Administrative Specialist

**Duties**:

- Provide business management leadership; organize, plan, direct, coordinate, and lead business operations, administration, and fiscal control functions.
- Write, gather, develop, and check the accuracy of information by researching and by interviewing with Contract Officers, program officials, and policy makers.
- Write responses to Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement inquiries on complex issues.
- Edit, write, memorandums, letters, handbooks, and a wide variety of other written communications necessary for the operation of Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement.
- Coordinate strategic planning efforts and advise/consult on business-related variables that affect planning, integration, coordination, and critical management concerns.
- Assist with managing the internal and external operations of an organization (e.g., tracking communication, and technical accomplishments; solving business related problems; training customers on organizational processes).
- Track planning and programming actions/functions; ensure integration of all financial/business elements for projects (e.g., NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) and Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC).
- 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.
- You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
- This position may require a one-year probationary period.

**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-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level.
- Managing the internal and external administrative operations of an organization to solve business related problems;
- Utilizing information tracking software to edit and maintain reports and records; and
- Interpreting organizational policy requirements to develop new innovative solutions for an organization.**Education**:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

**Additional information**:
If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'- Benefits

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**How You Will Be Evaluated**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

**Direct Hire Authority**: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

- Professional Administrative Operations
- Program/Project Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving

NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Benefits

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