Restoring NASA’s Core Competencies

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.

Opportunities

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.

For information on the hiring process, application guidance, and resume tips, you are invited to attend the following upcoming virtual session, and refer to corresponding presentation.

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. 

For answers to common questions about applying to NASA’s Restoring Core Competencies initiative, refer to the FAQ.

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.
  • Review the hiring process slide deck and join the virtual session below to learn more about the application process, application guidance, and resume tips.
    • April 24, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET
      • Please access this link five minutes before the designated start time to connect to the session.
  • 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. Visit USAJOBS to apply.
• Phase 2 : Mission Systems & Plan, Train, Fly Announcements & Supervisors
  • Job series: 301, 343, 801, 1640, 2210
    • Opening May 14 and closing May 21
• Phase 3: Plan, Train, Fly Announcements & Supervisors
  • Job series: 301, 343, 801, 1640, 2210
    • Opening June 10 and closing June 17