Senior Interagency Advisor, Export Control & Interagency Liaison Division

NASA•District of Columbia, DC, US• Full Time

Posted 2 months ago• Business & Finance• Mechanical

Compensation

$151,661–$217,332/year

Job Description

Summary

NASA's senior advisor and principal liaison to the Department of War (DoW) advises on matters involving the totality of NASA missions with particular emphasis on science, technology, research, and development activities. The incumbent provides authoritative guidance across defense-related interagency issues, engagements and partnerships, represents NASA in high-level policy forums, and ensures alignment of NASA 's programs with national policy priorities.

Open & closing dates

02/10/2026 to 02/25/2026

Salary $151,661 to - $217,332 per year Pay scale & grade SL 00

Location

Who Can Apply

The area of consideration for this position is open to current NASA civil service employees on career, career conditional, or NASA term appointments with conversion eligibility. A person is considered to be in the civil service only if occupying a civil service position at the time of application.

Duties

The Senior Interagency Advisor, Export Control & Interagency Liaison Division:

Serves as NASA's senior representative in negotiations and policy discussions with Department of War (DoW) and other federal agencies on national security issues.
Shapes interagency strategies that integrate NASA capabilities with national security priorities; coordinates positions for senior NASA leadership in high-impact forums.
Coordinates NASA-wide review and approval of White House national security policy matters. Provides authoritative advice on laws, regulations, directives, and national security policies affecting NASA.
Interprets complex national security policy and statutory/regulatory frameworks; develops agency guidance and risk-mitigation approaches for sensitive collaborations.
Assesses and advises on technical matters impacting interagency cooperation, including dual-use technologies, industrial base and supply chain for collaborative activities.
Leads the development of specialized decision memoranda for NASA executives on interagency initiatives, to include technical matters.
Builds and sustains relationships with senior officials, including DoW leadership and other high-ranking counterparts, to advance NASA's objectives.
Represents NASA in high-level working groups, briefings, and White House-led policy processes on sensitive or controversial topics; secures agreements and resolve disputes through negotiation.
Conceives, plans, and manages cross-agency initiatives that synchronize NASA technical programs with national security priorities.
Leads internal governance activities to drive timely execution of interagency actions and commitments.

Requirements

The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
Successful completion of random drug screening may be required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the position.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with at least 1 year of directly related experience equivalent to the GS-15 level in leading cross-agency strategies that align civil space capabilities with national security priorities, including shaping positions for senior decision forums and achieving inter-agency agreement on sensitive issues. In order to be successful in the position, substantial knowledge across relevant space systems or technologies sufficient to advise at an authoritative level and assess implications for national security collaboration also is required.

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 position. NASA strictly prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tools to draft application or assessment responses. For more information, please refer to NASA's guidance: https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must also address each of the Senior Level (SL) Evaluation Criteria listed below. Failure to address these criteria will result in your application being rated ineligible. For the full definition of the SL Evaluation Criteria please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/executiveleadership/#SL-Evaluation-Criteria. Please include your full name on all documents submitted.

SL EVALUATION CRITERIA:

1. Technical Excellence and Contributions

Experience/Accomplishments
Technical and Strategic Problem Solving
Information Transfer

2. Corporate Cooperation and Technical Leadership Skills

No Educational Requirement

Evaluation

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicants that meet minimum eligibility requirements outlined in the Qualifications and Education (if applicable) sections of the vacancy announcement will be referred to an executive panel for further evaluation. The panel reviews and evaluates the candidate's resume against each SL criterion. Candidates may receive an interview for further evaluation and/or be asked to provide a list of references. The panel will make a recommendation to the appropriate approving authority.

These competencies will be assessed using technical assessments. They may also be evaluated during a structured interview:

Technical Work and Team Management
Partnering
Technical Competence
Creativity and Innovation
Planning and Evaluating
Problem Solving
Teaching Others

Required Documents

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may be removed from consideration for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.

RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience (start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties), applicable education at a minimum, and your contact information. Your 2-page resume should also address the SL Evaluation Criteria. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry.

Please see this guidance: . Note: if any of the following types of information are included on your resume, your application package may be disqualified:

Classified or government sensitive information.
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
Encrypted and digitally signed documents.

If your resume contains any of the above information, you must redact that information prior to the submission of your application.

VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USAJOBS when you apply to this vacancy.

You may be asked to provide additional documentation to support your eligibility and the information provided in your application package. For example, we may request transcripts, SF-50s, etc. Therefore, we encourage you to have these documents prepared and ready when requested. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.