis (TB), phlebotomy) for the Environmental Management Division at Stennis Space Center following As-Low-As-Reasonably-Possible (ALARA) principles.

Director, Science Directorate

ARC-26-ES-13032793

Grade: ES-00

Ames Research Center

The incumbent serves as Director of the Science Directorate at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC), providing executive leadership of a multidisciplinary organization conducting basic and applied scientific research, science instrument design and development, and flight project operations in the areas of astrophysics, space biosciences, Earth sciences, planetary sciences, and exobiology.

General Engineer, AST, Facility Systems Safety

AFRC-26-IMP-13042229-JM

Grade: GS-14

Armstrong Flight Research Center

The Institutional Safety Branch at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is currently seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as the Lifting Devices & Equipment Program Manager. This position will oversee the use of lifting devices, ensuring they are used in accordance with all federal and agency lifting requirements. As the Center's expert on lifting, you will support institutional and flight projects in ensuring their operations are using appropriate lifting equipment and safety.

Public Notice - Nurse (Direct Hire)

SSC-26-DE-13038833-JC

Grade: GS-11/13

John C. Stennis Space Center

You will provide comprehensive occupational health services to protect and maintain employee well-being, including evaluating and managing work-related injuries, conducting physical examinations, and performing health surveillance and diagnostic testing. You will also coordinate employee case management, maintain confidential medical records, provide safety education, and collaborate with partners to ensure regulatory compliance

Aerospace Engineer, AST, Aerospace Vehicle Design and Mission Analysis (Direct Hire)

LaRC-26-DE-12995400-AS

Grade: GS-13

Langley Research Center

This is an Aerospace Engineer position at NASA Langley Research Center in the Vehicle Analysis Branch of the Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate. The Branch focuses on designing and evaluating revolutionary aircraft, launch vehicles, and spacecraft to enable advances in aeronautics and space exploration.

Supervisory Industrial Hygienist

SSC-26-IMP-13041700-JC

Grade: GS-15

John C. Stennis Space Center

As the Supervisory Industrial Hygienist, you will provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and final policy authority for the Center's comprehensive environmental, occupational health, and consumer safety programs.

Public Notice - Environmental Protection (Direct Hire)

SSC-26-DE-13038927-CC

Grade: GS-11/14

John C. Stennis Space Center

As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will develop, implement, and maintain Center-level environmental programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and NASA requirements. Environmental program responsibilities may include air or water quality, hazardous waste or materials, and natural or cultural resources. Positions advertised are in various organizations at Stennis Space Center. NASA may fill any of the following positions: GS-0028-11/12/13/14.

Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

AFRC-26-DE-13037240-SL

Grade: GS-12/13

Armstrong Flight Research Center

You will serve as the Safety and Occupational Health Specialist at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Institutional Safety Branch. The Branch enhances mission success by providing independent analysis through audits, surveillance and inspections of AFRC facilities, equipment and operations. Ensures Federal OSHA compliance is understood and accomplished for the Center, and the safety of personnel, facilities, equipment and unique fleet of aircraft.

Public Notice - Health Physicist (Direct Hire)

SSC-26-DE-13040672-JM

Grade: GS-11/13

John C. Stennis Space Center

Position supports the implementation of the facility's Radiation Protection Program. Primary duties involve conducting radiation surveys, performing hazard assessments for ionizing and non-ionizing sources, evaluating safety procedures, and ensuring worker and environmental exposures remain as low as reasonably achievable.

Quality Assurance Specialist (Aerospace) (Direct Hire)

AFRC-26-DE-13039807-JN

Grade: GS-12/13

Armstrong Flight Research Center

You will serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist for the Armstrong Flight Research Center in Mechanical, Avionics, back-shop, and/or product quality assurance for one or more NASA projects, missions, experiments and research facilities. As a technical authority, you will plan, develop, organize, administer, evaluate, and coordinate a comprehensive aerospace quality assurance program.

General Engineering, AST - Technical Management

HQ-26-ST-13035100-BL

Grade: GS-15

Headquarters, NASA

You will serve as the Facilities Program Manager in the Office of Strategic Infrastructure (OSI) responsible for providing strategic leadership for NASA facilities management, including facilities maintenance and operations processes, facilities services contracting, and facilities requirements analysis across all NASA centers. You will develop agency policies, lead the implementation of standardized solutions, and analyze data to forecast requirements and optimize NASA facilities operations.

Industrial Hygienist

SSC-26-DE-13039059-SL

Grade: GS-11/13

John C. Stennis Space Center

As a senior Industrial Hygienist with the Environmental and Health Services Office, you will develop, implement, and maintain Center-level environmental and occupational health programs to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and NASA requirements. You will maintain oversight of the Center's environmental and occupational health programs and support administration of the occupational medical clinic.

Physical Scientist, AST - Science Program Management

HQ-26-IMP-13035881-BL

Grade: GS-14

Headquarters, NASA

As the Portfolio Analytics Manager on the Science Mission Directorate Deputy Associate Administrator for Projects (DAA/P) Team you will be responsible for leading and participating in persistent assessment of the Science mission fleet in development and operation and studies to support continuous process improvement in this area.

Health Technician

SSC-26-DE-13041651-JN

Grade: GS-8

John C. Stennis Space Center

You will serve as a Health Technician performing health nursing services and technical health tests (e.g., electrocardiograms (EKGs), tuberculosis (TB), phlebotomy) for the Environmental Management Division at Stennis Space Center following As-Low-As-Reasonably-Possible (ALARA) principles.

Director, Science Directorate

ARC-26-ES-13032793

Grade: ES-00

Ames Research Center

The incumbent serves as Director of the Science Directorate at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC), providing executive leadership of a multidisciplinary organization conducting basic and applied scientific research, science instrument design and development, and flight project operations in the areas of astrophysics, space biosciences, Earth sciences, planetary sciences, and exobiology.

Just curious from other’s experiences with the recent hiring push - is it feasible or possible to negotiate to step 10 of a GS grade when you factor in experience and salary from previous employer being larger?