General Engineer, AST, Technical Management (Direct Hire)
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Position ID:
HQ-26-DE-12939864-JK
City:
Washington, District of Columbia
Date Posted:
2026-04-22
Expiration Time:
2026-04-24
Job Type:
Job Category:
General Engineering
Salary:
169279 - 197200 PA
Job Summary
You will serve as Utilities Program Manager responsible for providing strategic leadership for NASA utilities management, including commodity procurement, transmission, delivery, and system sustainment across all NASA centers. You will develop agency policies, lead the implementation of standardized solutions, and analyze data to forecast requirements and optimize the reliability and efficiency of utility systems and facilities operations.
Job Description
In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. 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. NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Managing utility commodities, including overseeing procurement and administration of major utility contracts for regulatory compliance; Performing long-range planning activities for utilities infrastructure investment and sustainment, this may include assessing current and future utility needs, developing strategic plans for infrastructure upgrades and replacements, and ensuring the ongoing reliability and efficiency of utility systems; Leading the development, training, and implementation of facilities management solutions in at least two of the following disciplines: design, construction, demolition, maintenance, or operations. 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.