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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for nasa security in Silver Spring, MD is $69,961.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $84,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A NASA Security professional’s day-to-day duties typically include monitoring facility access points, conducting security patrols, managing identification verification, and responding to alarms or security incidents. You’ll often collaborate with federal law enforcement, IT security teams, and other facility staff to regularly assess risks and update safety protocols. Preparing detailed reports, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and participating in emergency drills are also part of the routine. The highly collaborative and mission-critical nature of this environment means you’ll work closely with others to protect sensitive assets while maintaining a secure and welcoming workplace.

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A NASA Security job involves protecting NASA facilities, personnel, and sensitive information. Security professionals handle access control, patrols, surveillance, and emergency response to ensure compliance with federal regulations. They may also work on cybersecurity measures to safeguard data and communications. These positions can range from physical security officers to cybersecurity specialists, depending on the role. Security personnel must often pass background checks and obtain security clearances.

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To thrive as a NASA Security professional, you need a background in security operations, risk assessment, and knowledge of federal security protocols—often supported by credentials such as a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related fields, and relevant security clearances. Familiarity with surveillance systems, access control technologies, incident reporting software, and mandatory certifications like Security+ or Federal Protective Service training are commonly expected. Strong attention to detail, discretion, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are vital to ensure the protection of sensitive NASA facilities, personnel, and information from potential threats or breaches.

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Grants Program and Systems Analyst - NASA HQ

asrcfh

Washington, DC

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

ASRC Federal AFSS is a premier provider of systems engineering, software engineering, system integration and project management services for real-time, mission-critical defense systems. We are seeking a Senior Project Support / Grants Program and Systems Analyst to provide expert level support to a NASA contract in Washington DC.  

Job Description: 

The Grants Program and Systems Analyst provides professional support services to NASA’s Office of Procurement (OP), specifically within the Procurement and Grants Policy Division (PGPD), Grant Operations Management (GOM). The role supports NASA’s enterprise-wide grants and cooperative agreement functions, including NASA guidance development, training development, and communications. 

Work Environment and Requirements 

  • Work is performed onsite at NASA Headquarters and Goddard Space Flight Center.
  • Occasional travel may be required
  • Normal NASA security requirements apply. 

Responsibilities:  

Federal Policy Monitoring and Analysis 

  • Monitor Federal-wide policy changes from Executive Orders, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Department of Treasury, General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and interagency councils.
  • Identify relevance and impacts to NASA grants and cooperative agreements.
  • Assist in conducting detailed impact analyses and map changes to NASA guidance, practices, systems, templates, and workflows.
  • Assist with adoption recommendations, implementation plans, and change-management artifacts (FAQs, briefings).
  • Collaborate to translate evolving grants management regulations and business requirements into detailed functional requirements, user stories, business rules, and system change requests for implementation within enterprise grants management systems. 

Grants Management Systems 

  • Partner with stakeholders to define, prioritize, validate, and implement enhancements that ensure grants management systems remain compliant with changing federal requirements. 
  • Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of grants management system change requests, including requirements gathering, documentation, stakeholder coordination, impact analysis, prioritization, user acceptance testing, implementation tracking, and post-deployment validation. 
  • Monitor and report the status of system enhancement requests, providing executive-level updates on implementation progress, milestone completion, outstanding risks, and anticipated impacts to operations. 
 
 

Policy Interpretation and Guidance 

  • Interpret, apply, and advise on federal assistance regulations to ensure agency-wide compliance and effective oversight.

  • Translate technical and regulatory data into clear, concise summaries for diverse audiences, including senior appointees and leadership councils. 

  • Develop actionable insights from data pulls to support substantial progress assessments. 

  • Provide clear, consistent interpretations of Federal grant policies and NASA grant guidance. 

  • Develop and maintain practical reference guides and tools that support policy execution. 

 
 
 
 

Data Collection & Reporting Support 

 
 
 
  • Extract, clean, synthesize, and present complex award data for internal reviews, OMB submissions, senior appointee briefings, and enterprise reporting.  
  • Develop and execute enterprise data calls to produce reporting products and briefing materials for Agency-level and executive-level decision-making.
  • Assist in organizing monthly reports, charts, memos, and related documentation. 

Knowledge Management 

  • Maintain organized documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility. 

General Program Support  

  • Support senior leadership with policy alignment and program reviews. 
  • Perform professional support functions across GOM’s business areas as assigned. 
  • Collaborate with Mission Directorates, Centers, and HQ offices to support consistent Agency-wide practices. 
 
 

Requirements: 

  • Individual must meet government NAC and citizenship/permanent residency requirements for access to NASA GSFC. Extensive background investigation will be performed as a requirement of the job. Some travel may be required. 
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills. 
  • Hands-on experience with federal grant management systems used to process awards, track status, and ensure compliance. 
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. 
  • Ability to interpret and operationalize grant statutes, regulations, and policies; eligibility requirements; and funding restrictions. 
  • Ability to work independently and navigate evolving work environments. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Experience developing training and/or technical reference materials. 
  • Proficiency with presentation software and professional documentation. 
  • Ability to prioritize and reprioritize workload in response to occasional urgent, high-visibility requests and perform effectively under tight deadlines.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Education and Experience:  

  • Minimum experience: 3–5 years of experience in Federal grants, cooperative agreements, and Federal financial assistance policy, or related policy roles.
  • Preferred experience: 5–7+ years in grants management and compliance oversight.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance, including cost principles, administrative requirements, and audit standards.  
  • Understanding of the NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Manual (GCAM).
  • Experience managing the full lifecycle of federal grants and cooperative agreements, including award issuance, monitoring, and closeout.
  • Experience navigating NASA specific guidance and standards.
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Certified Grants Management Specialist or Certified Grant Professional Certifications preferred but not required.
  • Experience specifically related to Federal research and development grants and cooperative agreements preferred, but not required.
  • Experience with the following tools is highly preferred: 
    • NSPIRES 
    • Grants.gov 
    • SAM.gov 
    • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) 
    • National Institutes of Health’s eRA Commons is a plus 
 
 
 
 
 

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