Space Scientist, AST - Planetary Studies (Direct Hire)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Multiple Locations
Posted Jun 11, 2026
Benefits
- Parental leave
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- Non-birth-parent leave
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- Family-building benefits
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- Fertility benefits: Not verified
- Adoption assistance: Not verified
- Surrogacy assistance: Not verified
- Mental health support
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- Relocation assistance
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- Childcare support
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- Learning budget
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- Verification
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- Salary
- $148K-$197K From the posting source
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $111,944 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +13.7% - Much faster than average
54% above the BLS role benchmark for data and ml aggregate.
Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
Schedule
- Shift type
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- Weekend work
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Application
- Cover letter
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- Assessment
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- Deadline
- Not stated
Where they hire
Hires in: AL, CA, DC, FL, MD, MS, OH, TX, VA From the posting source
About this role
Space Scientist, AST - Planetary Studies (Direct Hire) Multiple Locations Summary As the Planetary Data Officer with the Planetary Science Division (PSD), Science Mission Directorate (SMD), you will lead the PSD Data Services Program. You will be the division's authority for data management, coordinating all data- and software-related activities. You will be responsible for policies and procedures that govern the program and the projects within it, and the resources, procurement, and funding necessary to operate it. You will coordinate across SMD and the agency as needed. Duties Leads and coordinates all activities of the Planetary Science Division (PSD) Data Services Program, including the establishment and management of projects within the program. Aligns program activities with applicable laws, Executive Orders, NASA Procedural Requirements and Directives, and Science Mission Directorate (SMD) directives, to make Planetary Science data accessible, rigorous, and useful for decision-making. Develops an executable budget within the Program Resource Guidance provided annually, identifies associated risks and potential mitigations, and during execution, manages and reports cost performance. Collaborates in the consistent implementation of data systems and services across SMD, through regular engagement with other SMD division Data Officers and the SMD Office of the Chief Science Data Officer (OCSDO). Represents the Planetary Science Division in OCSDO governing boards and strategic planning activities. Manages cloud storage and services for the Planetary Science Division, including the implementation of governance measures to manage cost and ensure secure access. Reviews and approves Open Science Data Management Plans, including any waivers, for the Planetary Science Division
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