Senior Scientist for Mars Exploration

National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Headquarters, NASA · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Headquarters, NASA

Location

Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

Type

Full Time

Job Description

The Senior Scientist for Mars Exploration reports directly to the Planetary Science Division (PSD) Director on all matters pertaining to the science of Mars and Mars Exploration. The incumbent provides recommendations, advice, and consultation on all science-related aspects of NASA's Mars Exploration Program (MEP) and Mars Sample Return Campaign. Recommends the scientific strategy for the exploration of Mars and ensures the implementation of the science content of the program is optimized.

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Conditions of Employment

The individual selected will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug screening may be required.
Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.

Qualifications

Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with at least 1 year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15 level in managing activities (science mission and/or research) related to exploration of the planet Mars, including having a track record of publishing research papers related to Mars. Candidates must have nationally/internationally recognized experience in coordinating and collaborating across an expansive network of colleagues/stakeholders in the Mars and planetary science communities as well as complex external organizations regarding science missions and/or research programs for Mars exploration efforts.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you MUST address each Senior Level (SL) Evaluation Criteria separately not to exceed a total of ten (10) pages. If you fail to do so, your application will be rated ineligible. Please cite experience directly related to the specialized experience requirements (outlined above) when addressing the SL evaluation criteria #2 (Technical Excellence and Contributions) and SL evaluation criteria #5 (Corporate Cooperation and Technical Leadership Skills). For the full definition of the SL Evaluation Criteria and Process please click here. Please include your full name on all documents submitted.

SL EVALUATION CRITERIA:

1. Education Level and Training

2. Technical Excellence and Contributions
a. Experience/Accomplishments
b. Technical and Strategic Problem Solving
c. Information Transfer

3. Awards and Recognition

4. Outside Professional Activities

5. Corporate Cooperation and Technical Leadership Skills

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. To be eligible, you must clearly state in your resume the following: degree, major and/or minor, and college/university.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in engineering, physical science, mathematics, life sciences, computer science, or other field of science.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a credential evaluation service that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.

Additional information

This position is concurrently advertised on USAJOBS via announcement HQ-24-SL-2432868, and open to current Federal civil service (career or career conditional appointments) or NASA terms employees with conversion eligibility. Only one selection will be made. Federal civil service (career or career conditional appointments) or NASA terms employees with conversion eligibility should apply to announcement HQ-24-SL-2432868.

This position is full-time remote and the duties can be performed from anywhere. The candidate's duty station location will be determined after selection.

Amended to extend closing date to 6/14/24.

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06/09/2024

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