International Program Specialist

About the role

NASA is hiring an International Program Specialist for its Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The specialist drafts and negotiates international agreements, advises mission directorates and field centers on the policy, regulatory and legal aspects of international partnerships, manages interactions with international partners and provides expert analysis of space policy developments in assigned regions. The position is full-time, permanent and telework eligible.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and negotiate international agreements for collaboration on space and aeronautics activities.
• Develop briefing materials and policy guidance for NASA officials to maximize the benefit of international cooperation.
• Inform NASA officials on the policies, regulations and laws governing international cooperation.
• Act as liaison with international partner space and aeronautics agencies, other international organizations and U.S. government organizations, obtaining expertise and contacts to represent NASA positions.
• Advise supervisors and OIIR executives so that decisions on international partnerships are timely and effective.

Required profile

• GS-13: one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, such as supporting development of international agreements, supporting NASA leadership in engagements with international space agencies, or developing briefing materials.
• GS-14: one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, leading those same activities.
• Applicants must describe their experience in their own words; copied text may lead to disqualification.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and submit an SF-50 showing eligibility.
• Background investigation and a Secret security clearance are required; occasional travel is expected.

What we offer

• Pay of $121,785 to $187,093 per year (GS 13-14).
• Federal employee benefits, depending on position type and hours.
• Promotion potential to grade 14.