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 at the GS-7, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level: Assisting with analysis or testing of IT systems or components to support operational or mission requirements under close supervision; Preparing basic technical documentation or status reports in support of IT projects or system activities. To qualify for the GS-9, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level: Assisting others in analyzing technical or system requirements to help identify issues and support the operation of IT or mission systems; Assisting others in developing, testing, or maintaining software, tools, or system components to support functionality, performance, or user needs. To qualify for the GS-11, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Supporting coordinating system monitoring activities, identifying operational issues, and directing timely resolutions that support safe and reliable mission or training operations; Supporting analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures, tools, and system configurations that contribute to mission readiness. To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Coordinating system monitoring activities, identifying operational issues, and directing timely resolutions that support safe and reliable mission or training operations; Analyzing operational data and updating requirements to improve procedures, tools, and system configurations that contribute to mission readiness. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Conducting advanced analysis of mission, operational, or system performance data to inform organizational strategies, optimize procedures or tools, and drive decisions affecting mission readiness; Providing technical leadership for cross-disciplinary teams, including coordinating complex workflows, delivering high-level recommendations to management, and communicating operational or system needs. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Analyzing and resolving complex technology system or application issues to support operational performance and mission requirements; Leading enterprise-level analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of highly complex technology system, application, infrastructure, and integration issues with significant impact on mission execution, operational continuity, and organizational performance across multiple functional areas. To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level: Directing the development, modernization, and governance of system requirements, enterprise technical solutions, and business process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness, cybersecurity posture, interoperability, scalability, and long-term mission capability; Serving as a senior technical authority and strategic advisor collaborating with executive leadership, program managers, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and cross-functional stakeholders to assess enterprise technical needs, lead implementation of mission-critical solutions, and develop data-driven recommendations aligned with organizational priorities and evolving operational requirements. AND You MUST also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section below. 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. 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.