Restoring NASA’s Core Competencies

by | Apr 16, 2026 | Climate Change

NASA is taking deliberate steps to strengthen its core capabilities. This effort is focused on strengthening NASA’s technical authority by bringing core, mission-critical positions into the civil service.

As part of this approach, the agency is assessing where critical work is best performed, either in-house or through our valued industry partners. The process will be implemented in phases to ensure continuity for ongoing missions and to provide time for strategic planning.

Each NASA Center will be working over the coming months to complete their assessments and begin announcing vacancies. As information and vacancy announcements become available, we’ll share it here.

Visit NASA’s How to Apply page for more information on applying, including creating a USAJOBS account and tips for building a two-page federal resume. 

Johnson Space Center

The Flight Operations Directorate is hiring critical mission positions to support a wide variety of functional areas. Announcements will open in three phases and will span multiple occupational series and grade levels. All announcements will be posted on USAJobs.gov.

Mission Systems

Real-Time Console Operations | Systems Architecture & Systems Engineering | Communications, Networks, and Ground Systems | Software Development for Ops and Training | Cybersecurity & Data Management | Facilities & Integrated Mission Infrastructure

Plan, Train, Fly

Spaceflight Systems | Flight Dynamics | EVA, Robotics, and Crew Operations | Operations Integration | Vehicle Integration | Safety

Phase 1 : Mission Systems & GS 14 Tech/Lead/Supv Announcements

Job series: 1640, 2210, 801

Opening April 22 and closing April 29 (USAJOBS link will be posted here once available)

Phase 2 : Mission Systems & Plan, Train, Fly Announcements & Super …

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