Management Analyst

Full Job Description

This position is in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Audits (OA) conducting independent, objective audits, reviews, and other examinations of NASA and NASA contractor programs and projects to improve NASA operations.

The OA provides a broad range of professional audit and advisory services, performs focused reviews of specific management issues, comments on NASA policies, and is responsible for oversight of NASA audits performed under contract or by other Federal agencies.

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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Planning for and researching business or management practices for application to organizational programs or operations; Leading teams responsible for completing significant portions of reviews of program/project/organizational efficiency or productivity; Presenting the results of analysis which support changes or improvements in Agency policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders at various levels via oral communication.

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. Major Duties:

• Conducts evaluations of ongoing NASA functions to ensure the organization meets its stated goals and identifies areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced.
• Prepares written documents, including substantial, detailed audit, policy analysis, and/or performance evaluation reports) that provide findings, guidance, and recommendations to NASA, Congress, and other audiences.
• Informs the work assignment supervisor of the progress of the assignment, identifying potentially controversial matters or far-reaching implications as appropriate.
• Conducts research, planning and assessments of NASA's program, products and services within specified areas of responsibility.
• Recommends actions necessary to maintain or improve improve program/project/organizational efficiency and productivity that result in changes or improvements in organization, staffing, work methods, and procedures.
• Presents findings and recommendations on complex issues or problems impacting major programs.