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-09, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Assisting with software development, testing, coding, scripting, data analysis, automation, systems administration, modeling, simulation, or application support; supporting projects involving scientific, engineering, research, or mission-support systems; applying standard methods to solve routine technical problems. OR b) Completed all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 2 full academic years of graduate education in an appropriate field OR d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) You must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Developing, modifying, testing, or integrating software applications or computational tools; supporting systems, databases, cloud or high-performance computing environments; implementing automation or data-processing solutions. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR c) Completed 3 full academic years of graduate education in an appropriate field OR d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Designing, developing, and maintaining software systems or data architectures; applying cybersecurity, software assurance, configuration management, or DevSecOps practices; performance optimization, modeling, simulation, or data analytics. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Leading the design, development, integration, or modernization of software-intensive systems; architecting applications, platforms, or data solutions; evaluating emerging technologies and resolving complex technical issues. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Directing or overseeing major software, computing, data, artificial intelligence, modeling, simulation, cybersecurity, or digital transformation initiatives; integrating cross-organizational requirements and assessing programmatic and technical risk; providing authoritative advice to senior leadership on mission-critical systems, advanced technologies, or enterprise-wide computing strategies. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Leading large, complex, and high-impact technical portfolios; influencing policy, standards, and long-range planning; serving as a senior technical authority or principal advisor to executives on mission, program, or enterprise computer science matters. 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. Required college majors for applicants qualifying on the basis of undergraduate or graduate education only: Computer Engineering. Other majors will qualify if the major includes or is supplemented as follows: a. Computer Science and Pure Mathematics are fully qualifying for Data Analysis, Modeling and Theoretical Simulation Techniques positions without further course requirements. For Data Systems, Hardware Systems and Software Systems positions, Computer Science and Pure Mathematics are qualifying if the major includes or is supplemented by 12 semester hours (or the equivalent) in appropriate Physical Science or Engineering courses and includes or is supplemented by at least two courses shown under "b.2." b. Applied Mathematics is qualifying if includes or is supplemented by at least two of the following courses: 1. For Data Analysis, Modeling and Theoretical Simulation Techniques: numerical methods (or numerical analysis); linear algebra, theory of equations, differential equations, mathematical statistics (if six semester hour course), operating systems, theory of computation, computer networks, programming languages, data structures, data base management, computer graphics, compiler construction, computer architecture, software engineering. 2. For Data Systems, Hardware Systems and Software Systems: electronics, electrical networks, solid-state physics (for transistors, tapes, etc.), optics (for simulation), electricity and magnetism, computer organization, logic design, control systems, communication theory. c. Other appropriate physical science and engineering majors are qualifying if the major includes or is supplemented by six semester hours (or the equivalent) in Mathematics beyond Basic Calculus and includes or is supplemented by at least two courses shown above under "b." Promotion Potential: The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.