**Workforce Competency Dictionary**

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[PREFACE 8](#preface)

[PURPOSE 8](#purpose)

[CMS USAGE POLICY 8](#cms-usage-policy)

[Intended Use 8](#intended-use)

[Restrictions and Limitations 8](#restrictions-and-limitations)

[Disclaimer 9](#disclaimer)

[BUSINESS RULES & GUIDELINES 9](#business-rules-guidelines)

[REVISION HISTORY 10](#revision-history)

[1. Business Knowledge Domain 12](#business-knowledge-domain)

[1.1. Business Operations Competency Suite
12](#business-operations-competency-suite)

[1.1.1. Partnership & Business Development (BUSDEV) \[116\]
12](#partnership-business-development-busdev-116)

[1.1.2. Business IT Systems (BITSYS) \[131\]
12](#business-it-systems-bitsys-131)

[1.1.2.1. Information Resources Planning and Evaluation (BITPLAN)
\[1078\]
12](#information-resources-planning-and-evaluation-bitplan-1078)

[1.1.2.2. IT Architecture (BITARCH) \[1079\]
12](#it-architecture-bitarch-1079)

[1.1.2.3. Information Systems Security (BITSECURE) \[1081\]
12](#information-systems-security-bitsecure-1081)

[1.1.3. Business Management (BUSMMT) \[113\]
13](#business-management-busmmt-113)

[1.1.4. Commercial Technology (COMTEC) \[117\]
13](#commercial-technology-comtec-117)

[1.1.5. Education Programs and Technologies (EDTECH) \[137\]
13](#education-programs-and-technologies-edtech-137)

[1.1.6. Export Control (EXPORT) \[144\] 13](#export-control-export-144)

[1.1.7. Governmental Affairs (GOVAF) \[136\]
13](#governmental-affairs-govaf-136)

[1.1.8. Inspection, Investigation and Compliance (INSCOMP) \[127\]
13](#inspection-investigation-and-compliance-inscomp-127)

[1.1.9. Legal (LEGAL) \[125\] 14](#legal-legal-125)

[1.1.9.1. Paralegal (PARALEGAL) \[1082\] 14](#paralegal-paralegal-1082)

[1.1.9.2. Intellectual Property Law (INTPROPLAW) \[1083\]
14](#intellectual-property-law-intproplaw-1083)

[1.1.9.3. General Law (GENERALLAW) \[1084\]
14](#general-law-generallaw-1084)

[1.1.9.4. Contracts Law (CONTRCTLAW) \[1085\]
14](#contracts-law-contrctlaw-1085)

[1.1.9.5. Personnel/EEO Law (PERSONLAW) \[1086\]
14](#personneleeo-law-personlaw-1086)

[1.1.9.6. Environmental Law (ENVLAW) \[1087\]
14](#environmental-law-envlaw-1087)

[1.1.10. Public Communications & Outreach (PUBLICOMM) \[135\]
14](#public-communications-outreach-publicomm-135)

[1.1.11. International Program Development (INTLPGMDEV) \[157\]
15](#international-program-development-intlpgmdev-157)

[1.1.12. Policy Management (POLICYMGMT) \[169\]
15](#policy-management-policymgmt-169)

[1.2. Financial Operations Competency Suite
15](#financial-operations-competency-suite)

[1.2.1. Budgeting Management (BUDGETMMT) \[119\]
15](#budgeting-management-budgetmmt-119)

[1.2.2. Acquisition and Contract Management (CONMMT) \[124\]
15](#acquisition-and-contract-management-conmmt-124)

[1.2.2.1. Acquisition Planning (ACQPLAN) \[1093\]
15](#acquisition-planning-acqplan-1093)

[1.2.2.2. Contract Formation (CONFORMAT) \[1094\]
16](#contract-formation-conformat-1094)

[1.2.2.3. Contract Management and Performance Assesment (CONPERFORM)
\[1095\]
16](#contract-management-and-performance-assesment-conperform-1095)

[1.2.3. Cost Estimation and Analysis (COSTEST) \[121\]
16](#cost-estimation-and-analysis-costest-121)

[1.2.4. Financial Management (FINMMT) \[118\]
16](#financial-management-finmmt-118)

[1.2.5. Internal Control / Audit (INTAUD) \[120\]
16](#internal-control-audit-intaud-120)

[1.3. Institutional Operations & Support Competency Suite
17](#institutional-operations-support-competency-suite)

[1.3.1. Institutional Environmental Engineering & Management (ENVENGMMT)
\[133\]
17](#institutional-environmental-engineering-management-envengmmt-133)

[1.3.1.1. Institutional Environmental Planning/NEPA (ENVPLAN) \[1088\]
17](#institutional-environmental-planningnepa-envplan-1088)

[1.3.1.2. Institutional Environmental Remediation (ENVREMED) \[1089\]
17](#institutional-environmental-remediation-envremed-1089)

[1.3.2. Fire Protection Engineering (FIREPROT) \[143\]
17](#fire-protection-engineering-fireprot-143)

[1.3.3. Master Planning (MASTERPLAN) \[167\]
17](#master-planning-masterplan-167)

[1.3.4. Institutional Logistics, Supply and Transportation (LOGSUPTRAN)
\[134\]
18](#institutional-logistics-supply-and-transportation-logsuptran-134)

[1.3.5. Security & Program Protection (SECURITY) \[126\]
18](#security-program-protection-security-126)

[1.3.5.1. Physical Security (SECPHYSCL) \[1072\]
18](#physical-security-secphyscl-1072)

[1.3.5.2. Counterintelligence/Counterterrorism Analysis, Investigation
and Liaison (SECOUNTER) \[1073\]
18](#counterintelligencecounterterrorism-analysis-investigation-and-liaison-secounter-1073)

[1.3.5.3. Information Security (SECINFO) \[1074\]
18](#information-security-secinfo-1074)

[1.3.5.4. National Security Systems (SECNATION) \[1075\]
18](#national-security-systems-secnation-1075)

[1.3.5.5. Personnel Security (SECPERSON) \[1076\]
18](#personnel-security-secperson-1076)

[1.3.5.6. Industrial Security (SECINDUST) \[1077\]
19](#industrial-security-secindust-1077)

[1.3.6. Emergency Management (EMERGMMT) \[151\]
19](#emergency-management-emergmmt-151)

[1.3.7. Occupational and Environmental Health (OCCHEALTH) \[130\]
19](#occupational-and-environmental-health-occhealth-130)

[1.3.7.1. Occupational Medicine (OCCMED) \[1066\]
19](#occupational-medicine-occmed-1066)

[1.3.7.2. Industrial Hygiene (OCCHYGIENE) \[1067\]
20](#industrial-hygiene-occhygiene-1067)

[1.3.7.3. Health Physics (OCCPHYSICS) \[1068\]
20](#health-physics-occphysics-1068)

[1.3.7.4. Employee Assistance (OCCASSIST) \[1069\]
20](#employee-assistance-occassist-1069)

[1.3.8. Facilities Engineering and Management (FACENG) \[112\]
20](#facilities-engineering-and-management-faceng-112)

[1.3.8.1. Facility Civil Engineering (FACIVENG) \[1090\]
20](#facility-civil-engineering-faciveng-1090)

[1.3.8.2. Facility Mechanical Engineering (FACMECHENG) \[1091\]
20](#facility-mechanical-engineering-facmecheng-1091)

[1.3.8.3. Facility Electrical Engineering (FACELECENG) \[1092\]
21](#facility-electrical-engineering-faceleceng-1092)

[1.3.8.4. Construction Management (FACONSTMMT) \[1096\]
21](#construction-management-faconstmmt-1096)

[1.3.8.5. Real Property Management (FACPROPRTY) \[1097\]
21](#real-property-management-facproprty-1097)

[1.3.8.6. Facilities Operations and Maintenance (FACOPSMAIN) \[1098\]
21](#facilities-operations-and-maintenance-facopsmain-1098)

[1.3.9. Institutional Aircraft Operations (AIROPS) \[152\]
21](#institutional-aircraft-operations-airops-152)

[1.3.10. Research, Development or Flight Facility Planning (FACLTYPLAN)
\[168\]
21](#research-development-or-flight-facility-planning-facltyplan-168)

[1.3.11. Workplace Safety (WORKSAFETY) \[150\]
22](#workplace-safety-worksafety-150)

[1.4. Workforce Operations & Support Competency Suite
22](#workforce-operations-support-competency-suite)

[1.4.1. Diversity Management (DIVERSEMMT) \[158\]
22](#diversity-management-diversemmt-158)

[1.4.2. Human Capital Management (HUMCAPMMT) \[128\]
22](#human-capital-management-humcapmmt-128)

[1.4.3. Equal Opportunity Management (EEOMMT) \[129\]
22](#equal-opportunity-management-eeommt-129)

[1.4.4. Professional Administrative Operations (PROFADMOPS) \[115\]
23](#professional-administrative-operations-profadmops-115)

[1.4.5. Para-Professional Business Operations (PARABUSOPS) \[165\]
23](#para-professional-business-operations-parabusops-165)

[2. Engineering & Technology Knowledge Domain
23](#engineering-technology-knowledge-domain)

[2.1. Engineering of Systems Competency Suite
23](#engineering-of-systems-competency-suite)

[2.1.1. Design and Development Engineering (DESDEVENG) \[8\]
23](#design-and-development-engineering-desdeveng-8)

[2.1.1.1. Structural Design and Development Engineering (DDESTRUCT)
\[1028\]
23](#structural-design-and-development-engineering-ddestruct-1028)

[2.1.1.2. Electrical Design and Development Engineering (DDEELEC)
\[1029\]
23](#electrical-design-and-development-engineering-ddeelec-1029)

[2.1.1.3. Propulsion Design and Development Engineering (DDEPROP)
\[1030\]
24](#propulsion-design-and-development-engineering-ddeprop-1030)

[2.1.1.4. Test Fixtures and GSE Design and Development Engineering
(DDETEST) \[1031\]
24](#test-fixtures-and-gse-design-and-development-engineering-ddetest-1031)

[2.1.2. Engineering and Science Support (ENGSCISUP) \[11\]
24](#engineering-and-science-support-engscisup-11)

[2.1.3. Integration Engineering (INTEGENG) \[9\]
24](#integration-engineering-integeng-9)

[2.1.3.1. Structural Integration Engineering (INTSTRUCT) \[1032\]
24](#structural-integration-engineering-intstruct-1032)

[2.1.3.2. Materials Integration Engineering (INTMATER) \[1033\]
25](#materials-integration-engineering-intmater-1033)

[2.1.3.3. Systems Integration Engineering (INTSYSTEMS) \[1034\]
25](#systems-integration-engineering-intsystems-1034)

[2.1.3.4. Electrical Integration Engineering (INTELECT) \[1035\]
25](#electrical-integration-engineering-intelect-1035)

[2.1.3.5. Propulsion Integration Engineering (INTPROPEL) \[1036\]
25](#propulsion-integration-engineering-intpropel-1036)

[2.1.4. Manufacturing Engineering (MANUFACT) \[24\]
25](#manufacturing-engineering-manufact-24)

[2.1.5. Process Engineering (PROCESSENG) \[114\]
26](#process-engineering-processeng-114)

[2.1.6. Systems Engineering (SYSTEMSENG) \[7\]
26](#systems-engineering-systemseng-7)

[2.1.7. Test Engineering (TESTENG) \[10\]
26](#test-engineering-testeng-10)

[2.1.7.1. Structural Test Engineering (TSTSTRUCT) \[1037\]
26](#structural-test-engineering-tststruct-1037)

[2.1.7.2. Materials Test Engineering (TSTMATER) \[1038\]
27](#materials-test-engineering-tstmater-1038)

[2.1.7.3. Thermal Test Engineering (TSTTHERMO) \[1039\]
27](#thermal-test-engineering-tstthermo-1039)

[2.1.7.4. Electrical Test Engineering (TSTELECT) \[1040\]
27](#electrical-test-engineering-tstelect-1040)

[2.1.7.5. Propulsion Test Engineering (TSTPROPUL) \[1041\]
27](#propulsion-test-engineering-tstpropul-1041)

[2.2. Systems Analysis & Mission Planning Competency Suite
27](#systems-analysis-mission-planning-competency-suite)

[2.2.1. Advanced Mission Analysis (ADVMIS) \[89\]
27](#advanced-mission-analysis-advmis-89)

[2.2.2. Aerospace Systems Concept Development & Technology Assessment
(ASCDTA) \[90\]
28](#aerospace-systems-concept-development-technology-assessment-ascdta-90)

[2.2.3. Mission Analysis and Planning (MAP) \[1\]
28](#mission-analysis-and-planning-map-1)

[2.2.4. Mission Flight Design (FLTDSG) \[2\]
28](#mission-flight-design-fltdsg-2)

[2.3. Aeronautics Competency Suite 28](#aeronautics-competency-suite)

[2.3.1. Acoustics (ACOUSTICS) \[103\] 28](#acoustics-acoustics-103)

[2.3.2. Aerodynamics (AERODYN) \[101\] 28](#aerodynamics-aerodyn-101)

[2.3.3. Aeroelasticity (AEROELA) \[100\]
29](#aeroelasticity-aeroela-100)

[2.3.4. Aerothermodynamics (AEROTHM) \[102\]
29](#aerothermodynamics-aerothm-102)

[2.3.5. Air Traffic Systems (AIRTRAFFIC) \[108\]
29](#air-traffic-systems-airtraffic-108)

[2.3.6. Flight Dynamics (FLTDYN) \[98\] 29](#flight-dynamics-fltdyn-98)

[2.3.7. Simulation/Flight Research Systems (SIMFLTSYS) \[110\]
29](#simulationflight-research-systems-simfltsys-110)

[2.4. Human and Biological Competency Suite
29](#human-and-biological-competency-suite)

[2.4.1. Aerospace Medicine (AEROMED) \[36\]
29](#aerospace-medicine-aeromed-36)

[2.4.1.1. Medical Practice (MDPRACTICE) \[1070\]
30](#medical-practice-mdpractice-1070)

[2.4.1.2. Behavioral Health (MDBEHAVIOR) \[1071\]
30](#behavioral-health-mdbehavior-1071)

[2.4.2. Bioengineering (BIOENG) \[58\] 30](#bioengineering-bioeng-58)

[2.4.3. Biomedical Engineering (BIOMEDENG) \[35\]
30](#biomedical-engineering-biomedeng-35)

[2.4.4. Biomimetics (BIOMIMETIC) \[59\] 30](#biomimetics-biomimetic-59)

[2.4.5. Crew Systems and Aviation Operations (CSAOPS) \[97\]
30](#crew-systems-and-aviation-operations-csaops-97)

[2.4.6. Extravehicular Activity Systems (EAS) \[38\]
30](#extravehicular-activity-systems-eas-38)

[2.4.7. Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) \[37\]
31](#environmental-control-and-life-support-systems-eclss-37)

[2.4.8. Habitability and Environmental Factors (ENVFACT) \[39\]
31](#habitability-and-environmental-factors-envfact-39)

[2.4.9. Fundamental Human Factors Research (HUMFACTRES) \[40\]
31](#fundamental-human-factors-research-humfactres-40)

[2.4.9.1. Biomechanics and Ergonomics Fundamental Research (HFRBIOMECH)
\[1005\]
31](#biomechanics-and-ergonomics-fundamental-research-hfrbiomech-1005)

[2.4.9.2. Habitability and Environmental Psychology Fundamental Research
(HFRHABIT) \[1006\]
31](#habitability-and-environmental-psychology-fundamental-research-hfrhabit-1006)

[2.4.9.3. Perception and Psychophysics Fundamental Research (HFRPERCEPT)
\[1007\]
31](#perception-and-psychophysics-fundamental-research-hfrpercept-1007)

[2.4.9.4. Psychophysiology Fundamental Research (HFRPSYPHY) \[1008\]
31](#psychophysiology-fundamental-research-hfrpsyphy-1008)

[2.4.9.5. Fatigue, Alertness, Circadian Rhythms Fundamental Research
(HFRATIGUE) \[1009\]
32](#fatigue-alertness-circadian-rhythms-fundamental-research-hfratigue-1009)

[2.4.9.6. Cognitive Science Fundamental Research (HFRCOG) \[1010\]
32](#cognitive-science-fundamental-research-hfrcog-1010)

[2.4.9.7. Communication and Knowledge Management Fundamental Research
(HFRCOMM) \[1011\]
32](#communication-and-knowledge-management-fundamental-research-hfrcomm-1011)

[2.4.9.8. Decision Making and Risk Management Fundamental Research
(HFRDECISMK) \[1012\]
32](#decision-making-and-risk-management-fundamental-research-hfrdecismk-1012)

[2.4.9.9. Organizational Science Fundamental Research (HFRORG) \[1013\]
32](#organizational-science-fundamental-research-hfrorg-1013)

[2.4.9.10. Human-Machine Interaction Fundamental Research (HFRHUMMACH)
\[1014\]
32](#human-machine-interaction-fundamental-research-hfrhummach-1014)

[2.4.9.11. Manual Control Fundamental Research (HFRMANCNTL) \[1015\]
32](#manual-control-fundamental-research-hfrmancntl-1015)

[2.4.9.12. Supervisory Control Fundamental Research (HFRSUPCNTL)
\[1016\] 32](#supervisory-control-fundamental-research-hfrsupcntl-1016)

[2.4.9.13. Training and Adaptation Fundamental Research (HFRTRNG)
\[1017\] 32](#training-and-adaptation-fundamental-research-hfrtrng-1017)

[2.4.9.14. Human Performance Fundamental Research (HFRHUMPERF) \[1018\]
32](#human-performance-fundamental-research-hfrhumperf-1018)

[2.4.10. Human Factors Engineering (HUMFACTENG) \[41\]
32](#human-factors-engineering-humfacteng-41)

[2.4.10.1. Biomechanical Engineering, Technology, Standards (HFEBIOMECH)
\[1019\]
33](#biomechanical-engineering-technology-standards-hfebiomech-1019)

[2.4.10.2. Ergonomics Engineering, Technology, and Standards (HFEERGO)
\[1020\]
33](#ergonomics-engineering-technology-and-standards-hfeergo-1020)

[2.4.10.3. Space Human Factors Engineering, Technology, and Standards
(HFESPACE) \[1021\]
33](#space-human-factors-engineering-technology-and-standards-hfespace-1021)

[2.4.10.4. Habitability Engineering, Technology, and Standards
(HFEHABIT) \[1022\]
33](#habitability-engineering-technology-and-standards-hfehabit-1022)

[2.4.10.5. Perceptual Technologies and Standards (HFEPERCEPT) \[1023\]
33](#perceptual-technologies-and-standards-hfepercept-1023)

[2.4.10.6. Cognitive Technologies (HFECOG) \[1024\]
33](#cognitive-technologies-hfecog-1024)

[2.4.10.7. Human-Automation System Design (HFEHUMAUTO) \[1025\]
33](#human-automation-system-design-hfehumauto-1025)

[2.4.10.8. Training Technologies (HFETRNG) \[1026\]
33](#training-technologies-hfetrng-1026)

[2.4.10.9. Human Reliability and Human Error Analysis (HFEHUMERR)
\[1027\] 33](#human-reliability-and-human-error-analysis-hfehumerr-1027)

[2.5. Chemical Competency Suite 33](#chemical-competency-suite)

[2.5.1. Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering (CHEMENG) \[25\]
33](#chemistry-chemical-engineering-chemeng-25)

[2.5.2. Pyrotechnics (PYROTECH) \[18\] 33](#pyrotechnics-pyrotech-18)

[2.6. Computer Science & Information Technology Competency Suite
34](#computer-science-information-technology-competency-suite)

[2.6.1. Computer Systems and Engineering (COMPSYSENG) \[80\]
34](#computer-systems-and-engineering-compsyseng-80)

[2.6.2. Data Systems and Technology (DATSYS) \[161\]
34](#data-systems-and-technology-datsys-161)

[2.6.2.1. Database Management Systems (DATDBMMT) \[1080\]
34](#database-management-systems-datdbmmt-1080)

[2.6.2.2. Large Scale Data Systems (DATLARGE) \[83\]
34](#large-scale-data-systems-datlarge-83)

[2.6.2.3. Data Visualization (DATVISUAL) \[87\]
34](#data-visualization-datvisual-87)

[2.6.3. Intelligent/Adaptive Systems (IASYS) \[85\]
34](#intelligentadaptive-systems-iasys-85)

[2.6.4. Network Systems and Technology (NETSYS) \[81\]
35](#network-systems-and-technology-netsys-81)

[2.6.5. Neural Networks & Systems (NEUNETSYS) \[84\]
35](#neural-networks-systems-neunetsys-84)

[2.6.6. Robotics (ROBOTICS) \[79\] 35](#robotics-robotics-79)

[2.6.7. Software Engineering (SWENG) \[82\]
35](#software-engineering-sweng-82)

[2.6.8. Imaging Analysis (IMAGING) \[166\]
35](#imaging-analysis-imaging-166)

[2.7. Electrical & Electronic Competency Suite
36](#electrical-electronic-competency-suite)

[2.7.1. Avionics (AVIONICS) \[21\] 36](#avionics-avionics-21)

[2.7.2. Communication Networks & Engineering (COMNETENG) \[60\]
36](#communication-networks-engineering-comneteng-60)

[2.7.3. Electro-Mechanical Systems (ELMECHSY) \[15\]
36](#electro-mechanical-systems-elmechsy-15)

[2.7.4. Electrical and Electronic Systems (ELSYS) \[13\]
36](#electrical-and-electronic-systems-elsys-13)

[2.7.4.1. Instrumentation Systems (ELINSTR) \[1042\]
36](#instrumentation-systems-elinstr-1042)

[2.7.4.2. EEE Parts (ELEEEPART) \[1043\] 36](#eee-parts-eleeepart-1043)

[2.7.4.3. Parts & Packaging (ELPARTSPKG) \[1044\]
37](#parts-packaging-elpartspkg-1044)

[2.7.4.4. Electrical Circuits Engineering (ELCIRCUITS) \[1045\]
37](#electrical-circuits-engineering-elcircuits-1045)

[2.7.5. Flight and Ground Data Systems (FLTGNDSYS) \[19\]
37](#flight-and-ground-data-systems-fltgndsys-19)

[2.7.6. Control Systems, Guidance & Navigation (GNC) \[22\]
37](#control-systems-guidance-navigation-gnc-22)

[2.7.6.1. Spacecraft & Stabilization Control Design and Analysis
(GNCSPACE) \[1046\]
37](#spacecraft-stabilization-control-design-and-analysis-gncspace-1046)

[2.7.6.2. Vehicle Control Design and Analysis (GNCVEHCNTL) \[1047\]
38](#vehicle-control-design-and-analysis-gncvehcntl-1047)

[2.7.6.3. Guidance Design and Analysis (GNCGUIDE) \[1048\]
38](#guidance-design-and-analysis-gncguide-1048)

[2.7.6.4. Navigation System Design and Analysis (GNCNAVSYS) \[1049\]
38](#navigation-system-design-and-analysis-gncnavsys-1049)

[2.7.7. Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MICROELMEC) \[16\]
38](#micro-electromechanical-systems-microelmec-16)

[2.7.8. Metrology and Calibration Competency (METROLOGY) \[160\]
38](#metrology-and-calibration-competency-metrology-160)

[2.7.9. Wireless Communications and Telemetry (WIRELESS) \[159\]
39](#wireless-communications-and-telemetry-wireless-159)

[2.8. Power & Propulsion Competency Suite
39](#power-propulsion-competency-suite)

[2.8.1. Advanced In-Space Propulsion (ADVPRO) \[72\]
39](#advanced-in-space-propulsion-advpro-72)

[2.8.1.1. Advanced Chemical & Thermal Prop (APCHEM) \[1052\]
39](#advanced-chemical-thermal-prop-apchem-1052)

[2.8.1.2. Electric Propulsion (APELEC) \[1050\]
39](#electric-propulsion-apelec-1050)

[2.8.1.3. Propellantless Propulsion(APNOPROP) \[1051\]
39](#propellantless-propulsionapnoprop-1051)

[2.8.2. Airbreathing Propulsion (AIRPRO) \[69\]
39](#airbreathing-propulsion-airpro-69)

[2.8.3. Combustion Science (BOOMSCI) \[74\]
40](#combustion-science-boomsci-74)

[2.8.4. Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion (HAIRPRO) \[70\]
40](#hypersonic-airbreathing-propulsion-hairpro-70)

[2.8.5. Hypergolic Systems (HYPERSYS) \[71\]
40](#hypergolic-systems-hypersys-71)

[2.8.6. Nuclear Engineering /Propulsion (NUCLEARENG) \[138\]
40](#nuclear-engineering-propulsion-nucleareng-138)

[2.8.7. Propulsion Systems & Testing (PROSYS) \[68\]
40](#propulsion-systems-testing-prosys-68)

[2.8.8. Power - Energy Storage (PWRENG) \[76\]
40](#power---energy-storage-pwreng-76)

[2.8.9. Power Generation - Photovoltaics (PWRPHO) \[77\]
40](#power-generation---photovoltaics-pwrpho-77)

[2.8.10. Power Systems (PWRSYS) \[75\] 41](#power-systems-pwrsys-75)

[2.8.11. Power Generation - Thermal Systems (PWRTHM) \[78\]
41](#power-generation---thermal-systems-pwrthm-78)

[2.8.12. Rocket Propulsion (ROCKETPRO) \[73\]
41](#rocket-propulsion-rocketpro-73)

[2.8.12.1. Turbomachinery Design and Analysis (RPTURBO) \[1053\]
41](#turbomachinery-design-and-analysis-rpturbo-1053)

[2.8.12.2. Combustion Devices Design and Analysis (RPCOMBUST) \[1054\]
41](#combustion-devices-design-and-analysis-rpcombust-1054)

[2.8.12.3. Valves, Lines & Ducts (RPVALVES) \[1055\]
41](#valves-lines-ducts-rpvalves-1055)

[2.8.12.4. Propellant Management Systems Design and Analysis (RPPRPMMT)
\[1056\]
41](#propellant-management-systems-design-and-analysis-rpprpmmt-1056)

[2.8.12.5. Spacecraft and Auxiliary Propulsion System Design and
Analysis (RPAUXPRP) \[1057\]
42](#spacecraft-and-auxiliary-propulsion-system-design-and-analysis-rpauxprp-1057)

[2.8.12.6. Analytical and computational Fluid Mechanics (RPFLUIDMCH)
\[1058\]
42](#analytical-and-computational-fluid-mechanics-rpfluidmch-1058)

[2.8.12.7. Dynamic Data Analysis (RPDYNDATA) \[1059\]
42](#dynamic-data-analysis-rpdyndata-1059)

[2.9. Sensor Systems Competency Suite
42](#sensor-systems-competency-suite)

[2.9.1. Sensors & Data Acquisition - Aeronautics (AEROSEN) \[20\]
42](#sensors-data-acquisition---aeronautics-aerosen-20)

[2.9.2. Detector Systems (DETECTSYS) \[96\]
42](#detector-systems-detectsys-96)

[2.9.3. Electron Device Technology (ELDEVTEC) \[14\]
42](#electron-device-technology-eldevtec-14)

[2.9.4. Electromagnetics (ELMAG) \[12\] 43](#electromagnetics-elmag-12)

[2.9.5. Laser Technology (LASER) \[92\] 43](#laser-technology-laser-92)

[2.9.6. Microwave Systems (MICROSYS) \[94\]
43](#microwave-systems-microsys-94)

[2.9.7. Optical Systems (OPTSYS) \[93\] 43](#optical-systems-optsys-93)

[2.9.8. Remote Sensing Technologies (REMOTESENS) \[95\]
43](#remote-sensing-technologies-remotesens-95)

[2.10. Structures, Materials & Mechanics Competency Suite
44](#structures-materials-mechanics-competency-suite)

[2.10.1. Analytical and Computational Structural Methods (ACMSTR) \[64\]
44](#analytical-and-computational-structural-methods-acmstr-64)

[2.10.2. Advanced Materials and Processing Science (ADVMATSCI) \[65\]
44](#advanced-materials-and-processing-science-advmatsci-65)

[2.10.3. Materials Science and Engineering (MATSCIENG) \[66\]
44](#materials-science-and-engineering-matscieng-66)

[2.10.3.1. Metallurgy (MSEMETAL) \[1060\] 44](#metallurgy-msemetal-1060)

[2.10.3.2. Non-metallics (MSENONMET) \[1061\]
45](#non-metallics-msenonmet-1061)

[2.10.3.3. Failure Analysis (MSEFAILURE) \[1062\]
45](#failure-analysis-msefailure-1062)

[2.10.3.4. Contamination Control (MSECONTAM) \[1063\]
45](#contamination-control-msecontam-1063)

[2.10.4. Mechanics and Durability (MECHDUR) \[62\]
46](#mechanics-and-durability-mechdur-62)

[2.10.5. Mechanical Systems (MECHSYS) \[17\]
46](#mechanical-systems-mechsys-17)

[2.10.6. Non-destructive Evaluation Sciences (NONDESSCI) \[67\]
46](#non-destructive-evaluation-sciences-nondessci-67)

[2.10.7. Structural Systems (STRUCTSYS) \[63\]
46](#structural-systems-structsys-63)

[2.10.8. Structural Dynamics (STRUCTDYN) \[61\]
46](#structural-dynamics-structdyn-61)

[2.10.9. Thermal Structures (THERMALSTR) \[105\]
47](#thermal-structures-thermalstr-105)

[2.11. Thermal/Fluid Competency Suite
47](#thermalfluid-competency-suite)

[2.11.1. Cryogenics Engineering (CRYOENG) \[26\]
47](#cryogenics-engineering-cryoeng-26)

[2.11.2. Fluid Systems (FLUIDSYS) \[106\]
47](#fluid-systems-fluidsys-106)

[2.11.3. Fluid Physics (FLUIDPHY) \[43\] 47](#fluid-physics-fluidphy-43)

[2.11.4. Thermal Systems (THERMALSYS) \[104\]
47](#thermal-systems-thermalsys-104)

[2.12. Multi-disciplinary R&D Competency Suite
48](#multi-disciplinary-rd-competency-suite)

[2.12.1. Advanced Analysis and Design Method Development (AADMD) \[91\]
48](#advanced-analysis-and-design-method-development-aadmd-91)

[2.12.2. Advanced Measurement, Diagnostics, and Instrumentation (ADVMDI)
\[111\]
48](#advanced-measurement-diagnostics-and-instrumentation-advmdi-111)

[2.12.3. Advanced Experimentation and Testing Technologies (AETT)
\[109\] 48](#advanced-experimentation-and-testing-technologies-aett-109)

[2.12.4. Mathematical Modeling & Analysis (MMA) \[86\]
48](#mathematical-modeling-analysis-mma-86)

[2.12.5. Nanotechnology (TINYTEC) \[57\] 48](#nanotechnology-tinytec-57)

[2.12.6. Space Environments Science and Engineering (SPACE_ENV) \[155\]
49](#space-environments-science-and-engineering-space_env-155)

[3. Mission Operations Knowledge Domain
49](#mission-operations-knowledge-domain)

[3.1. Mission Operations Competency Suite
49](#mission-operations-competency-suite)

[3.1.1. Advanced Technical Training Design (ADVTEC) \[3\]
49](#advanced-technical-training-design-advtec-3)

[3.1.2. Mission Assurance (MA) \[30\] 49](#mission-assurance-ma-30)

[3.1.3. Mission Execution (MISEXC) \[4\]
49](#mission-execution-misexc-4)

[3.1.4. Payload Integration (PAYLOADINT) \[5\]
49](#payload-integration-payloadint-5)

[3.1.5. Weather Observation and Forecasting (WOBSFR) \[6\]
49](#weather-observation-and-forecasting-wobsfr-6)

[3.1.6. Integrated Logistics Support (INTLOGSUP) \[162\]
50](#integrated-logistics-support-intlogsup-162)

[3.1.7. Program/Project Analysis (PROJANALYS) \[147\]
50](#programproject-analysis-projanalys-147)

[3.1.8. Technical Management (TECHMMT) \[153\]
50](#technical-management-techmmt-153)

[3.2. Quality/Safety/Performance Competency Suite
50](#qualitysafetyperformance-competency-suite)

[3.2.1. Quality Engineering & Assurance (QEA) \[29\]
50](#quality-engineering-assurance-qea-29)

[3.2.2. Reliability & Maintainability Engineering & Assurance (RMEA)
\[28\] 51](#reliability-maintainability-engineering-assurance-rmea-28)

[3.2.3. Risk Management (RISKMMT) \[123\]
51](#risk-management-riskmmt-123)

[3.2.4. Safety Engineering and Assurance (SAFENG) \[27\]
51](#safety-engineering-and-assurance-safeng-27)

[3.2.5. Software Assurance Engineering (SWASSURANCE) \[139\]
51](#software-assurance-engineering-swassurance-139)

[3.2.6. Configuration Management (CONFIGMMT) \[154\]
52](#configuration-management-configmmt-154)

[3.2.7. Mishap Investigation (MISHAPINV) \[149\]
52](#mishap-investigation-mishapinv-149)

[4. Leadership & Management Knowledge Domain
52](#leadership-management-knowledge-domain)

[4.1. Management Competency Suite 52](#management-competency-suite)

[4.1.1. Executive Management (EXECMMT) \[170\]
52](#executive-management-execmmt-170)

[4.1.2. Business Work & Team Management (BUSWORKMMT) \[172\]
52](#business-work-team-management-busworkmmt-172)

[4.1.3. Project Work & Team Management (PROWORKMMT) \[173\]
53](#project-work-team-management-proworkmmt-173)

[4.1.4. Technical Work & Team Management (TECWORKMMT) \[171\]
53](#technical-work-team-management-tecworkmmt-171)

[4.2. Professional Development Competency Suite
53](#professional-development-competency-suite)

[4.2.1. Program/Project Management (PROJPROGMT) \[122\]
53](#programproject-management-projprogmt-122)

[4.2.2. NASA Leadership Competency (NASALEADER) \[140\]
53](#nasa-leadership-competency-nasaleader-140)

[4.2.2.1. Employee & Team Leadership (LEADTEAM) \[1001\]
53](#employee-team-leadership-leadteam-1001)

[4.2.2.2. Knowledge & Communication Management (LEADCOMM) \[1002\]
54](#knowledge-communication-management-leadcomm-1002)

[4.2.2.3. Work Performance Leadership (LEADWORK) \[1003\]
54](#work-performance-leadership-leadwork-1003)

[4.2.2.4. International Relations (LEADGLOBAL) \[1004\]
54](#international-relations-leadglobal-1004)

[5. Science Knowledge Domain 54](#science-knowledge-domain)

[5.1. Space Sciences Competency Suite
54](#space-sciences-competency-suite)

[5.1.1. Astromaterials, Collections, Curation & Analysis (ASTROMATER)
\[55\] 54](#astromaterials-collections-curation-analysis-astromater-55)

[5.1.2. Astrobiology (ASTROBIO) \[54\] 54](#astrobiology-astrobio-54)

[5.1.3. Astronomy & Astrophysics (ASTRONOMY) \[52\]
55](#astronomy-astrophysics-astronomy-52)

[5.1.4. Earth Atmosphere (EARTHATM) \[44\]
55](#earth-atmosphere-earthatm-44)

[5.1.5. Planetary Atmospheres (PLANETATM) \[44\]
55](#planetary-atmospheres-planetatm-44)

[5.1.6. Planetary Science (PLANETSCI) \[53\]
55](#planetary-science-planetsci-53)

[5.1.7. Space Physics (SPACEPHY) \[51\] 55](#space-physics-spacephy-51)

[5.1.8. Terrestrial & Planetary Environmental Science and Engineering
(PLANETENV) \[23\]
56](#terrestrial-planetary-environmental-science-and-engineering-planetenv-23)

[5.2. Earth Sciences Competency Suite
56](#earth-sciences-competency-suite)

[5.2.1. Biology and Biogeochemistry of Ecosystems (BBECO) \[46\]
56](#biology-and-biogeochemistry-of-ecosystems-bbeco-46)

[5.2.2. Earth Science Applications Research (EARSCIRES) \[49\]
56](#earth-science-applications-research-earscires-49)

[5.2.3. Earth System Modeling (EARSYMODEL) \[50\]
56](#earth-system-modeling-earsymodel-50)

[5.2.4. Geophysical/Geologic Science (GEOSCI) \[45\]
56](#geophysicalgeologic-science-geosci-45)

[5.2.5. Geospatial Science and Technologies (GEOSPATIAL) \[88\]
56](#geospatial-science-and-technologies-geospatial-88)

[5.2.6. Hydrological Science (HYDROSCI) \[47\]
57](#hydrological-science-hydrosci-47)

[5.2.7. Oceanographic Science (OCEANSCI) \[48\]
57](#oceanographic-science-oceansci-48)

[5.2.8. Climate Change and Variability (CLIMATE) \[164\]
57](#climate-change-and-variability-climate-164)

[5.3. Physical Sciences Competency Suite
57](#physical-sciences-competency-suite)

[5.3.1. Fundamental Physics (FUNPHYSICS) \[42\]
57](#fundamental-physics-funphysics-42)

[5.3.2. Icing Physics (ICEPHYSICS) \[107\]
57](#icing-physics-icephysics-107)

[5.3.3. Nanoscience (TINYSCI) \[56\] 57](#nanoscience-tinysci-56)

[5.4. Biological Sciences Competency Suite
58](#biological-sciences-competency-suite)

[5.4.1. Bioethics (BIOETHICS) \[156\] 58](#bioethics-bioethics-156)

[5.4.1.1. Biomedical and Research Clinical Ethics (BRCE) \[1064\]
58](#biomedical-and-research-clinical-ethics-brce-1064)

[5.4.1.2. Research Subject Protection Regulation (RSPR) \[1065\]
58](#research-subject-protection-regulation-rspr-1065)

[5.4.2. Biomedical Research (BIOMEDRES) \[34\]
58](#biomedical-research-biomedres-34)

[5.4.3. Cell & Molecular Biology (CELLBIO) \[31\]
58](#cell-molecular-biology-cellbio-31)

[5.4.4. Developmental Biology (DEVELOPBIO) \[32\]
58](#developmental-biology-developbio-32)

[5.4.5. Neurobiology (NEUROBIO) \[33\] 58](#neurobiology-neurobio-33)

[Appendix A: Competency ID Number Cross-Reference Table
59](#appendix-a-competency-id-number-cross-reference-table)

[Appendix B: Proficiency Guideline Table
66](#appendix-b-proficiency-guideline-table)

[Appendix C: Revision 5 Change Overview
69](#appendix-c-revision-5-change-overview)

[INDEX 74](#index)

#   {#section .unnumbered}

# PREFACE

## PURPOSE {#purpose .unnumbered}

The NASA Competency Management System (CMS) is a collection of business
processes and tools that are used to measure and monitor the Agency's
corporate knowledge base. A competency is a conceptual representation of
a body of knowledge. The competencies are used to categorize the
capabilities of an employee, identify the knowledge requirements of a
job position, forecast the workforce requirements for a project, and
stimulate the interaction and sharing of knowledge across the Agency.

## CMS USAGE POLICY {#cms-usage-policy .unnumbered}

### Intended Use {#intended-use .unnumbered}

[Strategic Human Capital Management]{.underline}: The Competency
Management System is primarily a workforce-planning tool that will help
the Agency ensure it has the competencies needed for the future
workforce. It identifies competencies for employees, job positions, and
program/projects. By combining this data with other related information
(such as project schedules, mission priorities, allocated resources,
etc.), it provides insight into the Agency's workforce capabilities,
which enables appropriate decision makers to set guidelines for human
capital programs (such as staffing, training, etc.). The program
managers can use the competency information to augment other workforce
information to align the workforce to the Agency's mission.

[Integration of Business Processes]{.underline}: The Competency
Management System provides a frame of reference. This allows business
processes that are related, to map their objectives and data to
competencies. This allows the exchange and integration of information
between the processes utilizing a common language.

[Employee Development]{.underline}: The Competency Management System
provides employees and supervisors an additional avenue to help
determine the knowledge areas. This sets the focus for defining the
appropriate developmental activities that would further enhance the
employee's capabilities.

[Expertise Locator]{.underline}: The Competency Management System
provides employees, supervisors, project managers, functional offices,
enterprise management, and senior leadership the capability to locate
expertise within the Agency's Workforce. It provides insight the
Agency's Corporate Knowledge Base

[Knowledge Management]{.underline}: The Competency Management System can
help connect employees with the same or similar competencies into
communities of practice. This allows other systems and tools, such as
portals, to more easily connect the community with other knowledge
management tools (such as Lessons Learned, Technical Documents, etc.)
that are similar or related to the competency.

[Communication Tool]{.underline}: The Competency Management System
provides a mechanism to understand the Agency's Corporate Knowledge Base
that enables improved communication across project, functional, and
organizational boundaries in an effort to realize and apply the full
capability of the workforce to accomplish NASA's mission by providing a
consistent language and framework.

### Restrictions and Limitations {#restrictions-and-limitations .unnumbered}

[Job Selection]{.underline}: The Competency Management System is not
designed or used as an Agency employment and selection system. It does
not meet, nor is required to meet, the Uniform Guidelines on Employee
Selection Procedures (29 CFR 1607). When defining a job, competencies
relate to, and can help define, the knowledge requirements for the
position. But there are several other qualifications factors (such a
duties, skills, abilities, location, job environment, etc.) that are
defined and used during the competitive selection process. \[ For
detailed information about the job selection process, see the NASA HR
Desk Procedure on "The NASA Competitive Placement Plan for Positions
GS-15 and Below (Including Trades and Labor Positions)" \]

[Pay Setting]{.underline}: Most employees are in pay systems that are
position-based. This means that basic pay is determined by the
classification of the duties and responsibilities of the position to a
particular grade or pay level. . The intent of the federal pay system is
to ensure that there will be equal pay for equal work. Competencies help
to define the Knowledge part of the position requirements. Some
competencies are required for a position and help to determine grade and
pay. However, these competencies are defined and delineated via the job
analysis and classification process, NOT through CMS. Other competencies
an employee may possess are associated with an individual and do NOT
apply to grade or pay determination. \[ For detailed information about
pay setting, see the NASA Desk Guide on "Pay Setting")

[Employee Performance Evaluation]{.underline}: An employee\`s
performance plan will be based on an employee\`s work assignments and
responsibilities and must contain at least one element that addresses
the individual\'s performance and its relationship to NASA\`s Strategic
Plan. Competencies are a body of knowledge and therefore cannot be used
to plan or evaluate employee performance. \[ For detailed information
about employee performance, see the NASA Policy Guide

3430.1A "NASA Employee Performance Communication System (EPCS)" \]

[Task/Work Assignments]{.underline}: Competency information can provide
supervisors with limited information about what an employee may know. It
does not capture or communicate the other items that a supervisor would
need in order to assign an employee to a particular task or job, such as
how the employee applied their knowledge (which projects, products,
tasks) how the employee performs, other special skills or capabilities
that an employee may posses, availability of the employee, among others.
The Competency Management System is not intended to replace supervisor
judgment or direct communication with employees. \[ For detailed
information about work assignments, contact your supervisor\]

[Other]{.underline}: Any application, or use of the competency data must
comply with all related NASA HR Policies and Guidelines.

[Privacy Act Notice:]{.underline}

Records that relate to employees contained in the Competency Management
System (CMS) are subject to the Privacy Act and must be safeguarded
against unauthorized disclosure in accordance with 14 C.F.R. 1212.605.
Unauthorized disclosure of Privacy Act records may result in criminal
penalties under 5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(1) and (2).

### Disclaimer {#disclaimer .unnumbered}

The content in this section on the CMS Usage Policy is provided to the
reader as a synopsis of how the competency information and
implementation relates to selected NASA Human Resource Policies and
Procedures, which are governed by extensive Federal Laws, Regulations,
and Guidelines. This information does not supplement or supercede any
NASA Agency, or Center, HR Policy or desk procedure. For any questions
about competency information as it relates to personnel actions please
contact the Human Resource Office at your Center.

## BUSINESS RULES & GUIDELINES {#business-rules-guidelines .unnumbered}

(1) Guidelines for the number of competencies per position: The intent
    of the process is to identify competencies that are required for a
    job position AND that would be utilized most of the time, or are
    critical knowledge areas for the position. It is not the intent of
    the system to capture every possible competency that could be used.
    Every position should have at least one competency identified, and
    for most positions it is expected there will be anywhere between 2
    and 10 competencies assigned. The CMS system has enough fields to
    accommodate up to 20 competencies for any position, however, it is
    expected that there will be few positions that will need to be
    assigned more than 10 competencies.

(2) Guidelines for the number of competencies per employee: Individuals
    are to identify the areas of knowledge that they have acquired
    through past education or work experience. However, it is not
    feasible, nor the intent of this system, to capture everything a
    person may know. Therefore, the employee should limit and select the
    competencies that best describe the knowledge areas that they have
    utilize most often in the present, or in the past. At a minimum,
    these should include the competencies that they are using in their
    current job position. Additional competencies should reflect only
    those bodies of knowledge that employees feel are current enough to
    be usable, with or without some refresher development, to a maximum
    of 20 competencies per person.

(3) Rules for Primary Competency: For every job position, one of the
    required competencies should be designated as a "primary"
    competency. It should be the one that best describes, or represents,
    the knowledge that is utilized the most over a given fiscal year.
    All competencies identified for a job position are considered of
    equal value. The primary competency is used during the workforce
    planning process to help simplify forecasting and the data analysis.

(4) Rules for identifying required competencies for specific position
    types:

    -   [Senior Executive Service (SES)]{.underline} All Senior
        Executive Positions will automatically be assigned Executive
        Management as a primary competency. They will also be
        automatically be assigned all of the level 2 NASA Leadership
        Knowledge Domain competencies. They should identify any other
        appropriate technical competencies that directly relate to the
        knowledge needed for the functional responsibilities of the
        position. The Senior Executive position is designated by a
        supervisory code of 2 and either of the following NASA
        Classification Codes: 67701 or 77001.

    -   [Supervisory Positions]{.underline} all supervisory positions
        (designated in the Federal Personnel & Payroll System by a
        supervisory code of 2) will be automatically assigned one of the
        following Supervisory Competency Clusters below, depending on
        their NASA Classification Code. The Supervisory Competency
        Cluster will be automatically designated as the primary
        competency. In addition, all of the competencies that comprise
        the cluster will also be automatically added to the job
        position. Other appropriate technical competencies may be added
        as additional knowledge requirements for the job position. These
        additions should be made per the normal business operations of
        the system and HR policies.

        -   Project Work & Team Management:

> 77010, 77060, 77061

-   Technical Work & Team Management:

> All 605, 700, and 900 series except 77010, 77060, 77061 & (77001 SES)
>
> Also 20101, 24501, 28501, 30107, 30113, 30501, 31502, 35501, 35502

-   Business Work & Team Management:

> All other positions that do not fall into the first two categories,
> except for SES (67701 &77001)

-   [Technicians]{.underline} should have Engineering and Science
    Support (11) as the primary competency with other technical
    competencies as secondary

-   [Administrative Officers]{.underline} should have Professional
    Administrative Operations (115) as the primary competency and other
    competencies as secondary. (*Example: Financial Management,
    Budgeting Management, etc.*)

-   [Secretary positions]{.underline} should have Para-Professional
    Business Operations (new) as the primary competency.

-   [student trainees/co-ops]{.underline} competencies are not required

> Any exceptions to these business rules should be reviewed with Center
> CMS representatives

(5) Guidelines for Levels of Proficiency: Proficiency is a measurement
    of an employee's demonstrated level of capability utilizing the
    associated body of knowledge. It categorizes the depth of knowledge
    within any single competency or subcompetency. Reference the
    "Proficiency Guideline Table" in Appendix B.

## REVISION HISTORY {#revision-history .unnumbered}

+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
| RE     | DATE    | COMP  | CHANGE                                  |
| VISION |         | ID    |                                         |
+========+=========+=======+=========================================+
| 5      | 10      |       | See Appendix C for a summary of changes |
|        | /8/2004 |       | made to this revision.                  |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         |       |                                         |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
| 4b     | 2       |       | NO CHANGES WERE MADE TO COMPETENCIES    |
|        | /3/2004 |       |                                         |
|        |         |       | Preface was added.                      |
|        |         |       |                                         |
|        |         |       | Index was added                         |
|        |         |       |                                         |
|        |         |       | Cross Reference Table was added.        |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         |       |                                         |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
| 4a     | 1/      |       | NO CHANGES WERE MADE TO COMPETENCIES    |
|        | 21/2004 |       |                                         |
|        |         |       | New Competency Groupings replaced the   |
|        |         |       | previous hierarchy.                     |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         |       |                                         |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
| 4      | 7/      | 64    | Analytical and Computational Structural |
|        | 21/2003 |       | Methods has been clarified as a         |
|        |         |       | research competency and is applicable   |
|        |         |       | to structures discipline                |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 122   | Program/Project Management was modified |
|        |         |       | to separate out knowledge associated    |
|        |         |       | with program/project analysis (147).    |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 126   | Physical Security was modified to       |
|        |         |       | separate out knowledge associated with  |
|        |         |       | export control (144).                   |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 130   | Occupational and Environmental Health & |
|        |         |       | Safety was expanded.                    |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 132   | Facilities Planning and Operations has  |
|        |         |       | been renamed and subdivided into 4 new  |
|        |         |       | competencies:                           |
|        |         |       |                                         |
|        |         |       | -   Institutional Facilities Planning   |
|        |         |       |     (145)                               |
|        |         |       |                                         |
|        |         |       | -   Institutional Facilities Operations |
|        |         |       |     (146)                               |
|        |         |       |                                         |
|        |         |       | -   Research Facilities Planning (132)  |
|        |         |       |                                         |
|        |         |       | -   Research Facilities Operations      |
|        |         |       |     (148)                               |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 138   | (new) Nuclear Engineering has been      |
|        |         |       | added.                                  |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 139   | (new) Software Assurance Engineering    |
|        |         |       | has been added.                         |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 140   | (new) Leadership has been added.        |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 141   | (new) Personal Communication has been   |
|        |         |       | added.                                  |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 142   | (new) Relationship Management has been  |
|        |         |       | added.                                  |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 143   | (new) Fire Protection Engineering has   |
|        |         |       | been added.                             |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 144   | (new) Export Control has been added.    |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 145   | (new) Institutional Facilities Planning |
|        |         |       | has been added.                         |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 146   | (new) Institutional Facilities          |
|        |         |       | Operations has been added.              |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 147   | (new) Program/Project Analysis has been |
|        |         |       | added.                                  |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         | 148   | (new) Research Facilities Operations    |
|        |         |       | has been added.                         |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         |       |                                         |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
| 3      |         |       | BASELINE -- First dictionary approved   |
|        |         |       | by the Competency Management System     |
|        |         |       | Agency Implementation Team              |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
| 2      |         |       | WORKING DRAFT                           |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
| 1      | 12/     |       | INITIAL DRAFT                           |
|        | 12/2002 |       |                                         |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+
|        |         |       |                                         |
+--------+---------+-------+-----------------------------------------+

# Business Knowledge Domain

## Business Operations Competency Suite

### Partnership & Business Development (BUSDEV) \[116\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the effective
targeting and acquisition of external partnerships and business
opportunities, including funding opportunities for projects and programs
Includes an understanding of the Agency\'s strategic plan, the ability
to identify, assess and forecast new business opportunities such as
technology transfer, leasing, enhanced use leasing, and develop and use
appropriate marketing strategies. Requires knowledge of relevant
markets, customer needs in those markets, and an ability to recognize
and analyze market trends. Involves development,or assessment, of
proposals to win business, and management of existing agreements with
external entities such as industry, government, university, and
international partnerships. Also includes knowledge of Space Act
Agreements, and an ability to facilitate and manage partnerships that
support Agency strategies, partner requirements and Space Act
provisions. Ability to integrate and work with the appropriate elements
of the agency\'s technical and support communities.

### Business IT Systems (BITSYS) \[131\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with computer
architectures and computer-based information systems related to business
operations and mission support. This competency is based on knowledge
comprised from one or more of the following interrelated technologies:
computer and other hardware, programming languages, commercial operating
systems, web or database systems, network hardware and software, IT
security and other technologies that pertain to the acquisition,
computation, storage, distribution, reporting, and management of
information.

### Information Resources Planning and Evaluation (BITPLAN) \[1078\]

> Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT assessment,
> planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, such as IT baseline
> assessment, interagency functional analysis, contingency planning, and
> disaster recovery.

### IT Architecture (BITARCH) \[1079\]

> Knowledge of architectural methodologies used in the design and
> development of information systems, including physical structure of a
> system\'s internal operations and interactions with other systems.This
> may also include the knowledge of enterprise achitecure principles,
> methods, and tools utilized to simplify processes and unify work
> across agencies and within the lines-of-business of the Federal
> Government. This could also includet heknowledge of the princilpes,
> tools, and technquies used to design, develop, and/or implement
> Knolwedge Management practices at a local or enterprise level.

### Information Systems Security (BITSECURE) \[1081\]

> Knowledge of methods, tools, and procedures, including development of
> information security plans, to prevent information systems
> vulnerabilities, and provide or restore security of information
> systems and network services. May also include the knowledge of the
> principles, methods, and tools for evaluating information systems
> security features against a set of specified security requirements.

### Business Management (BUSMMT) \[113\]

Knowledge of principles and practices related to managing the internal
and external operations of a business unit, such as a Center, to
accomplish mission objectives and goals efficiently. Includes ability to
integrate performance goals with budget and financial resources as well
as the ability to achieve customer satisfaction, develop strong
relationships with other NASA and external entities, and adhere to
agencywide programs, policies, and procedures. Understanding ofAgency
and federal government financial, budget and performance operations and
processes, and how to apply these processes to optimize operational and
investment decisions.

### Commercial Technology (COMTEC) \[117\]

Knowledge and abilities associated with transferring current and future
Agency technology to external entities in order to meet broad Agency
vision and missions, and extend the lifecycle and broaden the usefulness
of Agency technologies. Involves expertise in business practices
pertaining to intellectual property, patents, licenses and partnerships
as well as general business knowledge for assessing potential partners.
Includes broad understanding of Agency technologies and programs, as
well as familiarity with external entities and markets.

### Education Programs and Technologies (EDTECH) \[137\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the research and
application of education programs, standards, requirements, activities
and services relevant to the fields and disciplines of science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) within the contexts of
pre-college, higher education, and non-traditional learning. Includes
knowledge of education concepts and principles, curriculum development,
infrastructure, audiences, instructional technologies and distance
learning tools, and trends in order for NASA to appropriately influence
and contribute to national and state education initiatives and
requirements through the use of NASA\'s unique assets. Includes
knowledge of NASA Enterprise and Center-based research and technology
needs, and ability to align education activities and programs with these
needs. Includes knowledge of demographic and geographic dynamics that
influence the educational effectiveness and success within the various
student and educator communities.

### Export Control (EXPORT) \[144\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with complying with
federal laws controlling the export of items and technical data. This
includes the formulation and implementation of export control policy,
plans, and procedures that ensure compliance with federal law. The
primary focus of export control it to ensure compliance through
programs, education of the workforce, and addressing unique situations
in the aerospace environment.

### Governmental Affairs (GOVAF) \[136\]

Knowledge of NASA-related legislation, the legislative process and
public affairs as it pertains to NASA. Includes the ability to monitor
legislation that is of interest to NASA, monitor NASA-related hearings
and markups scheduled before the House and Senate committees and
subcommittees that have oversight over NASA, to especially include
Authorization and Appropriations subcommittees. Ability to help manage
NASA press releases of Congressional interest and identify key members
and issues of importance to them. Broad knowledge of NASA programs and
specific knowledge of local center programs.

### Inspection, Investigation and Compliance (INSCOMP) \[127\]

Knowledge of how to provide objective evaluation of Agency standards and
operation through use of inspection and investigation techniques and
compliance audits. Understanding of how to assess risk, evaluate
evidence, design and conduct inquiries such as inspections and
investigations, and make recommendations to prevent, detect or solve
crime, fraud, waste and abuse and ensure efficient Agency operations.
Involves understanding of how to communicate information to
constituents, including Agency leadership and management, employees, and
Congress.

### Legal (LEGAL) \[125\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with representation,
counseling, advising, researching, performing, and / or supervising
professional legal work in the administration of applicable statutes,
regulations, Executive Orders, rules, and case law. This includes
knowledge of topics such as procurement, claims, agreements, fiscal
matters, personnel matters, environmental matters, FOIA, Congressionals,
ethics, patents, intellectual property, appeals, and litigation.

### Paralegal (PARALEGAL) \[1082\]

> Knowledge of legal research and writing, litigation case management,
> and providing professional administrative and technical legal support.

### Intellectual Property Law (INTPROPLAW) \[1083\]

> Knowledge of intellectual property matters, patents, copyrights, data
> rights, trademarks and commercialization of technology.

### General Law (GENERALLAW) \[1084\]

> Knowledge of fiscal matters, ethics, FOIA, real property, agreements,
> personnel matters, EEO matters, torts, privacy issues, procurement,
> export control, litigation and appeals.

### Contracts Law (CONTRCTLAW) \[1085\]

> Knowledge of procurement matters, contracts, grants, cooperative
> agreements, Space Act agreements, claims, and protests.

### Personnel/EEO Law (PERSONLAW) \[1086\]

> Knowledge of employee discipline and performance matters, labor
> issues, EEO matters, ADR, litigation, and appeals.

### Environmental Law (ENVLAW) \[1087\]

> Knowledge of local, state and Federal environmental laws, regulations
> and legal procedures.

### Public Communications & Outreach (PUBLICOMM) \[135\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the assessment,
development and execution of public communication and outreach efforts.
Knowledge of effective public relations and presentation techniques for
representing and expressing the views, work operations and policies of
NASA including liaising with and presenting information to a variety of
external audiences. Effectively advocates for the Agency through
communication of the organization\'s expertise and contributions, and
assessing the effectiveness of past or ongoing efforts. Apply principles
and practices of domestic and international customs, regulations and
details to ceremonies or other interaction with distinguished visitors
or in public forums. Manage Agency knowledge so it can be accessed where
and when needed for communication purposes inside and outside the
Agency. This includes public writing and speaking, information
collection and dissemination, news broadcasting and writing, media
relations, exhibit design, story development, visitor and guest
programs, protocols, and concessionaire management.

### International Program Development (INTLPGMDEV) \[157\]

This competency refers to the knowledge and capabilities associated with
establishing international programs/agreements through international
negotiations, drafting international agreements that comply with U.S.
laws and regulations, arranging negotiation meetings, understanding the
protocol issues involved in meetings, signing ceremonies, meetings
between heads of agencies and NASA, exchange of gifts, liaison with
Department of State and other U.S. Agencies and Departments. This may
involve both reimbursable and non-reimbursable agreements.

### Policy Management (POLICYMGMT) \[169\]

Knowledge of NASA relationships to headquarters, Centers, component
facilities, partnerships and other government agencies, including
international governments, in order to effectively integrate services
consistent with broad strategies and objectives. Requires the capability
to research and apply government-wide laws and Agency operating
principles, regulations, and policies associated with organizational and
business functions such as financial, human resources, legal, security,
communications, inspection, compliance, and health and safety. Utilizes
a wide variety of resources and tools to develop, maintain, monitor,
enforce and provide oversight of NASA management requirements.

## Financial Operations Competency Suite

### Budgeting Management (BUDGETMMT) \[119\]

Knowledge of how to apply management knowledge, principles and practices
to obtain, utilize, manage financial resources in the workplace to meet
program, project or business requirements. Involves maintaining
available resources, making resource decisions based on need and
availability, and developing and implementing strategies to make
rational and well thought-out decisions related to organizational
resources. Includes the ability to provide guidance, formulate a budget
plan, defend a budget plan, assess budget performance, advocate budget
and alternative scenarios and execute a budget plan. Requires knowledge
of policies and practices related to Federal, Agency and Installation
accounting, and internal business information systems.

### Acquisition and Contract Management (CONMMT) \[124\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with each phase of the
acquisition and contract management lifecycle including requirement
analysis, market research, acquisition planning and strategy,
solicitation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, determination of price
reasonableness, selection, contract management, and performance
assessment. Requires understanding of applicable public laws, executive
orders, Federal regulations, Agency requirements, policies, and
initiatives. Requires knowledge of contracts to review products and
services to determine if they are in compliance with contract terms and
conditions. Includes ability to assess technical requirements needed to
support program and project implementation and provide guidance and
direction to contractors to ensure delivery and quality of services and
products. Ability to use contract or acquisition instruments and
surveillance systems as necessary to ensure contract or acquisition
requirements are being met throughout the life of the contract.

### Acquisition Planning (ACQPLAN) \[1093\]

> Knowledge of contract regulations and government contract vehicles,
> and ability to form contracts through source selection planning,
> identifying solicitation terms and conditions, and identifying and
> selecting techniques for determining price reasonableness. Also
> includes ability to recognize factors to be considered when evaluating
> and providing government financing, conducting price analyses,
> negotiating, identifying actions to resolve protests, and contract
> awarding.

### Contract Formation (CONFORMAT) \[1094\]

> Knowledge of contract regulations and government contract vehicles,
> and ability to form contracts through source selection planning,
> identifying solicitation terms and conditions, and identifying and
> selecting techniques for determining price reasonableness. Also
> includes ability to recognize factors to be considered when evaluating
> and providing government financing, conducting price analyses,
> negotiating, identifying actions to resolve protests, and contract
> awarding.

### Contract Management and Performance Assesment (CONPERFORM) \[1095\]

> Knowledge and capabilities associated with managing contracts and
> evaluating a contractor\'s performance, including identifying and
> evaluating commercial and noncommercial financing arrangements,
> determining the appropriate actions necessary to ensure customer
> satisfaction, identifying and selecting the appropriate course of
> action for resolving a contractor dispute, and identifying and
> implementing contract close-out procedures.

### Cost Estimation and Analysis (COSTEST) \[121\]

This competency refers to the knowledge, capabilities, and practices
associated with the determination, estimation, and analysis of costs. It
encompasses analytical techniques required to develop and assess
estimates for hardware/software acquisition; design, integration and
test, production, operations and support costs (e.g., life-cycle costs)
of programs, projects, systems, and resources. Estimating and cost
analysis methodologies used include engineering, parametric, analogy,
cost performance analysis, schedule analysis, and statistical risk
analysis. Knowledge and skills required include Work Breakdown Structure
(WBS) development, data collection, cost estimating relationship
development and documentation, application of cost models, and
evaluation of cost realism in proposals.

### Financial Management (FINMMT) \[118\]

Knowledge of how to apply financial management skills, principles and
practices, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and the
standards, policies and practices related to Federal, Agency and
Installation accounting and financial management to obtain, utilize,
manage and account for resources in the workplace. Ability to use
accounting related tools and techniques, perform financial data
analysis, compile and/or perform transactions, review related outputs,
and identify problems and prepare standard documentation. Ability to
develop and implement strategies to capture, record, maintain and
allocate organizational resources rationally and effectively.

### Internal Control / Audit (INTAUD) \[120\]

Knowledge of how to evaluate control systems for financial,
administrative, program, and operational activities to provide
reasonable assurances that obligations, costs and disbursements comply
with applicable regulations and laws, that property is funded, and
assets are safeguarded; and that revenues and expenditures applicable to
operations are properly recorded and accounted for. Involves ability to
conduct surveys, studies and other investigations for management
operations or related processes to assess and report adequacy, validity
and compliance/non-compliance to requirements. Ability to communicate
derived audit assessment and recommend, establish, modify and/or
implement internal controls to mitigate findings.

## Institutional Operations & Support Competency Suite

### Institutional Environmental Engineering & Management (ENVENGMMT) \[133\]

Uses knowledge of environmental engineering, environmental law,
chemistry, biology, geology and hydrogeology to maintain a proactive
stance regarding environmental stewardship, including protection and
restoration of environmental resources such as ground water, surface
water, soils, sediments, air, and natural, cultural and historic
resources. Plans and assesses compliance with Federal, State, and local
statutory and regulatory requirements, Executive Orders, and directives.
Implements proactive programs such as recycling, pollution prevention,
affirmative procurement and energy management, and remediation
activities under RCRA and CERCLA requirements.

### Institutional Environmental Planning/NEPA (ENVPLAN) \[1088\]

> Uses knowledge of environmental engineering, environmental law,
> economics and the physical sciences to fully consider the possible
> environmental effects, along with technical, economic, and other
> factors, in the earliest planning of proposed NASA Programs, Projects,
> and related activities. Implements the requirements of the National
> Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) including developing and reviewing
> NEPA documentation including Environmental Assessments, Environmental
> Impact Statements, Findings of No Significant Impact, and Records of
> Decision. Coordinates public meetings to solicit input on major Agency
> actions.

### Institutional Environmental Remediation (ENVREMED) \[1089\]

> Uses knowledge of environmental engineering, chemistry, biology,
> geology and hydrogeology to identify, investigate, and cleanup
> contaminated hazardous waste sites in compliance with Resource
> Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental
> Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) requirements.
> Performs remediation contract management duties including evaluation
> of contractor performance and financial and schedule planning and
> tracking. Negotiates agreements with Federal, State, and local
> regulators. Manages the schedule of scientific/engineering,
> contractual, management, and informational documents, including
> preparation of Records of Decisions (RODs), administrative orders, and
> consent decrees. Performs necessary community relations activities.

### Fire Protection Engineering (FIREPROT) \[143\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated fire prevention-related
tools and their application to systems for minimizing the occurrence or
effects of fire. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of applicable NFPA,
OSHA, NASA, aerospace and/or prevention industry trends, standards and
policies for fire prevention. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of
and contributes to resources available in the fire prevention community
including NASA, DOD, academia, and industry. Capability to review and
assess complex technical documents for their impact on fire prevention
work. Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Life Safety Systems.
Capability to provide mitigation strategies for fire protection when
requirements cannot be met.

### Master Planning (MASTERPLAN) \[167\]

Knowledge of strategic and long-term planning for operations, research
or development activities at the Center level.  Knowledge required to
develop functional and overall Center requirements including fit of
specific facility needs and requirements as well as workflow and
long-term scheduling.   Includes knowledge required to coordinate and
incorporate the necessary facilities and other building and
infrastructure to satisfy all functional, institutional needs to meet
mission requirements. Specialized knowledge of transportation modeling
as well as broad aspects of community interface for emergency services
and other requirements of large complex industrial installations.

### Institutional Logistics, Supply and Transportation (LOGSUPTRAN) \[134\]

Knowledge of principles, practices, equipment and tools in the areas of
Logistics, Supply and Transportation. Understanding of how to manage and
optimize equipment, supplies and transportation systems to provide an
infrastructure that enables the agency to operate effectively. Includes
management of specifications, acquisition, certification, storage,
delivery, lifecycle support, distribution, and disposal of supplies,
hardware, materials, equipment, and property (except real estate) and
the operation and maintenance of transportation and other equipment used
to move materials or passengers. Also includes management of
inventories, including government property, equipment and materials
provided to employees and contractors, so that the property is
accurately accounted for, reported against and disposed of at the end of
its useful life. Requires understanding of government regulations
regarding property management and disposal, and related contracting
terminology and requirements.

### Security & Program Protection (SECURITY) \[126\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with providing security
to protect facilities, personnel and programs. Ability to develop,
implement and manage processes and programs involving law enforcement,
counter-intelligence and counter-terrorism investigations, and security
support programs including physical, information, personnel and
industrial security.

### Physical Security (SECPHYSCL) \[1072\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the protection
> of property and individuals from threats or adversarial influences.
> Abilities deal primarily with assessing risk, conducting surveys and
> implementing physical counter-measures designed to protect personnel
> from potential threats; prevent unauthorized access to equipment,
> facilities, material, and documents; and safeguard against espionage,
> sabotage, damage, and theft.

### Counterintelligence/Counterterrorism Analysis, Investigation and Liaison (SECOUNTER) \[1073\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with receipt,
> analysis, dissemination and investigation of information for the
> purpose of detecting, deterring and neutralizing acts involving
> espionage, intelligence activities, sabotage and/or terrorist
> activities conducted for or on behalf of foreign powers, organizations
> or persons.

### Information Security (SECINFO) \[1074\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the protection
> of national classified information and sensitive but unclassified
> (SBU) information including; classification, declassification, and
> protection of classified national defense information originated or
> controlled by Federal agencies in accordance with Executive Order
> 12958, April 17, 1995, \"Classified National Security Information,\"

### National Security Systems (SECNATION) \[1075\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with researching and
> implementing national security systems used for transmitting national
> security information, including classified and sensitive unclassified
> information technology systems and programs involving secure voice,
> data, video, and facsimile to include ground-to-ground,
> space-to-space, and ground-to-space communications assets.

### Personnel Security (SECPERSON) \[1076\]

> Knowledge and ability to request background investigations appropriate
> to position sensitivity and to review and evaluate completed
> background investigations for the purpose of assessing loyalty,
> reliability, suitability, and trustworthiness of applicants,
> employees, and others to work for the U.S. Government, on U.S.
> Government contracts, and/or will have access to classified national
> security information and material.

### Industrial Security (SECINDUST) \[1077\]

> This competency refers to the knowledge and ability to perform
> personnel, physical, and information security functions related to
> contractors and contract facilities, in accordance with the National
> Industrial Security Program (NISP), established by Executive Order
> 12829; the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
> (NISPOM), NIPSOM Supplement and Executive Order 12958, \"Classified
> National Security Information. Includes ensuring that private industry
> and colleges/universities, while performing on government contracts or
> conducting research and development, properly protect classified
> assets in their possession. Capabilities include conducting site
> security reviews and establishing criteria for contractors and
> subcontractors covering such matters as foreign ownership or
> influence; classification and clearance levels required for contract
> performance; product classification; and access to communication
> security, intelligence or international organization information.

### Emergency Management (EMERGMMT) \[151\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices of Comprehensive Emergency
Management are associated with an integrated approach to the management
of emergency programs and activities for all four emergency phases
(mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery), for all types of
emergencies and disasters (natural, man-made, and attack), and for all
NASA sites and centers, to include special National Level requests.
Applies expert knowledge of the National Incident Management System, the
National Response Plan, and Homeland Security Presidential Directives
and other federal policies to enable effective emergency programs at the
national, state, or local level as appropriate. Ability to lead,
coordinate, manage and direct the development and implementation of
NASA's and Federal emergency management policies, plans, and procedures
for emergency response conditions, contingencies, continuity of
operations, occupant emergency plans, and NASA's interagency support
functions in a full spectrum of emergencies. This competency includes
the commitment to produce sound policy through requirements development
that may affect lives, property, and operations in the event of unknown
scenarios. Demonstrates the ability to: develop standards and
specifications for new data analysis and data collection processes
related to emergency preparedness; serve as an Aency, national level and
industry-wide resource and has an established network to facilitate the
acquisition of other resources and information; develop and/or modify
safety procedures and requirements for related work and organization;
maintain expert knowledge of applicable NASA, federal, aerospace and/or
industry emergency preparedness trends, standards and policies; provide
design concepts, risk management, trouble-shooting and trade-off
analysis; technical expertise to represent Agency-wide, federal,
industry and academic working groups, boards and panes; manage and
provide comprehensive interpretation and equivalencies for all phases of
emergency management; exhibit comprehensive knowledge of FEMA, OSHA and
NASA standards pertaining to emergency management; represents agency in
determining levels of coordination with intergovernmental departments,
state and local agencies; evaluate agency exercise design criteria for
emergency response; conduct risk assessments.

### Occupational and Environmental Health (OCCHEALTH) \[130\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practice associated with NASA, Federal, and
State OSHA health and safety regulations, policies and procedures used
to develop and implement mishap and environmental health prevention
practices and measures in all NASA work places. These knowledge areas
include safety of personnel and equipment during launch vehicle
processing, normal and industrial and laboratory operations, special
high hazard tests and operations, aviation and space operations, use and
handling of materials and chemicals, and design, construction, and use
of facilities. Capabilities include ability to develop and analyze
policy, manage, and assess the effectiveness of health programs and
practices, which are designed to prevent injury to personnel and loss of
NASA property in the industrial work environment, and promote the health
and well being of employees.

### Occupational Medicine (OCCMED) \[1066\]

> Professional skills and knowledge to apply occupational health related
> requirements to protect and maintain workers' physical and mental
> health. Knowledge to apply and initiate preventive health and wellness
> measures to reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. Knowledge and
> experience to manage implement and evaluate occupational medicine
> program areas. This includes clinical case management, health
> surveillance, and emergency medical response.

### Industrial Hygiene (OCCHYGIENE) \[1067\]

> Professional knowledge and skills to develop and implement preventive
> measures regarding all work-related exposures, injuries, and
> illnesses. Knowledge to coordinate, implement, manage, and assess the
> impact and effectiveness of related programs, practices and policies
> across the Agency, designed to protect the health of employees.
> Knowledge to provide advice to Agency top management concerning the
> impact that new regulations and technologies will have on the health
> of employees. Knowledge to provide professional symposia, workshops,
> and coordinate the development of related training programs for
> Agency-wide application. 

### Health Physics (OCCPHYSICS) \[1068\]

> Knowledge of Federal and State Health Physics (ionizing and
> non-ionizing radiation) regulations, policies, and procedures, to
> develop and implement preventive measures regarding all work-related
> exposures, injuries and illnesses. Knowledge to develop, coordinate,
> implement, manage, and assess the effectiveness of related programs,
> practices and policies across the Agency, designed to protect the
> health of employees. Knowledge and skills to evaluate the application
> of new technologies to Agency related issues, and the impact of new
> laws and regulations and provides advice to Agency top management.
> Knowledge to provide professional symposia, workshops, and develop
> related training programs for Agency-wide application. 

### Employee Assistance (OCCASSIST) \[1069\]

> Professional knowledge and skills to improve the mental health and
> well being of employees. Knowledge of regulations and programs to
> coordinate, implement, manage and assess the effectiveness of related
> employee assistance programs, practices and policies, including
> substance abuse prevention and treatment in support of drug-free
> Federal workplace program. Knowledge to implement programs and
> training for all mental health concerns for employees and their
> immediate families. This includes critical incident stress or other
> traumatic events in the workplace, promotion of an emotionally healthy
> workforce, and assessment of regulations that potentially impact the
> workplace.

### Facilities Engineering and Management (FACENG) \[112\]

Knowledge of facilities engineering , facility evaluation, cost,
schedules and formulation of performance requirements and alternative
analysis/scenarios for key facilities. General knowledge of
architectural, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines.
Knowledge of project management and control including life-cycle costs,
engineering economics, and project planning and evaluation including
scope, cost and schedule and program controls including earned value
management or other measure for facility project controls.  Also
requires knowledge of construction contracting and contractor oversight
and contracts management.

### Facility Civil Engineering (FACIVENG) \[1090\]

> Knowledge of building and foundation design and construction, concrete
> and steel design and construction as well as design and construction
> of roads, utilities, and other civil projects for aerospace facility
> programs.  Requires understanding of energy management and
> sustainability standards for sustainable design.  Also requires
> knowledge of construction contracting and contractor oversight and
> contracts management.

### Facility Mechanical Engineering (FACMECHENG) \[1091\]

> Knowledge of planning, designing, developing, testing, or evaluating
> mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, fluid or
> structural equipment and systems for aerospace facility programs.  May
> include specialization in Heating Ventalation and Air Conditioning
> (HVAC), piping and elevators. etc. Also requires knowledge of
> construction contracting and contractor oversight and contracts
> management.

### Facility Electrical Engineering (FACELECENG) \[1092\]

> Knowledge of planning, designing, developing, testing, or evaluating
> electrical components, electrical installation and inspection for
> aerospace facility programs. Knowledge of electrical codes and
> standards, and testing of complex electrical or electronic systems
> including sources, loads, power management and distribution,
> communications and controls. Also requires knowledge of construction
> contracting and contractor oversight and contracts management.

### Construction Management (FACONSTMMT) \[1096\]

> Knowledge of the materials, methods, systems, and the tools used to
> construct facilities and other real property infrastructure.

### Real Property Management (FACPROPRTY) \[1097\]

> Knowledge of requirements and processes to manage real property
> including buildings, other infrastructure, land, and leases and other
> interests in property and real estate for industrial and aerospace
> operations.  Knowledge of real estate principles, practices and law as
> they apply to the management, leasing or acquisition of real estate.
> Knowledge of records management for financial accounting and value
> maintenance, including development of files and records to serve as
> legal documentation of ownership and material value.  Knowledge of
> facility utilization include space planning and tracking for
> institutional charges as well as for space management and utilization
> reporting at the agency as well as at the federal level.

### Facilities Operations and Maintenance (FACOPSMAIN) \[1098\]

> Knowledge of operation and maintenance of office, operations and/or
> research facilities, and associated systems and equipment.  Includes
> but is not limited to: knowledge required to develop and manage a
> comprehensive program of facilities management services, such as test
> planning and development, development of operational plans and
> procedures, data acquisition and analysis, test scheduling, resource
> planning, development of facility capability enhancements, reliability
> centered maintenance, energy conservation, system health monitoring,
> minor facility modification and repair, etc., to operate, sustain and
> optimize facilities and equipment.  Includes the ability to
> effectively integrate these services to be consistent with the
> strategies and program goals of the organization.

### Institutional Aircraft Operations (AIROPS) \[152\]

Knowledge of aircraft operations, maintenance, acquisition,
airworthiness and aviation safety principles for technologically complex
aircraft programs and their associated systems and facilities. 
Knowledge of how to develop aircraft requirements and the associated
costs and scheduling to satisfy functional and regulatory requirements. 
Ability to develop and manage a comprehensive aviation program to
sustain and optimize institutional and research and development (R&D)
requirements consistent with standards, codes and regulations. 
Effectively integrate these aircraft services to be consistent with the
broader objectives, strategies, and program goals of the organization.

### Research, Development or Flight Facility Planning (FACLTYPLAN) \[168\]

Knowledge of strategic and long-term planning for research, development
or flight facilities and related equipment required to support
operations for current and future program needs. Knowledge required to
develop functional and facility requirements and the associated costs
and scheduling. Includes knowledge required to coordinate and
incorporate the necessary architectural engineering to satisfy all
functional, institutional and regulatory requirements. Specialized
knowledge of engineering and technology competencies to address specific
high energy/ high risk facility systems including but not limited to:
high temperature systems, high pressure systems, cryogenic systems,
exotic gases, control systems, data acquisition systems, energy transfer
systems, laboratory workspace planning, communication infrastructure.
Knowledge of project management and control including life-cycle costs,
engineering economics, and project planning and evaluation including
scope, cost and schedule and program controls including earned value
management or other measure for project controls. Includes abilities to
devise and implement policies and procedures regarding risk/hazard
mitigation and safety assurance.

### Workplace Safety (WORKSAFETY) \[150\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practice associated with NASA, Federal, and
State OSHA health and safety regulations, policies and procedures used
to develop and implement mishap prevention practices and measures in all
NASA work places. These knowledge areas include safety of personnel and
equipment during launch vehicle and payload processing, range
operations, normal and industrial and laboratory operations, special
high hazard tests and operations, explosives and propellant operations,
aviation and space operations, use and handling of exotic materials and
chemicals, and design, construction, and use of facilities. Capabilities
include ability to develop and analyze policy, manage, and assess the
effectiveness of safety programs and practices, which are designed to
prevent injury to personnel and loss of NASA property in all work
environments on land, sea, air or space, and promote the safety of all
employees. This function will also assure the proper investiation ,
recording, and corrective action documentation of all mishaps within the
agency.

## Workforce Operations & Support Competency Suite

### Diversity Management (DIVERSEMMT) \[158\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the application of
diversity management including developing, implementing, evaluating, and
monitoring the Agency's Diversity Strategic Implementation Plan and
related programs as well as internal diversity communications and
external diversity relations, diverse employee network groups, diversity
training initiatives, diversity councils, and mentoring initiatives.
Works in partnership with the Center(s) leadership and Diversity
Council(s) to optimize and support efforts to acquire and sustain a
vital effective workforce, to capitalize on the strengths of a diverse
workforce to better perform the Center's mission through teamwork and
innovation, and to build an organizational climate in which employees
respect, appreciate, and value individual differences as catalysts for
creativity and productivity..

### Human Capital Management (HUMCAPMMT) \[128\]

Apply knowledge and practices of the full range of personnel/human
resource functions, such as classification, workforce planning &
analysis, employee and labor relations, retirement, benefits,
disciplinary actions, recruitment, selection, training, employee
development, promotion regulations and procedures, compensation, and
personnel information systems. Provide guidance and leadership in the
motivation, performance measurement and overall management of the
workforce including the design, delivery, implementation and evaluation
of programs and processes. Includes understanding of organizational
mission, strategy and business objectives as well as various rules,
regulations and culture on people and their work.

### Equal Opportunity Management (EEOMMT) \[129\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with formulating,
planning, implementing, managing, tracking and evaluating equal
employment opportunity initiatives and programs. Includes the ability to
fully integrate EO into all aspects of NASA's mission as core values, to
ensure a balanced and consistent implementation of statutory and
administrative mandates such as maintaining an efficient and timely
complaints processing program, an effective alternative dispute
resolution program, and a comprehensive federally assisted and conducted
non-discrimination program. Knowledge, capabilities and practices
associated with creating an environment where all persons associated
with NASA are treated fairly and without any form of unlawful
discrimination in any agency program or activity. Includes the
conceptualization, delivery and management of equal employment
opportunity systems that meet NASA and Federal goals and objectives to
eliminate discrimination and influence change in programs, practices and
attitudes that are considered barriers to equal opportunity.
Advisor/advocate role to agency officials to influence change and ensure
compliance with relevant federal law, rules and regulations.

### Professional Administrative Operations (PROFADMOPS) \[115\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the support of
administrative and management activities to facilitate organizational
and mission goals and objectives. This competency requires knowledge of
the appropriate rules, regulations, processes and associated systems
within various enabling functions which may include human resources
management, resource management, employee support services,
documentation, procurement and financial management.

### Para-Professional Business Operations (PARABUSOPS) \[165\]

The knowledge and capabilities associated with administrative, clerical
and management support to a manager and/or organization to facilitate
the mission, goals and customer satisfaction. This competency requires
knowledge of policies, procedures and tools to implement operations
within a business environment such as scheduling of meetings, office
communication and document generation with the organization.

# Engineering & Technology Knowledge Domain

## Engineering of Systems Competency Suite

### Design and Development Engineering (DESDEVENG) \[8\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with all aspects of the
technical design and development process including the development of
flight hardware, payloads, technology projects fabrication processes and
techniques, concurrent engineering, production assessment, and process
verification as applied to aerospace vehicles and systems used in
atmospheric and space environments. Includes ability to create models
and prototypes, particularly in a laboratory setting, based on research
oriented plans and schematics and capability to design the system for
safe and reliable development, integration and manufacturability.

### Structural Design and Development Engineering (DDESTRUCT) \[1028\]

> Knowledge, capability and practices associated with all aspects of the
> technical structural design and development by using and modifying
> advanced analytical and computational methods to design, develop, test
> and research the characteristics and performance of structures.
> Includes the development of structural math models for and
> comprehensive assessment of air, space and ground structures, the
> analysis of the models to determine structural response to multiple
> external and internal environmental conditions, and analysis of flight
> and test data for structural systems. Includes broad knowledge of
> structures disciplines including structural dynamics, structural
> mechanics, structural acoustics, mechanisms, electro-mechanical
> devices, aeroelasticity, impact, damage tolerance and structural life
> prediction. Also involves research into measurement, instrument and
> test systems to assess structural characteristics and risks, and
> ensure system integration.

### Electrical Design and Development Engineering (DDEELEC) \[1029\]

> Knowledge, capability and practices associated with all aspects of the
> technical electrical design and development process of electrical
> systems and components for air, space and ground systems and
> instruments. Includes knowledge of electrical integration such as
> electrical / electronic design requirements definition, subsystem and
> circuit analysis, test procedure development, and safety analysis.
> Includes broad knowledge EEE parts, electronic packaging design and
> tools, reliability and environmental effects, power generation,
> distribution, storage and conditioning systems.

### Propulsion Design and Development Engineering (DDEPROP) \[1030\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the detailed
> mechanical design of propulsion components, subsystems and systems.
> Includes expertise required for safe and reliable component and system
> design, development, and integration. Competency assumes a breadth of
> knowledge of many specialty areas such as geometric dimensioning and
> tolerancing, cutting edge computer aided design and modeling tools,
> state of the art manufacturing and fabrication processes, specialty
> hardware and fasteners, bolted joint design, fits and interfaces,
> technical specifications, instructions and procedures, engine systems
> design, functional design, and design for optimization of component
> performance in relation to mission environments through testing. Also,
> depth in familiarization with system engineering tools, procedures,
> and documentation such as configuration management, the design review
> process, interface control documents, and interface requirements
> documents.

### Test Fixtures and GSE Design and Development Engineering (DDETEST) \[1031\]

> Knowledge of all aspects of the technical design and development
> process as applied to ground support equipment and special test
> fixtures relating to systems or subsystems including structural,
> electrical and propulsion components and technologies. Includes the
> definition or assessment of concepts and designs to assure adequate
> functional performance is achieved and system requirements are met and
> an assessment of the fabrication process and techniques, production
> assessment, and process verification of the hardware design. Includes
> knowledge and capability to create and evaluate subscale or full-scale
> models, test articles, or prototypes to assess the system or subsystem
> design, development, and integration meets the intended objectives.

### Engineering and Science Support (ENGSCISUP) \[11\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with supporting
engineering and science functions. This support includes laboratory,
modeling, manufacturing and analytical activities. Focus is on the
abilities of an individual to visualize, plan and execute limited
instructions from engineering, in the form of drawings/schematics,
written or verbal direction, in order to produce a model, prototype or
finished product. The technician's application of tools and apparatus,
both physical and analytical, are a key element of this competency.

### Integration Engineering (INTEGENG) \[9\]

Knowledge and capability to integrate all elements into a functioning
system or subsystem such as complex flight to flight and flight to
ground and facilities systems. Includes knowledge and capabilities
required for safe and reliable integration of different elements of a
system, schedules, configurations and resources as well as the
development of launch, mission, manifest, contigency and long-range
plans and responses to externally-driven requirements.

### Structural Integration Engineering (INTSTRUCT) \[1032\]

> Knowledge of engineering; system engineering; manufacturing; testing;
> quality, reliability, and safety engineering; risk management; and
> resource, schedule, and programmatic requirements for the integration
> of structural systems, subsystems, and components that verify the
> completed products function, efficacy, and conformance to design
> requirements. This activity involves the long range planning,
> coordination, oversight, and integration of all structural systems,
> subsystems, and components in accordance with requirements and
> specifications, both external and internal.

### Materials Integration Engineering (INTMATER) \[1033\]

> Knowledge and capability to integrate all materials engineering
> elements and practices associated with research into the
> characteristics and performance of materials and the design,
> development and testing of those materials, into a functioning system
> or subsystem such as complex flight to flight and flight to ground and
> facilities systems. Includes knowledge and capabilities required for
> the development and application of math models and statistical
> analysis for assessment of material durability and response to
> environmental conditions and contaminants, required for safe and
> reliable application and integration of materials engineering elements
> of a system, schedules, configurations and resources as well as the
> development of launch, mission, manifest, contigency and long-range
> plans and responses to externally-driven requirements.

### Systems Integration Engineering (INTSYSTEMS) \[1034\]

> The Systems Integration Engineer (SIE) is responsible for integration
> of all engineering products and resources necessary for product
> development and is the single technical interface between the
> engineering organization and the program/project office (PPO) for a
> specific product. The SIE is responsible for vertical and horizontal
> integration of all engineering activities required for product
> delivery and is responsible to the PPO for cost and schedule
> performance under technical direction of a chief engineer. The SIE
> tracks design decisions and requirements, maintains techncial
> baselines, manages interfaces, provides input to the PPO for risk
> management, tracks cost and schedule, tracks technical performance,
> verifies requirements are met and reviews and audits program
> engineering support activities.

### Electrical Integration Engineering (INTELECT) \[1035\]

> Knowledge and capability to integrate electrical components for air,
> space and ground systems and instruments into a functioning system or
> subsystems such as complex flight to flight, flight to ground, and
> facilities systems. Includes knowledge and capabilities required for
> safe and reliable integration of electrical systems, schedules,
> configurations, and electrical resources including power generation,
> control, and storage; controls and instrumentation; communications and
> data management; and electrical packaging, as well as the development
> of electrical and electronic systems impacts to launch, mission,
> manifest, contingency and long-range plans, and responses to
> externally-driven requirements.

### Propulsion Integration Engineering (INTPROPEL) \[1036\]

> Knowledge and capability to integrate propulsion elements into a
> functioning system or subsystem such as the integration of a
> propulsion system into a test stand, vehicle, or spacecraft or the
> integration of components (turbomachinery, main chambers, valves,
> etc.) into a propulsion system. Includes knowledge and capabilities
> required to understand the complex fluid and structural interactions
> of the various propulsion system or subsystem elements such as the
> interaction between the engine and main propulsion system or the
> interaction between a turbopump and an engine system. Inculdes the
> planning, design, development, and evaluation of the various
> components and subsystems that is necessary to insure proper function
> and compatibility within the propulsion systems.

### Manufacturing Engineering (MANUFACT) \[24\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices to perform concurrent engineering
and producibility. Includes knowledge and ability to review design
documentation, determine resource requirements for manufacturing
activities, research and develop manufacturing processes, plan and
manage hardware fabrication and assembly, develop and maintain
manufacturing project schedules, and resolve manufacturing related
problems.

### Process Engineering (PROCESSENG) \[114\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the development
and implementation of safe, efficient, and effective processes to
achieve performance excellence in Center operations, development, and
enabling functions. This includes the identification, development,
mapping, modeling, measuring, and analysis of processes that enable work
activities, including their suppliers, inputs, outputs, customers,
outcomes, and related decisions. Areas of specialization include queuing
theory, function analysis, task analysis, human factors, stochastic
methods, advanced statistical analysis methods, optimization algorithms,
process simulation modeling (discrete and/or continuous), linear
programming, and scheduling and capacity analysis systems.

### Systems Engineering (SYSTEMSENG) \[7\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with defining,
developing, integrating and verifying an end-to-end new or existing
system, with the objective of optimizing performance, safety and mission
objectives. Includes knowledge required for safe and reliable system
development/integration. Ability to perform feasibility assessments,
provide functional analyses; develop and manage system performance and
interface requirements to ensure the resulting system meets all
technical objectives; perform systems analysis and trade studies, and
oversee systems integration and verification. Includes knowledge of
system engineering tools and procedures such as configuration
management, integrated logistics management, risk management, and
documents such as integrated schematics, interface control documents,
and interface requirements documents for defining interconnection of
system parts, documenting and managing system configurations and
identifying all required interfaces, and mass properties for determining
weight distributions. Assumes a breath of knowledge of many specialty
areas, and a detailed understanding of how the pieces fit together.
Thorough knowledge of the NASA process of reviews, audits, and control
gates to ensure all technical and programmatic requirements are being
met in an organized fashion.

### Test Engineering (TESTENG) \[10\]

Knowledge of physics, engineering and manufacturing to test systems or
subsystems under development for their functioning, efficacy and
conformance to design requirements, or to test prototypes for
feasibility. May involve ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate
developmental, qualification, and acceptance testing in accordance with
NASA, Military or Commercial Specifications of air, space and ground
systems, components, piece parts, as well as integrated systems.
Includes knowledge of environmental test techniques used to simulate
loading conditions such as launch, reentry, orbit, and landing,
including vibration, shock, acoustics, contamination, acceleration,
electromagnetics, radiation, pressure, thermal, chemical, microgravity
and solar vacuum, aerodynamics and temperature and humidity. Includes
knowledge required for safe and reliable system development/integration.

### Structural Test Engineering (TSTSTRUCT) \[1037\]

> Knowledge of physics, engineering, and manufacturing to test
> structural systems, subsystems, and components that verify the
> functioning, efficacy, and conformance to deign requirements of these
> structures. This activity involves the planning, conduct, and
> evaluation of results for structural system development,
> qualification, or acceptance tests in accordance with NASA, military
> or commercial specifications. It includes the knowledge of structural
> test techniques to simulate loading conditions for structural systems
> experiencing launch, on-orbit, re-entry or landing environments and
> the associated response measurement methods to verify or correlate the
> structural system's analytical models. Test discipline skills
> associated with this competency include: vibration; acoustics; shock;
> static structural loads; and modal analysis.

### Materials Test Engineering (TSTMATER) \[1038\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with materials
> testing and the behavior and performance characteristics of materials
> in their use environment. Included is the understanding of various
> test set ups, instrumentation, data acquistion, equipment and tools
> utilized for material qualification and certification for ground and
> aerospace flight systems.

### Thermal Test Engineering (TSTTHERMO) \[1039\]

> Knowledge of physics, engineering, thermal, and thermal vacuum to test
> systems or subsystems under development, qualification, or acceptance
> requirements for their functioning, efficacy and conformance to design
> requirements and performance, or to test prototypes for feasibility.
> May involve ability to plan, create test procedures, conduct, and
> evaluate developmental, qualification, acceptance, and flight test and
> checkout requirements in accordance with NASA, Military or Commercial
> Specifications of test facilities, space and ground systems,
> components, piece parts, as well as integrated systems. Includes
> knowledge of environmental test techniques used to simulate thermal
> and thermal vacuum conditions such as launch, reentry, orbit, and
> landing, including radiation, pressure, thermal, outgassing,
> microgravity and solar vacuum, aerodynamics and temperature and
> humidity. Includes knowledge required for safe and reliable system
> testing and development/integration.

### Electrical Test Engineering (TSTELECT) \[1040\]

> Knowledge of the principles of electrical engineering, and electronic
> manufacturing to test components, systems, or subsystems under
> development for their functioning, efficacy and conformance to design
> requirements, or to test prototypes for feasibility. May involve
> ability to plan, create test procedures, conduct, and evaluate
> developmental, qualification, acceptance, and flight test and checkout
> requirements testing in accordance with NASA, Military or Commercial
> Specifications of air, space and ground systems, components, piece
> parts, as well as integrated electronic systems or sub-systems.
> Includes knowledge of environmental test techniques used to verify
> workmanship and validate operations in a relevant environment,
> including vibration, shock, acoustics, electromagnetic interference
> and compatibility (EMI/EMC), depressurization and vacuum operation,
> and thermal cycling.

### Propulsion Test Engineering (TSTPROPUL) \[1041\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practice associated with propulsion
> systems, subsystem, and/or component testing and cryogenic fluids as
> it relates to the functioning, efficacy and conformance to design
> requirements, or to test prototypes for feasibility or flight
> performance. Includes developing the procedures, methods, and
> techniques necessary to perform the test, to prepare, checkout, and
> assess the readiness of the test facility, and to ensure the safety of
> the systems or hardware. Includes full-scale or sub-scale testing of
> engine systems, subsystems, or components such as combustion chambers,
> nozzles, turbomachinery, ducts, valves, and pressurization systems.
> Includes knowledge of test techniques used to verify workmanship and
> validate operations in a relevant environment in accordance with NASA,
> Military or Commercial Specifications of air, space and ground
> systems, components, piece parts, as well as integrated propulsion
> systems or sub-systems.

## Systems Analysis & Mission Planning Competency Suite

### Advanced Mission Analysis (ADVMIS) \[89\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with the conception,
development, and planning of advanced missions and systems synthesizing
science, commercial, military and exploration requirements and
considering feasibility, performance, cost, reliability/safety and
environmental effects. Also includes understanding of architecture
analysis methods and optimization.

### Aerospace Systems Concept Development & Technology Assessment (ASCDTA) \[90\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the development of
aerospace vehicle and spacecraft concepts from a systems perspective to
satisfy prescribed mission architectures and identify enabling
technologies for performance, cost and safety. Knowledge of conceptual
design, sizing & synthesis of aerospace vehicles or spacecraft.
Knowledge of elicitation from subject matter experts of the potential
technology improvements from R&D projects in all the relevant aerospace
disciplines.

### Mission Analysis and Planning (MAP) \[1\]

Knowledge and ability to analyze requirements of current and near-term
missions. Manage integration of technical elements such as vehicle
design, flight trajectories, and operational and ground-based
infrastructure requirements in order to meet mission and programmatic
objectives.

### Mission Flight Design (FLTDSG) \[2\]

Knowledge and ability to conduct computational analysis of air and space
vehicle flight design for mission requirements, including sequencing,
trajectory optimization, orbital mechanics, flight mechanics and
celestial mechanics. Use flight design modeling and simulation tools
that determine optimum trajectory solutions for the appropriate mission
and vehicle constraints. Includes in-depth analysis of air borne and
ground-based trajectory predictions, automated trajectory planning and
modeling and trajectory negotiation and data exchange as well as
optimization tools which take into account environmental and design
constraints. Involves analysis of flight dispersion variables once
trajectories are established.

## Aeronautics Competency Suite

### Acoustics (ACOUSTICS) \[103\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices related to interior and exterior
noise reduction and acoustic design for advanced aerospace systems,
subsystems, and components to meet environmental requirements. Includes
knowledge and application of experimental and computational aero and
structural acoustics. Inherent in this competency is the capability to
determine the influence of acoustic environment on ground observers and
vehicle passengers alike, as well as to develop an understanding of its
impact on vehicle structural responses, including sonic fatigue.
Includes ability to conceive, plan, and implement appropriate
experimental and flight test programs that are designed to understand
and predict the acoustic environment and to validate advanced active and
passive noise control concepts.

### Aerodynamics (AERODYN) \[101\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with fluid mechanics
and flow physics modeling and their application to aerodynamic design
focused on improving aerodynamic performance and stability and control
of current and future aerospace vehicles and components, including but
not limited to transport and military aircraft, space transportation and
launch vehicles, planetary atmospheric exploration vehicles, and
propulsion systems and their integration with vehicles. Includes
knowledge of areas such as theoretical and computational fluid dynamics
(CFD) prediction methods, wind tunnel and flight testing techniques,
unsteady and high angle of attack flow phenomena, internal flows,
propulsion airframe integration, rotary wing aerodynamics, cavity flows,
etc. Ability to plan, conduct, interpret and correlate results of
experimental investigations and CFD analyses to predict aerodynamic
performance over a broad range of Mach numbers, Reynolds numbers, and
flight conditions, and to implement practical aerodynamic technology
applications on complex configurations. Assumes a broad understanding of
aerodynamics, fluid and gas dynamics, and engineering disciplines.

### Aeroelasticity (AEROELA) \[100\]

Research knowledge, capabilities, and practices for investigating
aeroelastic phenomena and complex steady and unsteady aerodynamic flow
phenomena especially in the transonic speed range, for investigating,
developing, and demonstrating novel concepts that prevent aeroelastic
instabilities, alleviate adverse aeroelastic responses, reduce loads and
vibrations, and exploit the aeroelastic characteristics of aerospace
vehicles, for developing analytical methods that predict the aeroelastic
and aeroservoelastic responses of aerospace vehicles, and for conducting
unsteady aerodynamic, aeroelastic, and aeroservoelastic wind-tunnel
tests.

### Aerothermodynamics (AEROTHM) \[102\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices related to aero/aerothermodynamic
design for aerospace vehicles and components under various flight
conditions including liftoff, ascent, stage separation and reentry.
Ability to plan, conduct and interpret results of experimental
investigations and analytical/computational fluid dynamics to derive
aerothermal environments. Inherent within this competency is also the
ability to determine the effects of propulsion system plumes on the
vehicle/components performance and environment. Knowledge of high
temperature gas physics including molecular and atomic internal energy
structure, rate processes, and radiative emission characteristics.

### Air Traffic Systems (AIRTRAFFIC) \[108\]

Knowledge of Air Traffic Management elements, and their properties and
interactions, such as air space and range systems, air traffic
regulations, aircraft characteristics, airport structures and systems,
and geographic and topographical patterns. Apply knowledge of these
elements to the development of new systems and tools to improve the
efficiency, effectiveness and capacity of the air traffic system, using
advanced distributed modeling techniques to research and test concepts
and prototypes.

### Flight Dynamics (FLTDYN) \[98\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with research and
technology in analytical, computational, and experimental methods to
characterize the flight dynamics behaviors of aerospace vehicles.

### Simulation/Flight Research Systems (SIMFLTSYS) \[110\]

Knowledge capabilities and practices used to provide and integrate
appropriate real-time hardware/software systems in support of piloted
simulators and research aircraft that enable experiments in Flight
Dynamics, Guidance/Navigation/Control, Crew Systems and Aviation
Operations, Reliable Digital Systems and Electromagnetics.

## Human and Biological Competency Suite

### Aerospace Medicine (AEROMED) \[36\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and credentials to engage, determine, and
maintain and provide for the physical and behavioral health, and medical
care of crew members, their families, and associated personnel during
all mission phases (pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight) in the
diverse environments of atmospheric and space flight missions.

### Medical Practice (MDPRACTICE) \[1070\]

> Knowledge and expertise of the multi-disciplinary practice of
> Aerospace Medicine taking into account the hostile, diverse
> environments of NASA aeronautic and space missions. Health maintenance
> and diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries are the goals of
> medical practice. Knowledge and skills of physiology of mission
> environment, operational medicine, clinical practice, human systems
> interfaces, and astronaut selection and training.

### Behavioral Health (MDBEHAVIOR) \[1071\]

> Knowledge and expertise of psychology/psychiatry in aviation and
> operational settings to maintain health and performance of crewmembers
> and appropriate associated personnel during all mission phases.
> Knowledge and skills of clinical and operational psychiatry, clinical,
> aviation or organizational psychology, psychosocial psychology,
> behavioral health maintenance, human systems interfaces and astronaut
> selection and training.

### Bioengineering (BIOENG) \[58\]

Application of technologies to living systems including such areas as
biomechanics, imaging, biomedical transducers, biofluids and sensors.

### Biomedical Engineering (BIOMEDENG) \[35\]

Knowledge of engineering, design, development, analysis and test of
biomedical systems such as equipment and tools for maintaining crew
psychological and physical health for long-duration missions in space.
Involves knowledge of broad array of engineering disciplines, and
biomedical research, human factors and space medicine findings and
practices. Includes knowledge of operational impacts and sustaining
engineering on the systems.

### Biomimetics (BIOMIMETIC) \[59\]

Knowledge and capability to research and further study natural processes
which have potential to be deciphered, mimicked and adopted in
technology applications based on biological systems such as
environmental heat sensors, retinal or iris scans or face recognition
technology. Also includes capabilities in the area of neural electric
machine control.

### Crew Systems and Aviation Operations (CSAOPS) \[97\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with research and
technology in analytical and experimental methods for pilot/automation
integration, crew station design, and aerospace vehicle operations
concepts.

### Extravehicular Activity Systems (EAS) \[38\]

Knowledge of engineering, design, development, analysis and test of EVA
systems. Requires knowledge and skills regarding the unique environment
and constraints in sending a crewmember into space outside of a vehicle,
and expertise in designing and developing spacesuits, tools, mechanisms,
and operations that support such an activity. Includes knowledge of
operational impacts and sustaining engineering on the system.

### Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) \[37\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with environmental
control and/or life support systems used to protect life in dangerous or
insupportive environments for flight or ground operations, including
related instrumentation, controls, data acquisition, pneumatics and
mechanisms. May include knowledge and capabilities needed for
development of advanced and/or regenerative life support, such as how to
apply plant physiology and pathology, microbial ecology, molecular
biology, biological engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering and
landscape ecology to development of advanced, regenerative life support
such as air and water recycling, solid waste resource recovery, food
sources and thermal environmental control.

### Habitability and Environmental Factors (ENVFACT) \[39\]

Knowledge of practices associated with research of and applying research
to the habitability of spacecraft and space-based environments and the
environmental effects on humans and other organisms with specific
emphasis on barophysiology, microbiology and toxicology and radiation.
Knowledge of physical and chemical sciences, including heat and mass
transfer, acoustics, radiation, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and
chemical, biological, metabolic and human factors processes. Ability to
integrate and apply this understanding to develop systems and technology
to enable humans to live and work safely and effectively in space.

### Fundamental Human Factors Research (HUMFACTRES) \[40\]

Knowledge of human engineering research methods (e.g. literature search,
experiment, operational analysis, observation, survey, protection of
research subjects) and activities (e.g., experimental design, planning
data collection, data analysis, statistics, and documentation. Knowledge
of the effects of environmental, individual, cognitive and
organizational factors on the behavior and performance of humans, as
well as the associated underlying physiological, psychological and
social/organizational drivers that influence human behavior. Includes
knowledge of a variety of psychophysical areas such as, but not limited
to, biomechanics, perception, cognition, sensory-motor control,
communication, decision-making, and teamwork and human-automation
interaction. Ability to apply theories, experimentation, analysis and
modeling to increase fundamental knowledge about human cognition and
performance. Ability to develop human factors principles and guidelines
which could be used toward designing technology for human performance in
complex aerospace operational environments to reduce errors and increase
productivity.

### Biomechanics and Ergonomics Fundamental Research (HFRBIOMECH) \[1005\]

> TBD

### Habitability and Environmental Psychology Fundamental Research (HFRHABIT) \[1006\]

> TBD

### Perception and Psychophysics Fundamental Research (HFRPERCEPT) \[1007\]

> TBD (includes vision, audition, haptics, vestibular, multimodal)

### Psychophysiology Fundamental Research (HFRPSYPHY) \[1008\]

> TBD (includes memory, attention, task processing, etc.)

### Fatigue, Alertness, Circadian Rhythms Fundamental Research (HFRATIGUE) \[1009\]

> TBD

### Cognitive Science Fundamental Research (HFRCOG) \[1010\]

> TBD (includes memory, attention, task processing, etc.)

### Communication and Knowledge Management Fundamental Research (HFRCOMM) \[1011\]

> TBD (includes interpersonal communication, technology-mediated
> communication, procedures, documentation)

### Decision Making and Risk Management Fundamental Research (HFRDECISMK) \[1012\]

> TBD

### Organizational Science Fundamental Research (HFRORG) \[1013\]

> TBD

###  Human-Machine Interaction Fundamental Research (HFRHUMMACH) \[1014\]

> TBD (includes human-computer interaction and human-automation
> interaction) (includes human-computer interaction and human-automation
> interaction)

### Manual Control Fundamental Research (HFRMANCNTL) \[1015\]

> TBD

### Supervisory Control Fundamental Research (HFRSUPCNTL) \[1016\]

> TBD (includes single human operator supervisory control and
> distributed \[multi-agent\] supervisory control)

### Training and Adaptation Fundamental Research (HFRTRNG) \[1017\]

> TBD (includes basic research on perceptual and behavioral adaptation,
> learning, memory, etc.)

### Human Performance Fundamental Research (HFRHUMPERF) \[1018\]

> TBD (includes basic research on human error and error countermeasures)

### Human Factors Engineering (HUMFACTENG) \[41\]

Knowledge and capabilities to apply human factors engineering
principles, standards, design guides, regulations, and advisory material
to the .design, test, evaluation, operation, and maintenance of systems
and processes. Knowledge of the physical and psychological processes,
capabilities, skill levels, and limitations of humans, such as the
science and practical application of experimental psychology, cognitive
psychology, human reliability, anthropometrics, biomechanics, and
psychophysiology. Knowledge of hardware and software human-interface
design principles, modalities (e.g. physical, visual, auditory, verbal),
methods (e.g. field studies, analysis, modeling, prototyping, laboratory
experiments, simulations, mockups, database reviews) and tools. The
ability to define and analyze human engineering requirements, formulate
human performance criteria, develop guidelines, develop system concepts,
designs, and prototypes; evaluate human-centered technologies, and
develop training curricula for application to processes and systems.

### Biomechanical Engineering, Technology, Standards (HFEBIOMECH) \[1019\]

> TBD

### Ergonomics Engineering, Technology, and Standards (HFEERGO) \[1020\]

> TBD (including lighting, noise, vibration, physical ergonomics of hand
> tools, manual materials handling, etc.)

### Space Human Factors Engineering, Technology, and Standards (HFESPACE) \[1021\]

> TBD (focus on humans in micro-gravity, radiation environments)

### Habitability Engineering, Technology, and Standards (HFEHABIT) \[1022\]

> TBD

### Perceptual Technologies and Standards (HFEPERCEPT) \[1023\]

> TBD (includes visual display design, image and video compression,
> display composition and layout, icon design and font selection,
> auditory displays, multimodal environments)

### Cognitive Technologies (HFECOG) \[1024\]

> TBD (includes augmented cognition devices, decision support
> technologies, intelligent assistant systems)

### Human-Automation System Design (HFEHUMAUTO) \[1025\]

> TBD (includes Distributed Supervisory Control Design; fFunction
> Allocation; Mixed-Initiative Decision Making, Planning and Operations;
> Distributed Human-Machine Systems)

### Training Technologies (HFETRNG) \[1026\]

> TBD (includes computer-based training systems, intelligent tutoring
> systems, handbooks, documentation)

### Human Reliability and Human Error Analysis (HFEHUMERR) \[1027\]

> TBD

## Chemical Competency Suite

### Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering (CHEMENG) \[25\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with Chemistry and
Chemical Engineering as applied to aerospace systems for ground and
flight application, particularly for use in sensors, material sciences,
propulsion, environmental, ecological, biological or laboratory
processes. This includes an understanding of organic, inorganic,
analytical and physical chemistry and their application to a wide
variety of research, development, failure analysis, and operational
systems or topics and/or principles and practices of chemical
engineering.

### Pyrotechnics (PYROTECH) \[18\]

Knowledge of the composition, nature, applications and handling of
devices or assemblies containing or operated by propellants or
explosives. Involves design and development of such systems for
aerospace applications, as well as study of the safe operation and
maintenance of the materials and systems. Includes knowledge of fluid
and mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, chemistry and physics,
structures, mechanical drawings, manufacturing processes and explosive
material properties.

## Computer Science & Information Technology Competency Suite

### Computer Systems and Engineering (COMPSYSENG) \[80\]

Knowledge of the design and development of computers and robots.
Involves design of hardware, software, networks and processes to solve
technical problems such as analyzing flight systems and aerospace data.
Utilizes advanced technologies such as virtual reality, artificial
intelligence, and automation. Includes knowledge of computer
programming, electronics, mathematical models, and neural and other
networking systems.

### Data Systems and Technology (DATSYS) \[161\]

Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management,
such as modeling techniques, data backup, data recovery, data
dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data disposal, and data
standardization processes.

### Database Management Systems (DATDBMMT) \[1080\]

> Knowledge of the uses of database management systems and software to
> control the organization, storage, retrieval, security, and integrity
> of data. This could include the knowledge of the principles, methods,
> and tools for automating, developing, implementing, or administering
> database systems.

### Large Scale Data Systems (DATLARGE) \[83\]

> Knowledge of design, development and implementation of large-scale
> scientific data storage, access, retrieval and mining systems or
> techniques. Includes ability to transfer research algorithms into
> processing code that produces scientific data products for the science
> community. Includes knowledge of image methods and procedures for
> automated feature extraction from large data sets.

### Data Visualization (DATVISUAL) \[87\]

> Knowledge capabilities and practices associated with extracting
> information and knowledge from extremely large data sets through
> interactions with visualization systems. Capabilities include
> developing and using advanced data visualization systems for data
> mining, pattern recognition and feature extraction for application to
> earth and space science data sets, as well as large engineering data
> sets for aviation and space systems. Also involves knowledge of
> state-of-the art modeling and simulation techniques and hardware for
> interpreting data and translating the data into animated images for
> use in scientific and education contexts. Includes understanding of
> computer science, digital animation three dimensional modeling, video
> generation and other data representation techniques. Also involves
> aesthetic skills in creating renditions of data with the power to
> communicate meaning.

### Intelligent/Adaptive Systems (IASYS) \[85\]

Knowledge of research and development techniques involving autonomous
reasoning, human-centered computing and intelligent systems for data
understanding towards mission requirements. Possesses knowledge of the
practices associated with creating advanced intelligent, self-monitoring
and adaptive computer science systems for use in development of
aerospace vehicles (including unmanned systems), enhancement of
aerospace flight safety and efficiency, and understanding of scientific
data. Includes knowledge of modeling and simulation, techniques of
artificial intelligence, virtual reality, automated software
engineering, and collaborative and assistant systems, as well as
understanding of vehicle health management.

### Network Systems and Technology (NETSYS) \[81\]

Knowledge of how to research and implement high-speed wide area
networks, including technology development to allow very advanced
networks to allow data, audio and video communication. This includes
electrical, optical and wireless transmission, telemetry and modeling,
simulation of communication systems, and emulation of flight systems,
sensors and data acquisition systems to function in an optimal fashion
for distributed science and engineering applications. Involves technical
skills used in the development and application of computer networks and
Internet technology, including switching/routing technology, network
architecture, and network security.

### Neural Networks & Systems (NEUNETSYS) \[84\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices of synthesizing practical
implementations of artificial neural networks for application to NASA
missions, programs, and projects. This includes such applications as
machine learning algorithms and pattern recognition systems for
intelligent flight control systems, complex spacecraft docking
capabilities, and instrument control mechanisms.

### Robotics (ROBOTICS) \[79\]

Knowledge of engineering, design, development, analysis and testing of
robotic and robotic/human systems, including telerobotics. Includes
knowledge of operational impacts and sustaining engineering on the
system.

### Software Engineering (SWENG) \[82\]

Knowledge and ability to apply systematic, disciplines and quantifiable
approaches to the acquisition and development of software systems for
spaceflight, ground support, airborne and facility applications.
Development and management of simulations, tools and integrated software
development environments for the design, development, verification,
testing, manufacture, operation and maintenance of such systems.
Specialized knowledge to predict, evaluate and manage critical
performance attributes of software-intense systems such as real-time
response and embedded hardware-driven resource limits. Includes
knowledge of high-performance computing, graphical user interfaces,
networking, data integrity and security.

### Imaging Analysis (IMAGING) \[166\]

> This competency referes to the knowledge and capabilities associated
> with the analysis of all imaging media to include film, motion picture
> and video in both visible and non-visible spectra. Includes using
> digital imagery manipulation techniques such as frame averaging,
> motion stabilization, point tracking, etc. to obtain specific data
> from the images such as object size, orientation, trajectory, and
> velocity.  Requires detailed understanding of the cameras and
> photographic and digital processes used to obtain the imagery. The
> analysis supports vehicle preparation, launch, on orbit, in-flight,
> landing, terestrial, extratrestrial and planetary study as well as
> other areas of imaging.  This competency supports exploration,
> research and operations from basic scientific knowledge through flight
> safety.

## Electrical & Electronic Competency Suite

### Avionics (AVIONICS) \[21\]

Knowledge of research and engineering of real-time analog and/or digital
electronic avionics systems that use data acquired from sensors and
instruments and processes it to determine status of systems for aircraft
and spacecraft for such purposes as flight control, flight path
management and vehicle health monitoring. Includes knowledge of design
and development of computational hardware and software networks and
interfaces, electrical integration, power distribution and electrical
systems engineering.

### Communication Networks & Engineering (COMNETENG) \[60\]

Knowledge and practices associated with researching and developing air
and space communications architectures and networks to meet mission and
system requirements, and to research new technology for improving air
traffic management and communication between satellites, flightcraft,
spacecraft and ground. Includes knowledge of communication systems
electronics engineering for sending and receiving signals with different
networks, including wireless, digital and radio frequency bandwidths.
May involve ability to make effective, efficient, and prudent use of the
radio spectrum in the best interest of the Nation, with care to conserve
it for uses where other means of communication are not available or
feasible.

### Electro-Mechanical Systems (ELMECHSY) \[15\]

Knowledge of and ability to design, develop, test, integrate and
evaluate electro-mechanical systems such as; gimbals, cryogenic
mechanisms, smart structures, and magnetic bearings, solar array drive
systems, choppers, shutters, scanning, and focusing mechanisms. Has
capability to perform the complete engineering lifecycle on systems for
the drive, sensing, and control of precision flight instruments, and
spacecraft subsystems.

### Electrical and Electronic Systems (ELSYS) \[13\]

Knowledge of engineering design and analysis, development and research
of electrical systems and components for air, space and ground systems
and instruments. Includes knowledge of electrical integration (cable
design/development/testing) such as electrical / electronic design
requirements definition, subsystem and circuit analysis, test procedure
development, and safety analysis. Includes knowledge of analog and
digital electrical systems engineering, EEE parts, electronic packaging
design and tools, reliability and environmental effects, power
generation, distribution, storage and conditioning systems. Knowledge of
thermal analysis of printed circuit boards and use to analyze data to
optimize design of flight electronics.

### Instrumentation Systems (ELINSTR) \[1042\]

> Knowledge, capabilities, and practices related to the design,
> development, characterization, and application of measurement and
> instrumentation systems used on space vehicles, flight payloads,
> experiments, ground test equipment, and test facilities. Ability to
> select and test appropriate measurement sensors for the various
> applications and integrate these sensors into larger subsystems.
> Includes knowledge of, and capability to perform, research and
> development of new, advanced and unique measuring sensors for both
> flight and ground instrumentation systems in the areas of temperature,
> pressure, vacuum, vibration, position, displacement, acceleration,
> mass spectroscopy, heat flux, flow, optical spectrometry and strain.

### EEE Parts (ELEEEPART) \[1043\]

> Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with EEE Parts
> requirements, selection, analysis, and verification for space flight
> and ground support hardware.

### Parts & Packaging (ELPARTSPKG) \[1044\]

> Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with
> electro-mechanical design including printed circuit (pc) layout,
> design of mechanical housings (black boxes), thermal analysis of pc
> boards and black boxes, and processes involved in the
> manufacturing/assembly of this hardware.

### Electrical Circuits Engineering (ELCIRCUITS) \[1045\]

> Knowledge of, and capability to perform, engineering design and
> analysis, development and research of electrical circuits components,
> subsystems, and systems for air, space and ground systems and
> instruments. Includes knowledge of electrical cable design,
> development, and testing; electrical power distribution requirements
> and design; electrical packaging integration; subsystem and circuit
> analysis; test procedure development and safety analysis; reliability
> and environmental effects; and knowledge of thermal analysis of
> printed circuit boards and subsequent use of thermal data to optimize
> flight electronics design.

### Flight and Ground Data Systems (FLTGNDSYS) \[19\]

Knowledge of controlling and monitoring systems for aerospace vehicles,
payload flight systems and related ground equipment. Knowledge of
processing techniques and requirements for housekeeping, health and
status, operational and science data for spacecraft and science
instruments. Includes knowledge of data acquisition, storage,
distribution systems, as well as data analysis and troubleshooting
techniques; special purpose analog/digital data handling and unique
interface applications software. Assumes broad understanding of IT,
electronics and communications disciplines and an ability to integrate
the pieces together to optimize the design, integration and test of
flight and ground hardware and software

### Control Systems, Guidance & Navigation (GNC) \[22\]

Knowledge of and ability to develop analytical, computational, and
experimental methods for control/guidance algorithms, and apply research
to develop requirements for control and instrumentation systems;
establish component and systems; and use analytical modeling and
simulation tools that determine control dynamic solutions. Knowledge of
research and engineering of integrated aerospace vehicle systems for the
guidance, navigation, and control and health management of flight
vehicles in the atmosphere and space. Includes knowledge of sensors and
avionics, flight dynamics, mathematical modeling, experimental methods
and a broad array of engineering disciplines.

### Spacecraft & Stabilization Control Design and Analysis (GNCSPACE) \[1046\]

> Knowledge of and ability to conduct research and develop analytical,
> computational, and experimental methods for control algorithm and
> control mechnism design and development for space vehicles, space
> systems and subsystems. Appliction of research and or trade studies to
> develop requirements for control mechanisms, sensors and
> instrumentation systems; establish functional, performance, design,
> analysis, test, integration and verification requirements for in-space
> control systems and precision pointing and stabilization systems,
> subsystems, control mechanisms and components. Competency includes the
> use analytical modeling and simulation tools that determine control
> system solutions, along with the knowledge of research and engineering
> of integrated space vehicle systems for spacecraft control and health
> management of flight vehicles in diverse space environments. Includes
> knowledge of sensors, avionics, actuation and control mechanisms,
> large space structure dynamics, mathematical modeling, interplanetary
> environmental models, experimental methods and a broad array of
> engineering disciplines.

### Vehicle Control Design and Analysis (GNCVEHCNTL) \[1047\]

> Knowledge of and ability to research and develop analytical,
> computational, and experimental methods for control algorithm and
> control mechnism design and development for launch vehicles, space
> vehicles, and space systems and subsystems. Apply research to develop
> requirements for control mechanisms, sensors and instrumentation
> systems; establish functional, performance, design, analysis, test,
> integration and verification requirements for vehicle control systems,
> subsystems, control mechanisms and components; and use analytical
> modeling and simulation tools that determine control system solutions.
> Knowledge of research and engineering of integrated aerospace vehicle
> systems for vehicle control and health management of flight vehicles
> in the atmosphere and space. Includes knowledge of sensors, avionics,
> actuation and control mechanisms, flight dynamics, mathematical
> modeling, experimental methods and a broad array of engineering
> disciplines.

### Guidance Design and Analysis (GNCGUIDE) \[1048\]

> Design of guidance algorithms that command vehicle attitude angles and
> throttle settings (if applicable) for taking a vehicle from the
> current state to the desired final state in an optimal fashion within
> constraints. Includes all flight phases. Implementation of guidance
> algorithms in simulation. Support of vehicle design analysis through
> guided simulations including aborts and dispersions. Support of
> verification through demonstration that guidance integrates with the
> other subsystems to meet overall requirements. Detailed definition of
> guidance algorithms and support of software development and testing.

### Navigation System Design and Analysis (GNCNAVSYS) \[1049\]

> Knowledge of and ability to employ navigation hardware including
> Inertial Measurement Unit's (IMU: gyro and accelerometers), Global
> Position Satellite receivers, star trackers, sun sensors, etc.
> Knowledge of and skill in using Kalman filtering and other software
> techniques to merge data from different sources to obtain an accurate
> and optimum navigation solution. Skill in using the output navigation
> solution for orbit determination.

### Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MICROELMEC) \[16\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the research,
design, development, test, evaluation, application and manufacture of
MEMS technologies, including microfabrication, microsystem design and
integration, modeling, and packaging.

### Metrology and Calibration Competency (METROLOGY) \[160\]

This competency refers to the knowledge, capabilities and
responsibilities associated with the NASA Metrology and Calibration
Program. It requires an understanding of the science of measurement and
the comparing of a standard of known accuracy with a unit of test and
measuring equipment (TME) for the purpose of detecting, correlating,
reporting, or eliminating by adjustment any deviation in the accuracy of
the unit being compared. It requires application of traceability
principles and uncertainty analyses in relating those measurements to
National standards, intrinsic standards, derived standards, or
acceptable measurement systems through an unbroken chain of comparisons.
This competency also includes understanding calibration laboratory
requirements, their origin and purpose, application to contracts, use in
auditing and surveillance, implementation in management and quality
systems, and the impact of deficiencies, such as, out-of-tolerance TME.

### Wireless Communications and Telemetry (WIRELESS) \[159\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the design,
analysis, development and/or test of microwave, RF
electronic/Electromagnetic systems, particularly for use in flight
vehicles, payloads or associated ground support equipment processes.
Includes devices utilizing advanced technology for instrument (including
data system) and communications (including telemetry) applications.
Includes knowledge and capability in one or more of the following areas;
RADAR, antenna systems for general electromagnetic components,
communications systems for space, suborbital, aircraft, and ground
applications, instrument systems (both active and passive), transmitting
and receiving systems, transmission lines, electromagnetic propagation,
data interleaving systems, navigational aids, atmospheric effects,
multipath, scattering, Electromagnetic Interference, Compatibility and
Effects (EMI/EMC/EME), modulation techniques, spectrum analysis, and
non-ionizing radiation safety.\`

## Power & Propulsion Competency Suite

### Advanced In-Space Propulsion (ADVPRO) \[72\]

Research, development, design, testing and evaluation of propulsion
technologies, such as nuclear propulsion, and space power generation
systems to dramatically improve every aspect of in-space propulsion.
Specialty knowledge in specific technologies such as nuclear propulsion,
high powered electrical, solar voltaic, fuel cells, solar dynamic, and
propellantless propulsion such as electrodynamic tethers and beamed
energy.

### Advanced Chemical & Thermal Prop (APCHEM) \[1052\]

> Research, development, design, testing and evaluation of propulsion
> system technologies which seek to increase the performance rockets in
> the space environment through novel means such as more energetic
> chemical propellants, ultralightweight propellant storage and
> management subsytems, high temperature system operation, heat addition
> to propellant by insolation concentration, etc.

### Electric Propulsion (APELEC) \[1050\]

> Research, development, design, testing and evaluation of in-space
> electric propulsion system technologies, comprising power, power
> conditioning, propellant storage and management, and thrusters.
> Specialty knowledge in the three categories of electric propulsion
> thruster devices: electrothermal, electromagnetic and electrostatic.

### Propellantless Propulsion(APNOPROP) \[1051\]

> Research, development, design, testing and evaluation of in-space
> propulsion systems which use technologies other than discharge of a
> propellant to gain motive force (i.e., non-rocket propulsion).
> Specialty knowledge in one or more categories of propellantless
> propulsion devices including solar sails, momentum exchange --
> electrodynamic reboost tethers, aerocapture, etc.

### Airbreathing Propulsion (AIRPRO) \[69\]

Knowledge of technologies and concepts for airbreathing propelled
vehicles in order to enhance the safety of operations, reduce lifecycle
costs, contribute to reduced costs of air travel and access to space,
and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Includes knowledge of various
engine cycles, flight conditions, efficient mixing and combustion,
various materials, and reliable design tools for aerodynamic and
propulsion system design and performance prediction, as well as
application of combined cycle systems to advanced propulsion techniques.

### Combustion Science (BOOMSCI) \[74\]

Employs knowledge, capabilities and practices of study of the science of
burning and burning processes, including reaction kinetics and fuels,
particularly related to heat transfer, combustion and fluid flow
processes by which chemical energy is converted to propulsive power.
Utilizes ground based or microgravity experiments to increase basic
knowledge of combustion processes

### Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion (HAIRPRO) \[70\]

Knowledge of research and testing activities associated with hypersonic
airbreathing propulsion flowpath and its integration with the vehicle
concepts. Includes knowledge of the physics of high speed fuel-air
mixing and combustion. Ability to plan, conduct, and interpret results
of experimental and computational investigations to derive engine
performance. Inherent within this competency is also the ability to
design and develop engine components (inlet, combustor, and nozzle) and
their interaction.

### Hypergolic Systems (HYPERSYS) \[71\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with hypergolic
propellants and propulsion systems. This includes handling
characteristics, material properties, system safety, and system unique
requirements for the safe and effective test, implementation, and
operation of hypergolic systems for research, development, design,
analysis, testing and/or evaluation.

### Nuclear Engineering /Propulsion (NUCLEARENG) \[138\]

Knowledge of scientific and engineering principles associated with the
safe design and operations of terrestrial and non-terrestrial nuclear
reactor systems and radioisotope decay power systems. Knowledge and
practice of neutron fission and decay of nuclear material, radioactivity
determination/calculation/shielding due to fission and decay of nuclear
materials, thermodynamics, nuclear/quantum physics, materials science,
operations and control principles of nuclear reactors, simulation of
reactor operations, health-physics effects of reactor radioactivity on
humans, and probabilistic risk assessment. Ability to develop design
concepts for potential nuclear propulsion systems, evaluating proposed
designs and doing tradeoffs to determine which concepts can be
incorporated into future space missions.

### Propulsion Systems & Testing (PROSYS) \[68\]

Knowledge of conceptual aeropropulsion and aviation systems analysis and
testing to assess the benefits of aeropropulsion systems, subsystems and
components over all flight regimes from general aviation through space
access. Knowledge of the integration of component technologies into
conceptual systems. Includes research, design, testing, and evaluation
of components systems such as combustors, inlets, nozzles, and
turbomachinery, emissions, engine materials and structures, propulsion
controls, and propulsion airframe integration. Knowledge of advanced,
distributed instrumentation for acquiring improved information in a
hostile engine environment. Experience in advanced methods for safe and
affordable rocket propellant aeropropulsion systems testing.

### Power - Energy Storage (PWRENG) \[76\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with the design,
development, test, and evaluation of battery, flywheel, fuel cell,
membrane technology and other electrical power storage components and
systems.

### Power Generation - Photovoltaics (PWRPHO) \[77\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with the design,
development, test and evaluation of photovoltaic power generation
systems, including electric actuation and solar cell/array systems.

### Power Systems (PWRSYS) \[75\]

Applies knowledge and capabilities involved in the design, development,
test, and evaluation of hardware for power generation, storage,
conditioning and distribution for all vehicles, spacecraft, and
experiments. Inherent within this is a broad knowledge of power sources
and technologies and the ability to develop power architectures and
integrate all elements into networked systems tailored to their specific
environments. Also includes development, test and evaluation of the
impact of environments and material on power systems.

### Power Generation - Thermal Systems (PWRTHM) \[78\]

Design development, test, and evaluation of dynamic power systems
including thermal and solar dynamic systems.

### Rocket Propulsion (ROCKETPRO) \[73\]

Knowledge of research and testing activities associated with liquid and
solid rocket propulsion. Includes knowledge of combustion devices,
cryogenic tanks, propellant feedlines, tank pressurization systems,
engine systems, and propulsion system subcomponents such as gas
generators, thrust chambers, turbopump assemblies, valves, propellant
ducts, and auxiliary propulsion systems, as well as application of
combined cycle systems to advanced propulsion techniques.

### Turbomachinery Design and Analysis (RPTURBO) \[1053\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with defining,
> developing, integrating and verifying liquid engine turbomachinery for
> advanced propulsion systems. This includes the ability to derive
> turbomachinery design requirements, perform design analyses necessary
> to size turbomachinery, define hydrodynamic and aerodynamic
> performance, establish geometry of flow path components, and perform
> trade studies required to evaluate the mechanical layout of the
> machine. Technical abilities include coordinating engine and
> turbomachinery interfaces; internal flow dynamics, heat transfer,
> rotordynamics, structural design, and material selection for all
> turbomachinery components especially high speed seals and bearings.
> Also includes component test planning, test integration, and data
> analysis.

### Combustion Devices Design and Analysis (RPCOMBUST) \[1054\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with defining,
> developing, integrating and verifying liquid engine combustion devices
> for advanced propulsion systems. This includes ability to conduct
> preliminary design and analysis with respect to approach, dimensions,
> structural analysis, performance predictions and meeting engine
> balance requirements. Includes the ability to coordinate all
> activities necessary for finalization of design, fabrication, test
> planning, testing, and data analysis of combustion devices components
> which include, injectors, thrust chambers, nozzles, preburners, heat
> exchangers, and ignition systems.

### Valves, Lines & Ducts (RPVALVES) \[1055\]

> Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with propulsion
> system valves, valve actuators, lines, ducts, miscellaneous fluid
> components, and fluid systems, including functional design, detailed
> design, testing and evaluation, anomaly resolution, manufacturing
> techniques, assembly, inspection, insight and oversight. Knowledge
> pertaining to integration of valves, valve actuators, lines, ducts,
> and miscellaneous fluid components into flight systems, developmental
> systems, and ground test systems.

### Propellant Management Systems Design and Analysis (RPPRPMMT) \[1056\]

> Knowledge of cryogenic fluid physics and heat transfer associated with
> the design and development of cyrogenic tankage, insulation systems,
> zero boil-off, cyrocooler systems, thermodynamic vent systems, zero-G
> propellant management devices, zero-G liquid mass gauging, and
> incorporation of these into complete cryogenic propellant storage and
> management systems for long-duration space flight.

### Spacecraft and Auxiliary Propulsion System Design and Analysis (RPAUXPRP) \[1057\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the development
> of reaction control thrusters, orbital manuevering engines,
> pressurization systems, propellant acquisition devices and feedsystems
> for storable and cryogenic propellants in pressure-fed spacecraft
> auxiliary propulsion systems.

### Analytical and computational Fluid Mechanics (RPFLUIDMCH) \[1058\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the development,
> validation, and application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
> techniques and codes for tanks, ducts, valves, turbomachinery, and
> combustion components as commonly found in chemical propulsion systems
> (solid, liquid, and gas propellants). This involves expertise in high
> fidelity numerical simulation of internal flows that involve
> finite-rate chemistry, multiple phases, cavitation, unsteadiness,
> turbulence, a large range in fluid Mach number, and relative motion
> between elements in the simulation. Includes the pursuit of
> experimental research and technology projects related to obtaining
> data for model validation and for demonstrating advanced fluid design
> concepts. Requires working knoweledge of thermal and structural
> dynamisc modeling in order to properly provide output of tasks to
> these other disciplines.

### Dynamic Data Analysis (RPDYNDATA) \[1059\]

> Diagnostic evaluation of rocket engine vibration data acquired from
> high frequency sensors such as accelerometers, strain gauges,
> proximity probes, and fluctuating pressures. Data from these sensors
> is acquired at high speeds (10,000 to 100,000 samples/second) allowing
> for high frequency spectral analysis to be performed on engine/engine
> components. Time, frequency, and phase domain analyses results are
> maintained in databases that are utilized to determine engine/engine
> component health, statistical family comparability, and flight
> acceptability.

## Sensor Systems Competency Suite

### Sensors & Data Acquisition - Aeronautics (AEROSEN) \[20\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with sensors and data
acquisition systems, particularly for use in flight vehicles, payloads
and/or associated ground support equipment processes, such as propulsion
system sensing or vehicle health management. This includes knowledge of
sensing characteristics and properties, data acquisition and data
processing characteristics and properties, and system unique
requirements for the safe and effective implementation of sensors and
data acquisition usage in aerospace systems.

### Detector Systems (DETECTSYS) \[96\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices related to the research, design,
development, characterization, and application of detectors and detector
systems with an emphasis on remote sensing applications. Includes
research and development of advanced detectors and detector systems
covering a wide spectral range to include UV, visible, IR, and
microwave. Also includes the design, development, test,
characterization, and integration of detectors and detector systems into
a variety of applications with an emphasis on remote sensing systems.

### Electron Device Technology (ELDEVTEC) \[14\]

Knowledge and practices associated in conducting research and
development of electron device technology for communications component
and systems such as microwave devices, MEMS and MMICs.

### Electromagnetics (ELMAG) \[12\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with research and
technology in analytical, computational, and experimental methods to
quantify and control complex electromagnetics phenomena to address
issues such as electromagnetic interference, electromagnetic
compatibility, electrostatic discharge, and advanced integral/conformal
antennas. Also includes engineering design of systems and how they will
react given electromagnetic fields, compatibility, interference and
discharge.

### Laser Technology (LASER) \[92\]

Knowledge of high performance, high reliability lasers and laser systems
for measurement of essential planet atmospheric variables including
aerosols, water vapor, ozone, wind velocity, green house gasses, ozone,
and metrology applications such as ice cap thickness, as well as
medicine and manufacturing technologies. Able to apply subspecialty
knowledge to research crystal materials and their frequencies, and
design highly precise laser systems (such as those tunable and stable to
a part per million with high spectral purity, in double pulse format
with multibillion shot lifetime) that can withstand both launch and the
rigors of deployment in space.

### Microwave Systems (MICROSYS) \[94\]

Applies knowledge and practices associated with the design, analysis,
development and test support for devices utilizing advanced technology
for instrument (including data system) and communications (including
telemetry) applications. Includes knowledge and capability in one or
more of the following areas; antenna systems for general electromagnetic
components, communications systems for space, suborbital, aircraft, and
ground applications, instrument systems (both active and passive) for
space, suborbital, aircraft, and ground applications, and systems and
components for instrument, communication, telemetry, and radar
applications.

### Optical Systems (OPTSYS) \[93\]

Applies principles and practices related to the research, design,
development, test, and evaluation and/or operation of optical components
and systems, including optical sensors and optical data/image
processing. Inherent within this competency is knowledge, capabilities,
and practices associated with mechanically and digitally based optical
instruments and associated measurement systems required to support
siting, construction, assembly or operation of facilities, flight
vehicles, payloads, infrastructure, and/or associated ground support
equipment and processes. This includes the knowledge of light and
optical theory and its application, surveying techniques; measurement
equipment operation, care and calibration; measurement data acquisition
and data processing techniques; and system unique requirements for the
safe and effective implementation of data acquisition in a wide variety
of systems.

### Remote Sensing Technologies (REMOTESENS) \[95\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices related to the reasearch, design,
development, characterization, and application of active and passive
remote sensing and detector systems. This includes advanced
flight-qualified laser systems, optical components, microwave systems,
radiometric sensors, and other remote sensing instruments as well as
associated component subsystems, detectors, calibration systems, and
data acquisition systems. Includes knowledge of, and capability to
perform, research and development of advanced detectors and detector
systems covering a wide spectral range to include UV, visible, IR, and
microwave. May include the design, development, test, characterization,
and integration of detectors and detector systems into a variety of
applications with an emphasis on remote sensing systems. Assumes a broad
understanding of specialty areas such as Electro-optical, Imaging,
Laser, Lidar or Optics technologies.

## Structures, Materials & Mechanics Competency Suite

### Analytical and Computational Structural Methods (ACMSTR) \[64\]

Research knowledge, capability, and practices for developing
computationally efficient methodologies for structural modeling,
analysis, and design, for predicting response, damage tolerance, and
residual strength of aerospace structures using nonlinear structural
analysis methods and models, for developing validated finite element
methods for special purpose computational methods including rapid
optimal structural sizing, for developing analytical models for
radiation protection and shielding, and for developing multi-sensory,
visually immersive simulation and design methodologies for enhanced
understanding and collaboration. Involves in-depth understanding of
mathematics and computer science.

### Advanced Materials and Processing Science (ADVMATSCI) \[65\]

Research knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the
synthesis, structure, processing and properties of materials, from
atomic to macroscopic, including the behavior and mechanisms by which
types of materials react to stresses, processes and environments,
particularly the harsh environment of space. Includes experimental
research into materials such as electronic materials, glasses and
ceramics, metals and alloys, lubrication materials, sealants, foams,
composites and polymers for improving current and enabling future
aerospace applications. Includes computational research to develop
validated structure-property relationship models for all classes of
materials. Includes processing, testing, and characterizing these
materials to further understanding of how they can be combined or
treated to improve the quality and reliability of systems, control
defects and prevent contamination of operating systems or components.

### Materials Science and Engineering (MATSCIENG) \[66\]

Knowledge capability and practices associated with research into the
characteristics and performance of materials and the design, development
and testing of those materials within aerospace structures such as
flight systems, ground support and facility systems. Includes the
development of math models for assessment of material durability and
response to environmental conditions and contaminants. Includes broad
knowledge of materials disciplines, including material types such as
ceramics, metallics, and polymers as well as tribology or surface
science.

### Metallurgy (MSEMETAL) \[1060\]

> Knowledge capability and practices associated with research into the
> production, characteristics, structure, properties, and performance of
> metallic materials and the design, development, processing and testing
> of those metals within aerospace structures such as flight systems,
> ground support and facility systems. Includes the development of math
> models and statistical methods for assessment of the durability and
> response of metallic materials to environmental conditions,
> composition, processes and applied forces. Includes broad knowledge of
> the metallurgical discipline, including characteristics of metallic
> alloy types and methods of processing metals into final products such
> as molding, shaping, forming, thermal treatment, joining,
> electrochemical processes, corrosion control, superalloys, powder
> metallurgy, metal matrix composites, and nanostructures. Also includes
> broad capabilities in metallurgical analysis, evaluation and testing ,
> including surface, microscopic, chemical, crystallography, internal
> micro and macrostructural analysis, and practices in physical and
> mechanical testing to determine and achieve design criteria such as
> strength, hardness, toughness, corrosion behavior and performance in
> extremes of environment and temperature, with emphasis on evaluation
> of metals under operating environments to produce reliable and quality
> materials that will resist expected failue modes such as corrosion,
> stress concentration, metal fatigue, creep and environmental stress
> fracture. Includes analysis of the nature, behavior, and physical
> characteristics of metals and their alloys, including the mechanisms
> and effects by which materials react to stresses, environments, and
> processes in order to select, plan, design, develop processing methods
> and produce materials with specific and exacting properties for
> aerospace applications.

### Non-metallics (MSENONMET) \[1061\]

> Knowledge capability and practices associated with research into the
> production, characteristics, structure, properties, and performance of
> non-metallic materials, including organic and inorganic polymeric
> materials, fiber and resin systems, as well as the design,
> development, processing and testing of those non-metals within
> aerospace structures such as flight systems, ground support and
> facility systems. Includes assessment of the durability and response
> of non-metallic materials to environmental conditions, composition,
> manufacturing processes and applied forces. Includes broad knowledge
> of the non-metallic materials engineering discipline, including
> characteristics of non-metal types such as ceramics, glasses,
> polymers, composites, thermal insulation, polymer and ceramic matrix
> composites as well as methods of processing into final products. Also
> includes broad capabilities in analysis, evaluation and testing of
> non-metallics including the analysis of the nature, behavior, and
> physical characteristics of non-metals and their constituents,
> including the mechanisms and effects by which materials react to
> stresses, environments, and processes.

### Failure Analysis (MSEFAILURE) \[1062\]

> Knowledge capability and practices associated with research into the
> characteristics and performance of materials and the design,
> development and testing of those materials within aerospace structures
> such as flight systems, ground support and facility systems, and
> investigation and evaluation of failed materials and surfaces to
> determine the root causes of failure. Includes the capability to
> analyze, plan, and execute failure analysis for a component fabricated
> of a structural material, identify failure modes and recommend
> improvements to resolve original problem (e.g., redesign component,
> which may include fabricating it from a more resistant material).
> Examines failures by evaluating metallurgical cross sections, plus
> application of the full range of etching techniques in addition to the
> traditional techniques based on reflected light microscopy, and also
> use a broad range of non-destructive testing techniques and a full
> range of mechanical testing equipment to quantify the failure modes
> and rates. Includes knowledge and practices in operation of
> electro-optical and diagnostic equipment (such as scanning electron
> microscopy, TEM, ESCA, OLM, SIMS, energy-dispersive x-ray,
> computerized radiography and Auger microprobe spectroscopy, etc.) to
> augment observations made metallographically to detect or confirm
> chemical contributions to failure mechanism composition, examine
> fractures or crack-like defects, and to analyze hardness, grain size,
> surface chemistry of the first few atomic layers, as well as bulk
> microstructural features. Includes the development of math models for
> assessment of material durability and response to environmental
> conditions and contaminants. Includes broad knowledge of materials
> disciplines, including material types such as ceramics, metallics,
> composites and polymers as well as tribology or surface science.

### Contamination Control (MSECONTAM) \[1063\]

> Knowledge capability and practices associated with the applications in
> materials, processes, contamination and foreign object debris (FOD)
> control requirements definition and insuring proper implementation
> through consulting, monitoring, testing and training services. Areas
> of responsibility include contamination control and foreign object
> debris (FOD) program development addressing both ground processing and
> on-orbit applications as applicable. Ground processing includes all
> areas from design, materials procurement, manufacturing, assembly,
> test, transportation, storage, launch site processing and any post
> flight refurbishment activities. Included are laboratory analysis and
> testing skills useful in ground processing materials and
> instrumentation applications for surface cleaning and cleanliness
> analysis/inspection. On-orbit applications include thermal vacuum
> environmental or space simulation testing. Material and process
> evaluations related to space simulation include material and component
> outgas testing, sensitive hardware bake-out certification, and
> ultraviolet enhanced contaminant deposition characterization.

### Mechanics and Durability (MECHDUR) \[62\]

Research knowledge, capabilities, and practices for quantifying complex
aerospace material and structural responses under combined loading and
environmental conditions, for investigating the expected lifetime
performance, damage tolerance, and reliability of materials and
structures, for developing mechanics-based multifunctional materials and
structures technologies through characterization, analytical modeling,
and simulation, for developing hierarchical models to conceive reliable
and safe concepts that are efficient, tailored, high precision, and
deployable, and for conceiving, developing, and implementing novel test
methods, techniques, and measurement technologies for validating
advanced concepts and approaches. Includes the ability to conduct mass
properties analysis.

### Mechanical Systems (MECHSYS) \[17\]

Knowledge, capability and practices involving the design, development
and testing of vehicle and instrument structures, mechanisms deployment
systems, associated mechanical ground support equipment and facilities
structures. Includes knowledge of mechanical requirements development;
mechanical system interfaces among instruments, subsystems, vehicle and
ground systems; vehicle and instrument manufacturing and assembly; and
vehicle and instrument alignment techniques and qualification testing.
Includes knowledge of manufacturing techniques, materials, mechanical
and materials standards, parametric computer aided design, mechanisms
design, basic structural analysis, and knowledge of the state of best
practice for complex mechanical systems.

### Non-destructive Evaluation Sciences (NONDESSCI) \[67\]

Research knowledge, capabilities, and practices for developing and
applying advanced sensors, health monitoring technologies, computational
techniques, and NonDestructive Evaluation (NDE) methodologies, e.g.,
x-ray, ultrasonic, eddy current inspection, to characterize advanced
materials and structures, for developing intelligent, autonomous micro
and nano-methods for characterization, health monitoring, control, and
self-repair of aerospace systems, and for developing techniques and
concepts for nondestructive flaw detection, manufacturing process
control sensing, and instrument system miniaturization.

### Structural Systems (STRUCTSYS) \[63\]

Knowledge, capability and practices associated with using and modifying
advanced analytical and computational methods to design, develop, test
and research the characteristics and performance of structures. Includes
the development of structural math models for and comprehensive
assessment of air, space and ground structures, the analysis of the
models to determine structural response to multiple external and
internal environmental conditions, and analysis of flight and test data
for structural systems. Includes broad knowledge of structures
disciplines including structural dynamics, structural mechanics,
structural acoustics, mechanisms, electro-mechanical devices,
aeroelasticity, impact, damage tolerance and structural life prediction.
Also involves research into measurement, instrument and test systems to
assess structural characteristics and risks, and ensure system
integration.

### Structural Dynamics (STRUCTDYN) \[61\]

Research knowledge, capabilities and practices for developing and
analyzing methods to predict, verify and control structural dynamic
response for aerospace structures and components including payloads,
launch vehicles and propulsion systems. Involves ability to develop high
fidelity integrated mechanical three-dimensional models to simulate
system behavior and to provide a more thorough understanding of
interactions between structures and the motion of mechanisms.

### Thermal Structures (THERMALSTR) \[105\]

Research knowledge, capabilities, and practices for designing,
developing, analyzing, and validating thermal-structural concepts for
aerospace systems subjected to extreme operational environments and for
developing design technology for thermal-structures applications and for
multiscale optimization of metallic materials, structures, and
fabrication processes.

## Thermal/Fluid Competency Suite

### Cryogenics Engineering (CRYOENG) \[26\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with aerospace
cryogenic systems, particularly for use in propulsion, life support,
refrigeration and laboratory processes. This includes handling
characteristics, material properties, system safety, and system unique
requirements for the safe and effective usage of cryogenic fluids for
research, development, design, analysis, test, operation and/or
evaluation of cryogenic fluids storage and transfer systems for both
fuels and oxidizers.

### Fluid Systems (FLUIDSYS) \[106\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with basic fluid
physics research (including microgravitational study of complex fluids,
multiphase and phase change, fluid dynamics and instabilities, and
interfacial phenomena), as well as modeling and development, design,
integration, analysis, test, operation and evaluation of aerospace
ground and flight closed fluid systems. Knowledge of assessment of
requirements, establishment of specifications and evaluation to insure
proper function and compatibility of fluid systems hardware/components.
Also includes integration of control logic and control systems design to
ensurea fully functional process system, and design and development of
instruments for imaging fluid leaks, evaluating sensitivity, vibration
susceptibility and field usability to ensure safe implementation,
particularly for hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems. This
requires the basic knowledge and skill of mechanical design, fluid
physics, fluid mechanics, component design, and integrated system
layouts / designs and evaluation of their capability to satisfy
functional and performance requirements. Agree with recommended change,
however, move under new knowledge category mechanical engineering.

### Fluid Physics (FLUIDPHY) \[43\]

Employ knowledge of the motion of fluids and the effects of such motion,
to the understanding, control and improvement of industrial and natural
processes. Areas of research include microgravitational study of complex
fluids, multiphase and phase change, fluid dynamics and instabilities,
and interfacial phenomena.

### Thermal Systems (THERMALSYS) \[104\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with heat transfer,
fluid flow, and thermodynamics in the design, development, testing,
integration and evaluation of passive and active thermal control systems
for spacecraft, propulsion systems, instruments, experiments, sensors,
aircraft, ground systems, thermal protection systems and facility
systems. Includes knowledge and practices in the development of advanced
thermal hardware and thermal technology for future spacecraft,
propulsion systems, instrument, and sensor applications including heat
pipes, two-phase heat transfer systems, cryogenic systems, advanced
coatings, and heat pumps. Includes knowledge of the development of math
models for low and high speed convection, conduction, radiation,
ablation and aeroheating.

## Multi-disciplinary R&D Competency Suite

### Advanced Analysis and Design Method Development (AADMD) \[91\]

Enable the mission and system analysis and technology trades for
advanced aerospace system concepts. Knowledge of systems analysis
methods for use in performing conceptual analysis and design of
aerospace systems. Knowledge of multidisciplinary design optimization
methods for use in preliminary and detailed engineering analysis and
design of aerospace vehicles and spacecraft (including design,
manufacturing, and operations).

### Advanced Measurement, Diagnostics, and Instrumentation (ADVMDI) \[111\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices associated with research and
development, assessment, implementation, and integration of advanced
measurement, flow diagnostics, instrumentation to understand and
discover flow physics, to develop and validate physical/chemical models,
and to support aerodynamic, aerothermodynamic, acoustic, and hypersonic
airbreathing propulsion design and analysis of aerospace vehicles in
ground facilities and in flight. Inherent within this competency is also
the ability to resolve issues arising from test articles, data systems,
and integrated measurement systems and their interactions.

### Advanced Experimentation and Testing Technologies (AETT) \[109\]

Knowledge of advanced experimentation and testing philosophies and
approaches that provide results to inform research activities in
specialized areas such as structures, materials, airborne Systems,
aerodynamics, and propulsion. Ability to develop and use specialized
facilities and equipment such as wind tunnels, and laboratories.
Includes knowledge of how to plan, conduct and interpret experimental
test results to understand the interaction of test elements on the
design of current and future aerospace vehicles. Also involves ability
to develop, manage and enhance test processes to optimize productivity,
cycle time, data quality, cost and customer satisfaction.

### Mathematical Modeling & Analysis (MMA) \[86\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with mathematical
modeling, the design of algorithms and applied computational methods,
simulation and analysis of physical systems to represent structural,
fluid, thermal, dynamic, chemical, or other real phenomena in a
quantifiable manner. This includes using manual calculations and
computer simulation software. Models can refer to launch vehicle,
spacecraft, ground support equipment, handling equipment, and
facility/flight interface hardware related physical systems design of
algorithms and applied computational methods. This includes capability
in the area of quantum computing. Understanding of the physical
principle represented in the model is essential to this competency.

### Nanotechnology (TINYTEC) \[57\]

Knowledge of the study of characteristics and properties of extremely
small materials for development of new capabilities and applications in
support of agency missions, programs and projects such as advanced
structures, storage capabilities and computer systems. Includes an
understanding of how to apply nanoscience findings, and a broad
knowledge of other research and engineering disciplines.

### Space Environments Science and Engineering (SPACE_ENV) \[155\]

Knowledge of composition, elements, behaviors and impact of the space
environments on the design, development, testing and operation of
systems and components for aerospace vehicles and satellites. Involves
understanding of space environments such as ionizing radiation, plasma,
meteoroids, orbital debris, solar and thermal environments. Involves the
ability to perform analyses to define the environments, quantify their
effect on spacecraft design, development and operations and perform
trade-off studies to optimize performance and assess risk.

# Mission Operations Knowledge Domain

## Mission Operations Competency Suite

### Advanced Technical Training Design (ADVTEC) \[3\]

Knowledge of state-of-the art practices required to train technical
personnel such as flight crew or ground support to accomplish objectives
for near-term or futuristic missions. Identify training objectives,
design training plans, tools, curricula and simulations using advanced
techniques. Involves knowledge of instruction providers and tools, and
how to employ and assess these resources.

### Mission Assurance (MA) \[30\]

Knowledge of methodologies and practices such as risk identification,
analysis, planning, tracking and control (e.g., Certificate of Flight
Readiness process, product management process) used to achieve mission,
product or process success. Activities include independent verification
of product design requirements, testing validation, critical
inspections, facility evaluations, flight safety analysis, development
of recommendations, and tracking corrective actions.

### Mission Execution (MISEXC) \[4\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the execution of
missions, including pre-launch, launch, in-orbit and recovery operations
for space flight, or conducting safe, efficient and effective operation
of research or training aircraft. Manage command and control activities,
payload integration and operations, robotic operations and EVA
operations according to mission objectives including the technical
activities and real-time decision -making and problem resolution during
mission critical operations.

### Payload Integration (PAYLOADINT) \[5\]

Applies knowledge and practices of management, science and engineering
to lifecycle of all payload research experiments. Ability to optimize
use of existing systems for accomplishment of science objectives, and to
determine engineering requirements such as payload support hardware
definition, design, fabrication, integration and testing, and operating
procedures. Includes ability to integrate payloads into vehicles and
determine requirements and predict operating impacts between payloads
and vehicles. Ability to test and process payloads, and integrate them
successfully on-board the vehicle.

### Weather Observation and Forecasting (WOBSFR) \[6\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with developing or
improving techniques for observing or forecasting local weather
conditions in a coastal, semi-tropical environment. Specific
capabilities include high resolution in-situ or remote sensing of wind,
temperature and humidity; mesoscale meteorological modeling;
high-resolution measurement of atmospheric electric fields and charge;
radar meteorology; theoretical or numerical modeling of free electric
charge generation and dissipation in clouds; and related areas. It also
includes developing concepts of operation for the application of these
technologies to Range operations; identifying and evaluating
deficiencies in operational weather support for new or existing
requirements; understanding the impact of meteorological variables on
Range operations and systems; and knowledge of the application of
weather data and technologies to the design of operational systems and
procedures.

### Integrated Logistics Support (INTLOGSUP) \[162\]

Knowledge, capabilities, concepts, and methods of strategic logistics
planning, ad execution, emphasizing proactive techniques to ensure
maximum logistics influence on systems acquisition as well as optimum
life-cycle management of acquisition and legacy systems. Capabilities
include planning, developing, implementing, and sustaining the Logistics
Engineering activities necessary to satisfy support requirements while
minimizing life-cycle costs; maintenance planning; manpower and support
planning; supply support; support equipment to include test, measurement
and diagnostic equipment (TMDE); providing technical data; training and
training support; Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) for developed and
modified hardware and software interfaces and components down to the
piece part level on both a continual and iterative basis; generation of
data inputs to the Logistics Management Information (LMI) database.

### Program/Project Analysis (PROJANALYS) \[147\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with formulating,
planning, implementing, tracking and evaluating work and its associated
requirements and risks, ranging from one-time projects to program-level
work. Critical ability is to develop, analyze, and oversee resources,
schedule, and management controls needed by the Program/Project manager
to achieve the appropriate balance between resources, schedule, and
technical objectives. Includes knowledge associated with finance,
budgeting, schedule, configuration management, and project controls.

### Technical Management (TECHMMT) \[153\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and practices of technical formulation,
planning, implementing, integration and managing of complex engineering
work. This includes special knowledge in field of expertise, technical
resources management to meet mission specific technical milestones, and
processes associated with mitigating or accepting risk.

## Quality/Safety/Performance Competency Suite

### Quality Engineering & Assurance (QEA) \[29\]

Knowledge, capabilities, and industry/government standards and practices
associated with the assurance of quality (aeronautic and astronautic)
for all phases of the mission life-cycle including design,
manufacturing, assembly, testing and operations. Capability for
planning, defining, documenting, and executing quality requirements for
products, processes, and systems that are suitable to the activity,
proportional to the risk, and consistent with established NASA guidance,
practices, and standards including NASA workmanship standards, NASA
parts standards, Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR), and NASA
recommended practices for contract quality and supplier assessment.
Knowledge of destructive and non-destructive material testing and
inspection techniques used to validate product compliance, including
related contract data deliverable requirements. Knowledge of ISO 9000
and AS 9100 series of quality standards, as well as the ability to apply
these standards for complex or critical items. Ability to assess quality
system compliance and effectiveness in accordance with requirements of
ISO 9000 and AS 9100 quality standards. Knowledge of inspection,
auditing and surveillance methods which can range from a one-time test
or inspection of a product, process, or service to periodic in process
monitoring of contract performance. Ability to manage, and/or evaluate
the results of quality functions (audits, surveys, reports, acceptance
data package/test report, etc.) performed by NASA, NASA
designated/delegated representatives, and/or third party certification
bodies. Ability to continually improve quality through advocacy and
dissemination of advanced quality tools, techniques, technology,
practices, policy, procedures, and training. Ability to perform quality
data analysis and trending, to determine deficiency root cause(s), and
to implement effective preventive measures.

### Reliability & Maintainability Engineering & Assurance (RMEA) \[28\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices used to design flight, ground
support, and facility systems, equipment and instruments for performing
their intended function for a specified interval under stated conditions
(reliability) and/or have a defined capability to be restored to
operational status following a failure (maintainability). Capabilities
include the capacity to: define mission success criteria; define and
evaluate compliance with systems/equipment reliability/maintainability
requirements, including redundancy requirements; model systems/equipment
from a reliability/maintainability perspective, including allocations
and predictions; perform and evaluate quantitative and qualitative
analyses and assessments, including failure modes and effects
analyses/critical items list, probabilistic risk assessments, limited
life items, quantitative computations; perform and evaluate statistical
analysis, trending, and trade-offs; perform and evaluate maintenance
analyses, such as reliability centered maintenance techniques; plan,
perform and evaluate laboratory testing and engineering analyses;
evaluate system/equipment failures to determine root cause and develop
corrective actions to prevent similar failures in the future; integrate
reliability/maintainability requirements, activities and results with
other related disciplines (competencies) such as Safety Engineering and
Assurance, Risk Management, Quality Engineering and Assurance, Human
Factors, Software Assurance, Acquisition and Contract Management, and
Logistics. Also includes availability which can combine the elements of
reliability and maintainability in a single parameter.\"

### Risk Management (RISKMMT) \[123\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the decision
process associated with mitigating or accepting risks. This includes
knowledge of fundamental risk management concepts, Continuous Risk
Management (CRM) implementation in programs/projects, Risk-Based
Acquisition Management (R-BAM) implementation for major procurements
that require formal acquisition planning, and ongoing assessment of
program/project risk management activities.

### Safety Engineering and Assurance (SAFENG) \[27\]

Knowledge of scientific, engineering and management principles for
ensuring safety of missions and systems through controlled design,
development, operation, and disposal. Includes ability to use analytical
tools such as failure modes and effects analysis, fault tree analysis,
probabilistic risk assessment and hazard analysis, and develop technical
reports of results, conclusions, and recommendations to support
risk-informed decision-making. Apply criteria and techniques such as
safety audits, assessments, inspections, trend analysis, and sampling to
identify and eliminate/mitigate hazards and achieve an acceptable level
of risk, within the constraints of operational effectiveness and
suitability, time, and cost throughout all phases of the system
(mission) life cycle.

### Software Assurance Engineering (SWASSURANCE) \[139\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with the planning,
organizing, performing, monitoring and directing software assurance
activities for software acquired and developed for all phases of the
product lifecycle including product concept, acquisition, contractor
selection and oversight, requirements, design, implementation, problem
reporting, corrective action, verification and validation, testing,
operations, maintenance, and retirement. SA practices include software
product assurance, process assurance, quality, reliability, safety,
security, risk management, verification, validation, and independent
verification and validation. Additionally, demonstrate knowledge of
current software and systems engineering practices, languages,
management, planning, standards, procedures, and recommended processes.
Assures that process and product standards are appropriate, implemented
correctly, followed, and improved.

### Configuration Management (CONFIGMMT) \[154\]

Knowledge of configuration management practices required to define,
document, control and manage changes to the functional and physical
attributes of system hardware, software, and information as applied to
systems life cycle. Ability to control baselines, including
identification (requirements, interfaces, and physical and functional
attributes of configuration items) and control of changes to baseline.
Knowledge of CM status accounting methods to record and report status of
baselines. Capability to conduct audits of the overall configuration
management processes performance, conduct Physical Configuration Audits,
and support Functional Configuration Audits. Knowledge of NASA
Program/Project management processes and the ability to plan, conduct,
and evaluate the evolving baselines for NASA Programs/Projects in
accordance with the NASA configuration management requirements and
standards.

### Mishap Investigation (MISHAPINV) \[149\]

A NASA employee who understands NASA mishap investigation policy, and
requirements, and has the skills to perform all aspects of mishap
investigation including preserving, collecting, and impounding evidence,
interviewing, conducting analyses, drawing collusions, generating
recommendations, and writing NASA mishap reports.

# Leadership & Management Knowledge Domain

## Management Competency Suite

### Executive Management (EXECMMT) \[170\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with leading change,
people, and work of an organization. Includes awareness and
understanding of relevant strategies and techniques to effectively
create a vision for change and engage others in implementing the change
process. Ability to apply human capital and leadership strategies to
empower teams and develop leadership capabilities in lower level
managers. Ability to determine an organization's business direction and
vision, and set goals that align with broader Agency objectives and
related functional or program plans. Knowledge of methods for
integrating work from across functional and organizational boundaries,
considering complex cross-functional, cross-center, division, business
and geographic implications when approaching problems or issues.
Knowledge of how to apply policies and regulations that impact NASA
including NASA Strategic Plan, Mission Directorate Roadmaps, President's
Management Agenda, Space Act, and GPRA. Ability to assess impact of work
performance on NASA's relationships with external customers and
stakeholders.

### Business Work & Team Management (BUSWORKMMT) \[172\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with individuals that
must understand and manage both the aspects of functional business
opertions, as well as management of employees and/or teams. This pseudo
competency requires the supervisor or lead to have the following
competencies:

-   Any business management related competency

-   Employee & Team Leadership

-   Work Performance Leadership

### Project Work & Team Management (PROWORKMMT) \[173\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with individuals that
must understand and manage both the aspects of managing a project, as
well as management of employees and/or teams. This pseudo competency
requires the supervisor or lead to have the following competencies:

-   Project Management

-   Employee & Team Leadership

-   Work Performance Leadership

### Technical Work & Team Management (TECWORKMMT) \[171\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with individuals that
must understand and manage both the aspects of technical work, as well
as management of employees and/or teams. This pseudo competency requires
the supervisor or lead to have the following competencies:

-   Technical Management

-   Employee & Team Leadership

-   Work Performance Leadership

## Professional Development Competency Suite

### Program/Project Management (PROJPROGMT) \[122\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with formulating,
planning, implementing, managing, tracking and evaluating work and its
associated requirements and risks, ranging from one-time projects to
program-level work. Critical abilities are to define customer and
stakeholder needs and constraints, reduce ambiguity in objectives,
develop and manage an efficient project organizational structure, and
apply system architecture principles to develop and manage technical
requirements in order to achieve the appropriate balance between
resources, schedule, and technical requirements. Includes knowledge
associated with system architecture, finance, budgeting, risk
assessment, schedule, configuration management, contract technical
management, and project controls.

### NASA Leadership Competency (NASALEADER) \[140\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with leading and
managing change, people, and work of an organization. Includes awareness
and understanding of relevant strategies and techniques to effectively
create a vision for change and engage others to implement the change
process. Knowledge of how to apply human capital and leadership
strategies to empower individuals and teams to achieve shared outcomes
and develop leadership capabilities in lower level managers.
Understanding of range of practices that create an environment that
values diversity, promotes inclusion of all employees, and leverages
talents of all team members. Develop systems that allow effective
assignment, prioritization and monitoring of work. Align work unit
performance objectives with organizational objectives and removes
obstacles and barriers to organizational and programmatic performance.

### Employee & Team Leadership (LEADTEAM) \[1001\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with communicating
> business direction, goals and performance, developing and maintaining
> relationships and alliances, and conducting problem solving for
> effective decision making. Includes understanding of effective
> interpersonal and group communication principles and techniques to
> gather, comprehend and express ideas in an effective manner, and
> inform and influence others. Includes knowledge of techniques and
> approaches to resolve conflict and negotiate effective outcomes.
> Demonstrates ability to balance short-term needs with long-term
> priorities and consider complex cross-functional, cross-center,
> division, business and geographic implications when approaching
> problems or issues. Knows how to apply appropriate techniques,
> procedures and policies in the management of workforce to achieve work
> objectives and maintain effective and positive operational
> environments.

### Knowledge & Communication Management (LEADCOMM) \[1002\]

> Understands and applies knowledge management practices, theories and
> success factors. Possesses knowledge and capability to lead efforts to
> capture, organize, store and share knowledge from major team,
> functional community or programmatic efforts. Creates systems that
> facilitate communication of knowledge within NASA in order to leverage
> best practices, and technical know how or advancements within the
> Agency. Possesses knowledge of information technologies available at
> NASA and selects and uses those appropriately for managing work and
> develops strategies to integrate new technology into the workplace.
> Understands and applies principles of information security in relation
> to data publishing, technology transfer and release of information.

### Work Performance Leadership (LEADWORK) \[1003\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with determining an
> organization's business direction and vision, and setting goals that
> align with broader Agency objectives and related functional or program
> plans. Knowledge of how to apply policies and regulations that impact
> NASA including NASA Strategic Plan, Mission Directorate Roadmaps,
> President's Management Agenda, Space Act, and GPRA. Ability to assess
> impact of work performance on NASA's relationship with external
> customers and stakeholders. Ability to develop systems that facilitate
> the effective assignment of work and measurement of results. Knowledge
> of methods for integrating work from across functional and
> organizational boundaries.

### International Relations (LEADGLOBAL) \[1004\]

> Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with forming and
> maintaining cross-cultural relationships and international
> partnerships and alliances. Understanding of the rules and policies
> that regulate or dictate international partnerships and how to work
> within those guidelines in order to accomplish objectives and sustain
> ongoing relationships.

# Science Knowledge Domain

## Space Sciences Competency Suite

### Astromaterials, Collections, Curation & Analysis (ASTROMATER) \[55\]

Apply knowledge of foreign materials, and planetary sciences to the
collection of materials from foreign planets, and developing and using
appropriate processes for handling and curating them. Includes knowledge
and skill in processing the materials to protect Earth system from
contamination.

### Astrobiology (ASTROBIO) \[54\]

Apply knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, and other sciences in
interdisciplinary experimental, observational, theoretical, and modeling
studies of the origin, early development, and transmission of life in or
on astronomical bodies and media, including the Earth and its
atmosphere, and to determine how and where life arose and evolved on
Earth and elsewhere, with due regard to environmental conditions and
limits.

### Astronomy & Astrophysics (ASTRONOMY) \[52\]

Knowledge of the fundamental processes of radiation and dynamics for the
study of the structure and composition of the Solar System, other
planetary systems, stars and stellar systems, galaxies, and the
structure and evolution of matter and cosmology. Use a variety of
observational methods, data analysis techniques and theoretical models
to characterize the physical and dynamical states of celestial objects,
determine formation history and predict future evolution. Use physics
and chemistry knowledge to conduct observational, experimental and
theoretical studies and modeling of stars, nebulae, galaxies, and
systems of stars and galaxies, and of circumstellar, interstellar and
intergalactic media, particles, molecules and radiation fields, in all
electromagnetic wavelength ranges. Includes study of specialty areas
such as Gamma Ray & X-Ray Astronomy and Cosmic Ray Astrophysics, in
which electromagnetic waves, x-ray emissions and cosmic ray particles
provide data for examining the content, structure, origin and evolution
of space elements.

### Earth Atmosphere (EARTHATM) \[44\]

Knowledge of the fundamental processes of radiation, chemistry and
dynamics in the study of the structure and composition of the Earth\'s
atmosphere. Conceive and implement a variety of observational methods,
data analysis techniques, and theoretical models to characterize the
state of the atmosphere, detect variability and explain the responsible
forcing mechanisms, and predict the future state of the atmosphere. Able
to develop and implement missions to conduct atmospheric research, and
contribute to the development of atmospheric instrument and sensor
development. Includes subspecialty knowledge in areas such as Radiation
and Climate, Stratospheric & Tropospheric Chemistry.

### Planetary Atmospheres (PLANETATM) \[44\]

Knowledge of the fundamental processes of radiation, chemistry and
dynamics in the study of the structure and conposition of the lower and
upper atmosphiere of the panets and the origin and evolution of
planetary atmospheres. Conceive and implement a variety of observational
methods to characterize the state of the atmospheres of the planets-past
and present, detect variability and explain the responsible forcing
mechanisms, and predict the future evolution and state of planetary
atmospheres instrument and tnd sensor development. Includes
subspeciality knowledge in areas such as Radiation and Climate,
Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics, Atmosphere-Surface Interactions,
CelestialMechanics, Solar-Planetary Relationships, Planetary Magnetic
Fields and Magnetospheres.

### Planetary Science (PLANETSCI) \[53\]

Knowledge of space science applied to conducting experimental,
observational, and theoretical studies and modeling of planets,
planetary satellites, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and other objects,
media, and particles in the solar system, in order to determine their
composition and properties in such areas as atmospheres, magnetospheres,
lithospheres, cryospheres, and interiors.

### Space Physics (SPACEPHY) \[51\]

Uses knowledge to conduct experimental, theoretical, and/or applied
physics and modeling relating to matter, radiation, and their
interactions, and ranging from elementary particles and fields to
atomic, and nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, optical,
gravitational and quantum mechanical, hydrodynamical and
magnetohydrodynamical physics and General Relativity, and as applied to
the nature and structure of the universe and to chemical, biological,
and geophysical systems. Includes specialty areas such as solar physics,
involving use of observational and experimental studies to model the Sun
and its magnetic activity, characteristics, composition and influence on
the Earth and other planetary bodies, as well as space plasma physics,
focused on near-Earth environments such as the magnetosphere and its
properties.

### Terrestrial & Planetary Environmental Science and Engineering (PLANETENV) \[23\]

Knowledge of composition, elements, behaviors and impact of the
terrestrial and planetary environments on the design, development,
testing and operation of systems and components for aerospace vehicles
and satellites. Involves understanding of atmospheric variables such as
wind profiles, turbulence, cloud cover, ice/frost formation. Involves
the ability to perform analyses to define the environments, quantify
their effect on vehicle design, development and operations and perform
trade-off studies to optimize performance and assess risk.

## Earth Sciences Competency Suite

### Biology and Biogeochemistry of Ecosystems (BBECO) \[46\]

Apply knowledge of biology, biogeochemistry of ecosystems and the global
carbon cycle to research, understand and predict how terrestrial and
marine ecosystems change. Research ecosystems as they are affected by
human activity, and as they change due to their own intrinsic biological
dynamics, and as they respond to climatic variations and, in turn,
affect climate. Emphasis is on an understanding of the processes of the
Earth system that affect its capacity for biological productivity,
explain the role of the biosphere in Earth system function, and promote
proactive ecological stewardship. Ability to understand, study and
properly document changes in land cover and land use.

### Earth Science Applications Research (EARSCIRES) \[49\]

Use knowledge of Earth systems and measurement technologies for
designing research into Earth Science disciplines that have the
objective of improving the quality of life on Earth and the longevity of
the planet. Apply research to such subjects as resource and disaster
management, environmental assessment, human health and safety, food and
fiber, infrastructure planning, and environmental quality.

### Earth System Modeling (EARSYMODEL) \[50\]

Apply understanding of Earth systems to consolidation of scientific
findings into integrated representations of atmosphere, ocean, ice land
and biosphere systems, with the ability to predict future system trends
and evolution of chemical and biological components.

### Geophysical/Geologic Science (GEOSCI) \[45\]

Knowledge of a wide range of disciplines related to the earth\'s
composition, its fluid envelopes, and its position in space. Apply
concepts and methods in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology to
the problems of the atmosphere, the oceans, the solid earth, and the
evolution of the planet. Involves ability to conduct far-reaching
studies of the origin of the earth and solar system.

### Geospatial Science and Technologies (GEOSPATIAL) \[88\]

Applies knowledge and practices of geospatial science and has the
ability to utilize and/or develop the tools for acquiring, storing,
analyzing, and outputting data in multiple dimensions, as referenced to
the earth by some type of real-world coordinate system (eg, a map
projection). The ability to reference a geographic location as an
important component in the analyses of effects or trends in biological
and physical socio-economic resources. Understanding of and ability to
use a variety of technology tools, such as geographic information
systems (GIS), remote sensing, thematic mapping, image processing,
satellite positioning systems such as the Global Positioning System
(GPS), and telemetry.

### Hydrological Science (HYDROSCI) \[47\]

Knowledge of the scientific study of waters of the earth, especially
with relation to the effects of precipitation and evaporation upon the
occurrence and character of water in streams, lakes and on or below the
land surface. Includes understanding of the hydrologic cycle from
precipitation to evaporation or return of the water to the seas, and
application of findings to predict rates and amounts of runoff in
rivers, assess required spillway and reservoir capacities, determine
soil-water-plant relationships in agriculture and manage water supplies.

### Oceanographic Science (OCEANSCI) \[48\]

Research into the composition, activities, processes and patterns in the
oceans and ocean ice to increase understanding of how the marine
environment interacts with the rest of the planet. Includes research on
glaciers and ice sheets. Use a variety of data collection methods to
collect information about the ocean and mathematically describe and
predict ocean processes. Includes ability to translate data into
information useful in the understanding and interpretation of the oceans
themselves and their connection to other earth systems.

### Climate Change and Variability (CLIMATE) \[164\]

Applies an integrated and cross discipline approach to understanding,
assessing, and predicting the Earth\'s complex climate system. This
capability draws from the other Earth Sciences related competencies to
provide observations at the high accuracy required to monitor climate
change, to evaluate its component processes at climate relevant time and
space scales, and to enable prediction of future climate change. This
research capability includes the ability to estimate the uncertainty of
future climate predictions, to support impact assessments, and to
develop new climate observational and modeling requirements, methods,
and capabilities.

## Physical Sciences Competency Suite

### Fundamental Physics (FUNPHYSICS) \[42\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with research and
application of electromagnetism, continuum and classical mechanics,
quantum mechanics, and thermodynamics. May also include studies in
materials, cryogenics, acoustics, and electromagnetic fields ranging
from DC to X-ray. It also includes the development of sensors necessary
to carry out these studies. Involves ability to conduct
microgravitational research designed to answer basic questions about the
nature and structure of the universe and its chemical, biological and
geophysical systems.

### Icing Physics (ICEPHYSICS) \[107\]

Knowledge, capabilities and practices associated with researching and
understanding icing physics analysis and testing, atmospheric science,
and ice sensing and protection methods.

### Nanoscience (TINYSCI) \[56\]

Knowledge, capability and practices to study and research extremely
small materials is such areas as their structure, shape how they act,
and how their properties change as their size changes.

## Biological Sciences Competency Suite

### Bioethics (BIOETHICS) \[156\]

Knowledge and experience in interpreting and implementing Federal and
Agency regulations and guidelines for the protection of human and animal
research subjects. Knowledge and expertise in the ethical principles
that guide biomedical research. The ability to apply regulatory
knowledge to implement appropriate and comprehension review mechanisms
for the use of human and animal subjects in research. The ability to
apply the knowledge of ethical theory and thought to guide Agency
biomedical research and clinical medical policy development and
decision-making.

### Biomedical and Research Clinical Ethics (BRCE) \[1064\]

> Professional skills and knowledge of bioethics applied to a range of
> bioethical issues surrounding biomedical research, particularly those
> associated with the use of human and animal subjects in research.
> Broad and detailed understanding and knowledge of the evolution and
> development of ethical thought related to biomedical research and
> medical practice, to guide the development of Agency policy, and
> provision of expert opinion on relevant ethical issues to inform
> Agency decision-making.

### Research Subject Protection Regulation (RSPR) \[1065\]

> Knowledge and a thorough understanding of the Federal and Agency
> regulatory framework, which governs the use of human and animal
> subjects in research. Knowledge of the implementation of all
> regulatory requirements and all applicable laws governing research
> subject protection. Detailed understanding of the procedural
> requirements for the conduct of human subjects Institutional Review
> Boards and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees, and knowledge
> of the implementation of such Agency Boards and Committees.

### Biomedical Research (BIOMEDRES) \[34\]

Involves the capability to research, investigate and characterize the
effects of space flight and exposure to microgravity, radiation, and
other stresses on physiological functions (e.g., musculoskeletal,
cardiovascular, etc.). In-depth understanding of the human body, its
physical and chemical make-up and the associated technology and methods
to examine the effects of various environments and stresses. Ability to
understand the underlying physiological, behavioral and psychological
mechanisms and performance aspects responsible for biomedical and
behavioral changes in humans and animals during spaceflight and apply
this information to conduct operational and clinical research to
develop, and validate countermeasures that will ensure the health,
safety and performance of flight crews involved during launches,
landings, and while in space.

### Cell & Molecular Biology (CELLBIO) \[31\]

Knowledge of and ability to conduct research on basic cellular function
and properties such as gene regulation and expression or
mechanoreception, that may be directly or indirectly impacted by altered
gravitational force and other space-related effects. Includes study of
the dynamics of cell behavior and interactions and differentiation in
cellular systems within and across organisms under a variety of
environmental conditions, such as the physiological changes seen in
whole animals in response to the space environment.

### Developmental Biology (DEVELOPBIO) \[32\]

Knowledge of and ability to conduct research on the processes of
development, differentiation, and growth in animals and plants at the
molecular, cellular, and genetic levels.

### Neurobiology (NEUROBIO) \[33\]

Knowledge of and capability to research and provide understanding
regarding the structure, function, chemistry and development of the
brain. Understanding of the techniques of molecular biology and
molecular genetics and various methods for detecting and mapping the
activity of individual nerve cells or groups of nerve cells.

# Appendix A: Competency ID Number Cross-Reference Table {#appendix-a-competency-id-number-cross-reference-table .unnumbered}

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  **CompID**   **Designator**   **Title**
  ------------ ---------------- -----------------------------------------------
  1            MAP              Mission Analysis and Planning

  2            FLTDSG           Mission Flight Design

  3            ADVTEC           Advanced Technical Training Design

  4            MISEXC           Mission Execution

  5            PAYLOADINT       Payload Integration

  6            WOBSFR           Weather Observation and Forecasting

  7            SYSTEMSENG       Systems Engineering

  8            DESDEVENG        Design and Development Engineering

  9            INTEGENG         Integration Engineering

  10           TESTENG          Test Engineering

  11           ENGSCISUP        Engineering and Science Support

  12           ELMAG            Electromagnetics

  13           ELSYS            Electrical and Electronic Systems

  14           ELDEVTEC         Electron Device Technology

  15           ELMECHSY         Electro-Mechanical Systems

  16           MICROELMEC       Micro-Electromechanical Systems

  17           MECHSYS          Mechanical Systems

  18           PYROTECH         Pyrotechnics

  19           FLTGNDSYS        Flight and Ground Data Systems

  20           AEROSEN          Sensors & Data Acquisition - Aeronautics

  21           AVIONICS         Avionics

  22           GNC              Control Systems, Guidance & Navigation

  23           PLANETENV        Terrestrial and Planetary Environments Science
                                and Engineering

  24           MANUFACT         Manufacturing Engineering

  25           CHEMENG          Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering

  26           CRYOENG          Cryogenics Engineering

  27           SAFENG           Safety Engineering and Assurance

  28           RMEA             Reliability & Maintainability Engineering &
                                Assurance

  29           QEA              Quality Engineering & Assurance

  30           MA               Mission Assurance

  31           CELLBIO          Cell & Molecular Biology

  32           DEVELOPBIO       Developmental Biology

  33           NEUROBIO         Neurobiology

  34           BIOMEDRES        Biomedical Research

  35           BIOMEDENG        Biomedical Engineering

  36           AEROMED          Aerospace Medicine

  37           ECLSS            Environmental Control and Life Support Systems

  38           EAS              Extravehicular Activity Systems

  39           ENVFACT          Habitability and Environmental Factors

  40           HUMFACTRES       Fundamental Human Factors Research

  41           HUMFACTENG       Human Factors Engineering

  42           FUNPHYSICS       Fundamental Physics

  43           FLUIDPHY         Fluid Physics

  44           EARTHATM         Earth Atmosphere

  45           GEOSCI           Geophysical/Geologic Science

  46           BBECO            Biology and Biogeochemistry of Ecosystems

  47           HYDROSCI         Hydrological Science

  48           OCEANSCI         Oceanographic Science

  49           EARSCIRES        Earth Science Applications Research

  50           EARSYSMODEL      Earth System Modeling

  51           SPACEPHY         Space Physics

  52           ASTRONOMY        Astronomy and Astrophysics

  53           PLANETSCI        Planetary Science

  54           ASTROBIO         Astrobiology

  55           ASTROMATER       Astromaterials, Collections, Curation &
                                Analysis

  56           TINYSCI          Nanoscience

  57           TINYTEC          Nanotechnology

  58           BIOENG           Bioengineering

  59           BIOMIMETIC       Biomimetics

  60           COMNETENG        Communication Networks & Engineering

  61           STRUCTDYN        Structural Dynamics

  62           MECHDUR          Mechanics and Durability

  63           STRUCTSYS        Structural Systems

  64           ACMSTR           Analytical and Computational Structural Methods

  65           ADVMATSCI        Advanced Materials and Processing Science

  66           MATSCIENG        Materials Science and Engineering

  67           NONDESSCI        Non-destructive Evaluation Sciences

  68           PROSYS           Propulsion Systems & Testing

  69           AIRPRO           Airbreathing Propulsion

  70           HAIRPRO          Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion

  71           HYPERSYS         Hypergolic Systems

  72           ADVPRO           Advanced In-Space Propulsion

  73           ROCKETPRO        Rocket Propulsion

  74           BOOMSCI          Combustion Science

  75           PWRSYS           Power Systems

  76           PWRENG           Power - Energy Storage

  77           PWRPHO           Power Generation - Photovoltaics

  78           PWRTHM           Power Generation - Thermal Systems

  79           ROBOTICS         Robotics

  80           COMPSYSENG       Computer Systems and Engineering

  81           NETSYS           Network Systems and Technology

  82           SWENG            Software Engineering

  83           INACTIVE         *Data Acquisition, Management and Storage
                                Systems (use 1099)*

  84           NEUNETSYS        Neural Networks & Systems

  85           IASYS            Intelligent/Adaptive Systems

  86           MMA              Mathematical Modeling & Analysis

  87           INACTIVE         *Data Visualization (use 1100)*

  88           GEOSPATIAL       Geospatial Science and Technologies

  89           ADVMIS           Advanced Mission Analysis

  90           ASCDTA           Aerospace Systems Concept Development &
                                Technology Assessment

  91           AADMD            Advanced Analysis and Design Method Development

  92           LASER            Laser Technology

  93           OPTSYS           Optical Systems

  94           MICROSYS         Microwave Systems

  95           REMOTESENS       Remote Sensing Technologies

  96           DETECTSYS        Detector Systems

  97           CSAOPS           Crew Systems and Aviation Operations

  98           FLTDYN           Flight Dynamics

  99           INACTIVE         *Applied Aerodynamics (inactive)*

  100          AEROELA          Aeroelasticity

  101          AERODYN          Aerodynamics

  102          AEROTHM          Aerothermodynamics

  103          ACOUSTICS        Acoustics

  104          THERMALSYS       Thermal Systems

  105          THERMALSTR       Thermal Structures

  106          FLUIDSYS         Fluid Systems

  107          ICEPHYSICS       Icing Physics

  108          AIRTRAFFIC       Air Traffic Systems

  109          AETT             Advanced Experimentation and Testing
                                Technologies

  110          SIMFLTSYS        Simulation/Flight Research Systems

  111          ADVMDI           Advanced Measurement, Diagnostics, and
                                Instrumentation

  112          FACENG           Facilities Engineering and Management

  113          BUSMMT           Business Management

  114          PROCESSENG       Process Engineering

  115          PROFADMOPS       Professional Administrative Operations

  116          BUSDEV           Partnership & Business Development

  117          COMTEC           Commercial Technology

  118          FINMMT           Financial Management

  119          BUDGETMMT        Budgeting Management

  120          INTAUD           Internal Control / Audit

  121          COSTEST          Cost Estimation and Analysis

  122          PROJPROGMT       Program/Project Management

  123          RISKMMT          Risk Management

  124          CONMMT           Acquistion and Contract Management

  125          LEGAL            Legal

  126          SECURITY         Security & Program Protection

  127          INSCOMP          Inspection, Investigation and Compliance

  128          HUMCAPMMT        Human Capital Management

  129          EEOMMT           Equal Opportunity Management

  130          OCCHEALTH        Occupational and Environmental Health

  131          BITSYS           Business IT Systems

  132          INACTIVE         *Research Facilities Planning (inactive)*

  133          ENVENGMMT        Institutional Environmental Engineering &
                                Management

  134          LOGSUPTRAN       Institutional Logistics, Supply and
                                Transportation

  135          PUBLICOMM        Public Communications & Outreach

  136          GOVAF            Governmental Affairs

  137          EDTECH           Education Programs and Technologies

  138          NUCLEARENG       Nuclear Engineering/Propulsion

  139          SWASSURANCE      Software Assurance Engineering

  140          NASALEADER       NASA Leadership Competency

  141          INACTIVE         *Personal Communication (inactive)*

  142          INACTIVE         *Relationship Management (inactive)*

  143          FIREPROT         Fire Protection Engineering

  144          EXPORT           Export Control

  145          INACTIVE         *Institutional Facilities Planning (inactive)*

  146          INACTIVE         *Institutional Facilities Operations
                                (inactive)*

  147          PROJANALYSIS     Program/Project Analysis

  148          INACTIVE         *Research Facilities Operations* *(inactive)*

  149          MISHAPINV        Mishap Investigation

  150          WORKSAFETY       Workplace Safety

  151          EMERGMMT         Emergency Management

  152          AIROPS           Institutional Aircraft Operations

  153          TECHMMT          Technical Management

  154          CONFIGMMT        Configuration Management

  155          SPACE_ENV        Space Environments Science and Engineering

  156          BIOETHICS        Bioethics

  157          INTLPGMDEV       International Program Development

  158          DIVERSEMMT       Diversity Management

  159          WIRELESS         Wireless Communications and Telemetry

  160          METROLOGY        Metrology and Calibration Competency

  161          DATSYS           Data Systems and Technology

  162          INTLOGSUP        Integrated Logistics Support

  163          PLANETATM        Planetary Atmospheres

  164          CLIMATE          Climate Change and Variability

  165          PARABUSOPS       Para-Professional Business Operations

  166          IMAGING          Imaging Analysis

  167          MASTERPLAN       Master Planning

  168          FACLTYPLAN       Research, Development or Flight Facility
                                Planning

  169          POLICYMMT        Policy Management

  170          EXECMMT          Executive Management

  171          TECWORKMMT       Technical Work & Team Management

  172          BUSWORKMMT       Business Work & Team Management

  173          PROWORKMMT       Project Work & Team Management

               **LEVEL 2**      **COMPETENCIES**

  1001         LEADTEAM         Employee & Team Leadership

  1002         LEADCOMM         Knowledge & Communication Management

  1003         LEADWORK         Work Performance Leadership

  1004         LEADGLOBAL       International Relations

  1005         HFRBIOMECH       Biomechanics and Ergonomics Fundamental
                                Research

  1006         HFRHABIT         Habitability and Environmental Psychology
                                Fundamental Research

  1007         HFRPERCEPT       Perception and Psychophysics Fundamental
                                Research

  1008         HFRPSYPHY        Psychophysiology Fundamental Research

  1009         HFRFATIGUE       Fatigue, Alertness, Circadian Rhythms
                                Fundamental Research

  1010         HFRCOG           Cognitive Science Fundamental Research

  1011         HFRCOMM          Communication and Knowledge Management
                                Fundamental Research

  1012         HFRDECISMK       Decision Making and Risk Management Fundamental
                                Research

  1013         HFRORG           Organizational Science Fundamental Research

  1014         HFRHUMMACH       Human-Machine Interaction Fundamental Research

  1015         HFRMANCNTL       Manual Control Fundamental Research

  1016         HFRSUPCNTL       Supervisory Control Fundamental Research

  1017         HFRTRNG          Training and Adaptation Fundamental Research

  1018         HFRHUMPERF       Human Performance Fundamental Research

  1019         HFEBIOMECH       Biomechanical Engineering, Technology,
                                Standards

  1020         HFEERGO          Ergonomics Engineering, Technology, and
                                Standards

  1021         HFESPACE         Space Human Factors Engineering, Technology,
                                and Standards

  1022         HFEHABIT         Habitability Engineering, Technology, and
                                Standards

  1023         HFEPERCEPT       Perceptual Technologies and Standards

  1024         HFECOG           Cognitive Technologies

  1025         HFEHUMAUTO       Human-Automation System Design

  1026         HFETRNG          Training Technologies

  1027         HFEHUMERR        Human Reliability and Human Error Analysis

  1028         DDESTRUCT        Structural Design and Development Engineering

  1029         DDEELECT         Electrical Design and Development Engineering

  1030         DDEPROP          Propulsion Design and Development Engineering

  1031         DDETEST          Test Fixtures and GSE Design and Development
                                Engineering

  1032         INTSTRUCT        Structural Integration Engineering

  1033         INTMATER         Materials Integration Engineering

  1034         INTSYSTEMS       Systems Integration Engineering

  1035         INTELECT         Electrical Integration Engineering

  1036         INTPROPEL        Propulsion Integration Engineering

  1037         TSTSTRUCT        Structural Test Engineering

  1038         TSTMATER         Materials Test Engineering

  1039         TSTTHERMO        Thermal Test Engineering

  1040         TSTELECT         Electrical Test Engineering

  1041         TSTPROP          Propulsion Test Engineering

  1042         ELINSTR          Instrumentation Systems

  1043         ELEEPART         EEE Parts

  1044         ELPARTSPKG       Parts & Packaging

  1045         ELCIRCUITS       Electrical Circuits Engineering

  1046         GNCSPACE         Spacecraft & Stabilization Control Design and
                                Analysis

  1047         GNCVEHCNTL       Vehicle Control Design and Analysis

  1048         GNCGUIDE         Guidance Design and Analysis

  1049         GNCNAVSYS        Navigation System Design and Analysis

  1050         APELEC           Electric Propulsion

  1051         APNOPROP         Propellantless Prop

  1052         APCHEM           Advanced Chemical & Thermal Prop

  1053         RPTURBO          Turbomachinery Design and Analysis

  1054         RPCOMBUST        Combustion Devices Design and Analysis

  1055         RPVALVES         Valves, Lines & Ducts

  1056         RPPRPMMT         Propellant Management Systems Design and
                                Analysis

  1057         RPAUXPRP         Spacecraft and Auxiliary Propulsion System
                                Design and Analysis

  1058         RPFLUIDMCH       Analytical and computational Fluid Mechanics

  1059         RPDYNDATA        Dynamic Data Analysis

  1060         MSEMETAL         Metallurgy

  1061         MSENONMET        Non-metallics

  1062         MSEFAILURE       Failure Analysis

  1063         MSECONTAM        Contamination Control

  1064         BRCE             Biomedical and Research Clinical Ethics (BRCE)

  1065         RSPR             Research Subject Protection Regulation (RSPR)

  1066         OCCMED           Occupational Medicine

  1067         OCCHYGIENE       Industrial Hygiene

  1068         OCCPHYSICS       Health Physics

  1069         OCCASSIST        Employee Assistance

  1070         MDPRACTICE       Medical Practice

  1071         MDBEHAVIOR       Behavioral Health

  1072         SECPHYSCL        Physical Security

  1073         SECOUNTER        Counterintelligence/Counterterrorism Analysis,
                                Investigation and Liaison

  1074         SECINFO          Information Security

  1075         SECNATION        National Security Systems

  1076         SECPERSON        Personnel Security

  1077         SECINDUST        Industrial Security

  1078         BITPLAN          Information Resources Planning and Evaluation

  1079         BITARCH          IT Architecture

  1080         DATDBMMT         Database Management Systems

  1081         BITSECURE        Information Systems Security

  1082         PARALEGAL        Paralegal

  1083         INTLPROPLAW      Intellectual Property Law

  1084         GENERALLAW       General Law

  1085         CONTRACTLAW      Contracts Law

  1086         PERSONLAW        Personnel/EEO Law

  1087         ENVLAW           Environmental

  1088         ENVPLAN          Institutional Environmental Planning/NEPA

  1089         ENVREMED         Institutional Environmental Remediation

  1090         FACIVENG         Facility Civil Engineering

  1091         FACMECHENG       Facility Mechanical Engineering

  1092         FACELECENG       Facility Electrical Engineering

  1093         ACQPLAN          Acquisition Planning

  1094         CONFORMAT        Contract Formation

  1095         CONPERFORM       Contract Management and Performance Assesment

  1096         FACCONSTMMT      Construction Management

  1097         FACPROPERTY      Real Property Management

  1098         FACOPSMAIN       Facilities Operations and Maintenance

  1099         DATLARGE         Large Scale Data Systems

  1100         DATVISUAL        Data Visualization
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#   {#section-1 .unnumbered}

# Appendix B: Proficiency Guideline Table {#appendix-b-proficiency-guideline-table .unnumbered}

-   The following table provides a generic set of guidelines. It
    identifies some basic knowledge measurements that are common across
    all competencies and professional disciplines.

-   To identify an employee's level of proficiency for a specific
    competency, the employee should be able to demonstrate all the items
    listed under a single tier column.

-   An individual may have greater expertise (which would show under a
    high tier column) in one or more of the knowledge measurements
    below. However, for the purposes of this exercise and the current
    business rules, the employee must accomplish all of the items in the
    tier column to be considered at that level of proficiency.

-   This table is a tool that should be used by the employee and
    supervisor. However, the set of measurements do not represent an
    exhaustive list, and the criterion is not perfect. Therefore, an
    employee or supervisor's assessment may include additional factors
    that are not represented below. The intent for collecting the data
    is to identify an individual's depth of knowledge for a given
    competency that can be compared with others through out the Agency
    with the same competency, such that a subject matter expert at one
    Center is on equal knowledge par with a subject matter expert at
    another Center.

-   These guidelines, and the corresponding business rules, may change
    as the data is analyzed and the overall system matures. For
    suggestions on improvements to the criteria, please contact the CMS
    Operation Manager at your Center.

+---------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+
| **Kn    | **Tier 1**   | **Tier 2**   | **Tier 3**   | **Tier 4**   |
| owledge |              |              |              |              |
| Measur  |              |              |              |              |
| ement** |              |              |              |              |
+---------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+
| **      | Demonstrates | Demonstrates | Demonstrates | Demonstrates |
| Tools** | basic        | working      | ability to   | the ability  |
|         | knowledge of | knowledge of | effectively  | to develop   |
|         | and          | and high     | assess new   | standards    |
|         | proficiency  | proficiency  | discip       | and          |
|         | in the use   | in the use   | line-related | sp           |
|         | of           | of           | tools and    | ecifications |
|         | discip       | discip       | their        | for new      |
|         | line-related | line-related | application  | discip       |
|         | tools and    | tools and    | to the       | line-related |
|         | their        | related      | or           | tools and    |
|         | outputs.     | outputs.     | ganization's | their        |
|         |              |              | work.        | application. |
+---------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+
| **Data  | Demonstrates | Demonstrates | Demonstrates |              |
| Col     | ability to   | ability to   | ability to   |              |
| lection | compile and  | summarize    | effectively  |              |
| and     | analyze      | data and     | execute data |              |
| Ana     | data.        | produce      | analysis to  |              |
| lysis** |              | technical    | determine    |              |
|         |              | outputs.     | performance  |              |
|         |              |              | of           |              |
|         |              |              | organization |              |
|         |              |              | or           |              |
|         |              |              | discip       |              |
|         |              |              | line-related |              |
|         |              |              | systems,     |              |
|         |              |              | processes    |              |
|         |              |              | and events.  |              |
+---------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+
| **      | Demonstrates | Routinely    | Demonstrates | Demonstrates |
| Sharing | willingness  | contributes  | c            | ability to   |
| Know    | to           | organization | omprehensive | serve as an  |
| ledge** | contribute   | or           | knowledge of | Agency and   |
|         | organization | discip       | and          | i            |
|         | or           | line-related | contributes  | ndustry-wide |
|         | discip       | knowledge    | to resources | resource and |
|         | line-related | and          | available in | has built a  |
|         | knowledge    | information  | the related  | network to   |
|         | and          | to the       | community    | facilitate   |
|         | information  | related      | including    | the          |
|         | to the       | community.   | NASA, DOD,   | acquisition  |
|         | related      |              | u            | of other     |
|         | community.   |              | niversities, | resources    |
|         |              |              | and          | and          |
|         |              |              | industry.    | information. |
|         |              |              |              |              |
|         |              |              | Demonstrates |              |
|         |              |              | willingness  |              |
|         |              |              | to and       |              |
|         |              |              | performs as  |              |
|         |              |              | a mentor or  |              |
|         |              |              | coach to     |              |
|         |              |              | other        |              |
|         |              |              | personnel.   |              |
+---------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+
| **S     | Demonstrates | Demonstrates | Demonstrates | Demonstrates |
| afety** | awareness of | knowledge of | c            | ability to   |
|         | safety       | and applies  | omprehensive | develop      |
|         | procedures   | safety       | knowledge of | and/or       |
|         | and related  | procedures   | and          | modify       |
|         | best         | and related  | incorporates | safety       |
|         | practices    | best         | safety       | procedures   |
|         | for          | practices to | procedures   | and          |
|         | applicable   | related      | and          | requirements |
|         | work.        | work.        | requirements | for related  |
|         |              |              | to related   | work and     |
|         |              |              | work and     | o            |
|         |              |              | o            | rganization. |
|         |              |              | rganization. |              |
+---------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+
| **      | Maintains    | Maintains    | Maintains    |              |
| CENTER, | awareness of | working      | c            |              |
| NASA    | applicable   | knowledge of | omprehensive |              |
| and     | CENTER,      | applicable   | knowledge of |              |
| I       | NASA,        | CENTER,      | applicable   |              |
| ndustry | aerospace    | NASA,        | CENTER,      |              |
| Trends  | and/or       | aerospace    | NASA,        |              |
| St      | industry     | and/or       | aerospace    |              |
| andards | standards    | industry     | and/or       |              |
| and     | and          | trends,      | industry     |              |
| Reso    | policies.    | standards    | trends,      |              |
| urces** |              | and          | standards    |              |
|         |              | policies.    | and          |              |
|         |              |              | policies.    |              |
+---------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+
| **      | Demonstrates | Demonstrates | Demonstrates | Routinely    |
| Problem | ability to   | ability to   | ability to   | provides     |
| So      | identify     | solve simple | develop or   | design       |
| lving** | work-related | work-related | change       | concepts,    |
|         | problems.    | problems.    | procedur     | risk         |
|         |              |              | es/processes | management,  |
|         |              |              | to resolve   | trou         |
|         |              |              | and/or       | ble-shooting |
|         |              |              | prevent      | and          |
|         |              |              | difficult    | trade-off    |
|         |              |              | technical    | analysis.    |
|         |              |              | issues.      |              |
+---------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+

-   The table below provides some additional guidelines that can be used
    for selected competencies, which may be more applicable to certain
    positions than others (such as engineering, quality safety and
    assurance, etc.) . It is left to the discretion of the employee and
    supervisor to determine which items may apply to their work
    situation.

+---------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+
| **Kn    | **Tier 1**   | **Tier 2**   | **Tier 3**   | **Tier 4**   |
| owledge |              |              |              |              |
| Measur  |              |              |              |              |
| ement** |              |              |              |              |
+---------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+
| **S     | Demonstrates | Demonstrates | Demonstrates | Demonstrates |
| afety** | awareness of | knowledge of | c            | ability to   |
|         | safety       | and applies  | omprehensive | develop      |
|         | procedures   | safety       | knowledge of | and/or       |
|         | and related  | procedures   | and          | modify       |
|         | best         | and related  | incorporates | safety       |
|         | practices    | best         | safety       | procedures   |
|         | for          | practices to | procedures   | and          |
|         | applicable   | related      | and          | requirements |
|         | work.        | work.        | requirements | for related  |
|         |              |              | to related   | work and     |
|         |              |              | work and     | o            |
|         |              |              | o            | rganization. |
|         |              |              | rganization. |              |
+---------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+
| **Ge    | Demonstrates | Maintains    | Demonstrates | Demonstrates |
| neral** | ability to   | the ability  | ability to   | technical    |
|         | follow       | to specify   | design       | expertise to |
| **Kn    | prescribed   | critical     | experiments  | represent    |
| owledge | procedures   | requirements | or tests.    | the Center   |
| and**   | and          | for          |              | on           |
|         | implement    | experiments  | Develops an  | Agency-wide, |
| **      | plans.       | and          | area of      | industry and |
| Capabil |              | cha          | scientific   | academic     |
| ities** | Can          | racteristics | or           | working      |
|         | effectively  | for related  | engineering  | groups,      |
|         | write        | systems.     | expertise.   | boards and   |
|         | procedures   |              |              | panels.      |
|         | for simple   | Demonstrates | Demonstrates |              |
|         | systems.     | ability to   | capability   |              |
|         |              | coordinate   | to           |              |
|         | Demonstrates | and test     | effectively  |              |
|         | ability to   | within a     | contribute   |              |
|         | effectively  | single       | technical    |              |
|         | write basic  | discipline.  | inputs to    |              |
|         | requirements |              | complex      |              |
|         | for simple   | Demonstrates | forums such  |              |
|         | design,      | depth of     | as design    |              |
|         | test,        | knowledge    | reviews,     |              |
|         | operational  | for one or   | SEBs,        |              |
|         | and          | more         | program      |              |
|         | maintenance  | specific     | reviews and  |              |
|         | procedures.  | area(s) of   | proposals.   |              |
|         |              | sp           |              |              |
|         | Demonstrates | ecialization | Has          |              |
|         | knowledge of | or           | effectively  |              |
|         | basic        | sub-systems. | performed as |              |
|         | design,      |              | the primary  |              |
|         | test,        | Has          | technical    |              |
|         | operations   | participated | interface    |              |
|         | and          | in           | for          |              |
|         | maintenance  | discussions  | customers    |              |
|         | standards    | of technical | external to  |              |
|         | and          | issues       | the Center.  |              |
|         | r            | related to   |              |              |
|         | equirements. | designs      | Demonstrates |              |
|         |              | during       | skill in     |              |
|         | Demonstrates | design       | overcoming   |              |
|         | ability to   | reviews.     | material and |              |
|         | coordinate   |              | system       |              |
|         | requirements | Demonstrates | issues in    |              |
|         | definition   | proficiency  | complex      |              |
|         | for small    | in reviewing | systems.     |              |
|         | projects.    | and          |              |              |
|         |              | providing    | Demonstrates |              |
|         | Attends      | insight into | thorough     |              |
|         | preliminary  | r            | knowledge of |              |
|         | and critical | equirements, | at least one |              |
|         | design       | standards    | complete     |              |
|         | reviews.     | and related  | system,      |              |
|         |              | documents    | including    |              |
|         |              | for          | related      |              |
|         |              | research,    | inst         |              |
|         |              | design or    | rumentation, |              |
|         |              | process      | controls,    |              |
|         |              | forums such  | data         |              |
|         |              | as SBIR,     | acquisition  |              |
|         |              | design       | and          |              |
|         |              | reviews,     | mechanisms.  |              |
|         |              | etc.         |              |              |
|         |              |              | Demonstrates |              |
|         |              | Demonstrates | ability to   |              |
|         |              | the ability  | perform      |              |
|         |              | to integrate | verification |              |
|         |              | customer     | planning and |              |
|         |              | requirements | oversight of |              |
|         |              | with         | integration  |              |
|         |              | situational  | and test at  |              |
|         |              | constraints  | the          |              |
|         |              | and          | s            |              |
|         |              | interfaces.  | ystem-level. |              |
|         |              |              |              |              |
|         |              | Has          | Demonstrates |              |
|         |              | effectively  | ability to   |              |
|         |              | performed as | integrate    |              |
|         |              | an engineer  | systems,     |              |
|         |              | or designer  | including    |              |
|         |              | on a         | related      |              |
|         |              | multi-       | system       |              |
|         |              | disciplinary | requirements |              |
|         |              | project      | and          |              |
|         |              | team.        | interfaces.  |              |
|         |              |              |              |              |
|         |              | Has          | Demonstrates |              |
|         |              | successfully | the ability  |              |
|         |              | participated | to review    |              |
|         |              | on a         | and assess   |              |
|         |              | cross-or     | complex      |              |
|         |              | ganizational | technical    |              |
|         |              | design,      | documents    |              |
|         |              | development, | for their    |              |
|         |              | or           | impact on    |              |
|         |              | m            | work.        |              |
|         |              | anufacturing |              |              |
|         |              | team.        |              |              |
|         |              |              |              |              |
|         |              | Demonstrates |              |              |
|         |              | ability to   |              |              |
|         |              | identify     |              |              |
|         |              | deficiencies |              |              |
|         |              | in           |              |              |
|         |              | operational  |              |              |
|         |              | processes    |              |              |
|         |              | and tools    |              |              |
|         |              | and propose  |              |              |
|         |              | co           |              |              |
|         |              | st-effective |              |              |
|         |              | solutions.   |              |              |
|         |              |              |              |              |
|         |              | Demonstrates |              |              |
|         |              | the ability  |              |              |
|         |              | to perform   |              |              |
|         |              | verification |              |              |
|         |              | planning and |              |              |
|         |              | oversight of |              |              |
|         |              | integration  |              |              |
|         |              | and test at  |              |              |
|         |              | the          |              |              |
|         |              | sub-system   |              |              |
|         |              | level.       |              |              |
+---------+--------------+--------------+--------------+--------------+

# Appendix C: Revision 5 Change Overview {#appendix-c-revision-5-change-overview .unnumbered}

> **NEW LEVEL 1 COMPTENCIES**

  ------------- ------------ ------------------------------------------------
  **Change#**   **CompID**   **Competency Title**

  16            149          Mishap Investigation

  53            150          Workplace Safety

  56            151          Emergency Management

  64            152          Institutional Aircraft Operations

  144           153          Technical Management

  145           154          Configuration Management

  150           155          Space Environments Science and Engineering

  153           156          Bioethics

  204           157          International Program Development

  206           158          Diversity Management

  255           159          Wireless Communications and Telemetry

  296           160          Metrology and Calibration Competency

  305           161          Data Systems and Technology

  348           162          Integrated Logistics Support

  375           163          Planetary Atmospheres

  377           164          Climate Change and Variability

  384           165          Para-Professional Business Operations

  413           166          Imaging Analysis

  418           167          Master Planning

  419           168          Research, Development or Flight Facility
                             Planning

  423           169          Policy Management

  431           170          Executive Management

  432           171          Technical Work & Team Management

  433           172          Business Work & Team Management

  434           173          Project Work & Team Management
  ------------- ------------ ------------------------------------------------

#   {#section-2 .unnumbered}

> **MODIFIED LEVEL 1 COMPTENCIES**

  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Change#**   **CompID**   **Competency Title**
  ------------- ------------ ------------------------------------------------
  209           5            Payload Integration

  244           7            Systems Engineering

  243           8            Design and Development Engineering

  237           12           Electromagnetics

  246           19           Flight and Ground Data Systems

  239           21           Avionics

  149           23           Terrestrial and Planetary Environments Science
                             and Engineering

  44            27           Safety Engineering and Assurance

  51            29           Quality Engineering & Assurance

  420           34           Biomedical Research

  164           36           Aerospace Medicine

  18            40           Fundamental Human Factors Research

  66            43           Fluid Physics

  376           44           Earth Atmosphere

  187           52           Astronomy and Astrophysics

  256           60           Communication Networks & Engineering

  67            65           Advanced Materials and Processing Science

  210           66           Materials Science and Engineering

  259           68           Propulsion Systems & Testing

  126           73           Rocket Propulsion

  250           85           Intelligent/Adaptive Systems

  76            95           Remote Sensing Technologies

  435           101          Aerodynamics

  274           104          Thermal Systems

  245           106          Fluid Systems

  414           112          Facilities Engineering and Management

  436           113          Business Management

  383           115          Professional Administrative Operations

  184           116          Partnership & Business Development

  357           118          Financial Management

  358           120          Internal Control / Audit

  356           121          Cost Estimation and Analysis

  426           124          Acquistion and Contract Management

  215           126          Security & Program Protection

  400           128          Human Capital Management

  205           129          Equal Opportunity Management

  157           130          Occupational and Environmental Health

  369           133          Institutional Environmental Engineering &
                             Management

  120           138          Nuclear Engineering/Propulsion

  4             140          NASA Leadership Competency
  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

#   {#section-3 .unnumbered}

> **DELETED LEVEL 1 COMPTENCIES**

  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Change#**   **CompID**   **Competency Title**
  ------------- ------------ ------------------------------------------------
  75            99           Applied Aerodynamics

  193           132          Research Facilities Planning

  10            141          Personal Communication

  11            142          Relationship Management

  190           145          Institutional Facilities Planning

  189           146          Institutional Facilities Operations

  192           148          Research Facilities Operations
  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

#  {#section-4 .unnumbered}

#  {#section-5 .unnumbered}

> **NEW LEVEL 2 COMPTENCIES**

#  {#section-6 .unnumbered}

  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Change#**   **CompID**   **Parent Level 1       **Level 2 Competency Title**
                             Competency**           
  ------------- ------------ ---------------------- --------------------------------------
  5             1001         NASA Leadership        Employee & Team Leadership
                             Competency             

  6             1002                                Knowledge & Communication Management

  7             1003                                Work Performance Leadership

  9             1004                                International Relations

  19            1005         Fundamental Human      Biomechanics and Ergonomics
                             Factors Research       Fundamental Research

  20            1006                                Habitability and Environmental
                                                    Psychology Fundamental Research

  21            1007                                Perception and Psychophysics
                                                    Fundamental Research

  22            1008                                Psychophysiology Fundamental Research

  23            1009                                Fatigue, Alertness, Circadian Rhythms
                                                    Fundamental Research

  24            1010                                Cognitive Science Fundamental Research

  25            1011                                Communication and Knowledge Management
                                                    Fundamental Research

  26            1012                                Decision Making and Risk Management
                                                    Fundamental Research

  27            1013                                Organizational Science Fundamental
                                                    Research

  28            1014                                Human-Machine Interaction Fundamental
                                                    Research

  29            1015                                Manual Control Fundamental Research

  30            1016                                Supervisory Control Fundamental
                                                    Research

  31            1017                                Training and Adaptation Fundamental
                                                    Research

  32            1018                                Human Performance Fundamental Research

  34            1019         Human Factors          Biomechanical Engineering, Technology,
                             Engineering            Standards

  35            1020                                Ergonomics Engineering, Technology,
                                                    and Standards

  36            1021                                Space Human Factors Engineering,
                                                    Technology, and Standards

  37            1022                                Habitability Engineering, Technology,
                                                    and Standards

  38            1023                                Perceptual Technologies and Standards

  39            1024                                Cognitive Technologies

  40            1025                                Human-Automation System Design

  41            1026                                Training Technologies

  42            1027                                Human Reliability and Human Error
                                                    Analysis

  85            1028         Design and Development Structural Design and Development
                             Engineering            Engineering

  86            1029                                Electrical Design and Development
                                                    Engineering

  87            1030                                Propulsion Design and Development
                                                    Engineering

  88            1031                                Test Fixtures and GSE Design and
                                                    Development Engineering

  89            1032         Integration            Structural Integration Engineering
                             Engineering            

  90            1033                                Materials Integration Engineering

  91            1034                                Systems Integration Engineering

  92            1035                                Electrical Integration Engineering

  93            1036                                Propulsion Integration Engineering

  94            1037         Test Engineering       Structural Test Engineering

  95            1038                                Materials Test Engineering

  96            1039                                Thermal Test Engineering

  97            1040                                Electrical Test Engineering

  98            1041                                Propulsion Test Engineering

  103           1042         Electrical and         Instrumentation Systems
                             Electronic Systems     

  104           1043                                EEE Parts

  105           1044                                Parts & Packaging

  106           1045                                Electrical Circuits Engineering

                                                    

  109           1046         Control Systems,       Spacecraft & Stabilization Control
                             Guidance & Navigation  Design and Analysis

  110           1047                                Vehicle Control Design and Analysis

  111           1048                                Guidance Design and Analysis

  114           1049                                Navigation System Design and Analysis

  117           1050         Advanced In-Space      Electric Propulsion
                             Propulsion             

  118           1051                                Propellantless Prop

  119           1052                                Advanced Chemical & Thermal Prop

  127           1053         Rocket Propulsion      Turbomachinery Design and Analysis

  128           1054                                Combustion Devices Design and Analysis

  129           1055                                Valves, Lines & Ducts

  135           1056                                Propellant Management Systems Design
                                                    and Analysis

  136           1057                                Spacecraft and Auxiliary Propulsion
                                                    System Design and Analysis

  137           1058                                Analytical and computational Fluid
                                                    Mechanics

  138           1059                                Dynamic Data Analysis

  140           1060         Materials Science and  Metallurgy
                             Engineering            

  141           1061                                Non-metallics

  142           1062                                Failure Analysis

  143           1063                                Contamination Control

  154           1064         Bioethics              Biomedical and Research Clinical
                                                    Ethics (BRCE)

  155           1065                                Research Subject Protection Regulation
                                                    (RSPR)

  158           1066         Occupational and       Occupational Medicine
                             Environmental Health   

  159           1067                                Industrial Hygiene

  160           1068                                Health Physics

  161           1069                                Employee Assistance

  165           1070         Aerospace Medicine     Medical Practice

  166           1071                                Behavioral Health

  216           1072         Security & Program     Physical Security
                             Protection             

  217           1073                                Counterintelligence/Counterterrorism
                                                    Analysis, Investigation and Liaison

  218           1074                                Information Security

  219           1075                                National Security Systems

  220           1076                                Personnel Security

  221           1077                                Industrial Security

  306           1078         Business IT Systems    Information Resources Planning and
                                                    Evaluation

  308           1079                                IT Architecture

  330           1081                                Information Systems Security

  329           1080         Data Systems and       Database Management Systems
                             Technology             

  411           1099                                Large Scale Data Systems

  412           1100                                Data Visualization

  349           1082         Legal                  Paralegal

  350           1083                                Intellectual Property Law

  351           1084                                General Law

  352           1085                                Contracts Law

  353           1086                                Personnel/EEO Law

  354           1087                                Environmental Law

  370           1088         Institutional          Institutional Environmental
                             Environmental          Planning/NEPA
                             Engineering &          
                             Management             

  372           1089                                Institutional Environmental
                                                    Remediation

                                                    

  415           1090         Facilities Engineering Facility Civil Engineering
                             and Management         

  416           1091                                Facility Mechanical Engineering

  417           1092                                Facility Electrical Engineering

  427           1093                                Acquisition Planning

  428           1094                                Contract Formation

  429           1095                                Contract Management and Performance
                                                    Assesment

  437           1096                                Construction Management

  438           1097                                Real Property Management

  439           1098                                Facilities Operations and Maintenance
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

#  INDEX {#index .unnumbered}

A

Acoustics 28

Acquisition and Contract Management 15

Acquisition Planning 15

Advanced Analysis and Design Method Development 48

Advanced Chemical & Thermal Prop 39

Advanced Experimentation and Testing Technologies 48

Advanced In-Space Propulsion 39

Advanced Materials and Processing Science 44

Advanced Measurement, Diagnostics, and Instrumentation 48

Advanced Mission Analysis 27

Advanced Technical Training Design 49

Aerodynamics 28

Aeroelasticity 29

Aerospace Medicine 29

Aerospace Systems Concept Development & Technology Assessment 28

Aerothermodynamics 29

Air Traffic Systems 29

Airbreathing Propulsion 39

Analytical and computational Fluid Mechanics 42

Analytical and Computational Structural Methods 44

Astrobiology 54

Astromaterials, Collections, Curation & Analysis 54

Astronomy & Astrophysics 55

Avionics 36

B

Behavioral Health 30

Bioengineering 30

Bioethics 58

Biology and Biogeochemistry of Ecosystems 56

Biomechanical Engineering, Technology, Standards 33

Biomechanics and Ergonomics Fundamental 31

Biomedical and Research Clinical Ethics 58

Biomedical Engineering 30

Biomedical Research 58

Biomimetics 30

Budgeting Management 15

Business IT Systems 12

Business Management 13

Business Work & Team Management 52

C

Cell & Molecular Biology 58

Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering 33

Climate Change and Variability 57

Cognitive Science Fundamental Research 32

Cognitive Technologies 33

Combustion Devices Design and Analysis 41

Combustion Science 40

Commercial Technology 13

Communication and Knowledge Management Fundamental Research 32

Communication Networks & Engineering 36

Computer Systems and Engineering 34

Configuration Management 52

Construction Management 21

Contamination Control 45

Contract Formation 16

Contract Management and Performance Assesment 16

Contracts Law 14

Control Systems, Guidance & Navigation 37

Cost Estimation Analysis 16

Counterintelligence/Counterterrorism Analysis, Investigation and Liaison
18

Crew Systems and Aviation Operations 30

Cryogenics Engineering 47

D

Data Systems and Technology 34

Data Visualization 34

Database Management Systems 34

Decision Making and Risk Management Fundamental Research 32

Design and Development Engineering 23

Detector Systems 42

Developmental Biology 58

Diversity Management 22

Dynamic Data Analysis 42

E

Earth Atmosphere 55

Earth Science Applications Research 56

Earth System Modeling 56

Education Programs and Technologies 13

EEE Parts 36

Electric Propulsion 39

Electrical and Electronic Systems 36

Electrical Circuits Engineering 37

Electrical Design and Development Engineering 23

Electrical Integration Engineering 25

Electrical Test Engineering 27

Electromagnetics 43

Electro-Mechanical Systems 36

Electron Device Technology 42

Emergency Management 19

Employee & Team Leadership 53

Employee Assistance 20

Engineering and Science Support 24

Environmental Control and Life Support Systems 31

Environmental Law 14

Equal Opportunity Management 22

Ergonomics Engineering, Technology, and Standards 33

Executive Management 52

Export Control 13

Extravehicular Activity Systems 30

F

Facilities Engineering and Management 20

Facilities Operations and Maintenance 21

Facility Civil Engineering 20

Facility Electrical Engineering 21

Facility Mechanical Engineering 20

Failure Analysis 45

Fatigue, Alertness, Circadian Rhythms Fundamental Research 32

Financial Management 16

Fire Protection Engineering 17

Flight and Ground Data Systems 37

Flight Dynamics 29

Fluid Physics 47

Fluid Systems 47

Fundamental Human Factors Research 31

Fundamental Physics 57

G

General Law 14

Geophysical/Geologic Science 56

Geospatial Science and Technologies 56

Governmental Affairs 13

Guidance Design and Analysis 38

H

Habitability and Environmental Factors 31

Habitability and Environmental Psychology Fundamental Research 31

Habitability Engineering, Technology, and Standards 33

Health Physics 20

Human Capital Management 22

Human Factors Engineering 32

Human Performance Fundamental Research 32

Human Reliability and Human Error Analysis 33

Human-Automation System Design 33

Human-Machine Interaction Fundamental Research 32

Hydrological Science 57

Hypergolic Systems 40

Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion 40

I

Icing Physics 57

Imaging Analysis 35

Industrial Hygiene 20

Industrial Security 19

Information Resources Planning and Evaluation 12

Information Security 18

Information Systems Security 12

Inspection, Investigation and Compliance 13

Institutional Aircraft Operations 21

Institutional Environmental Engineering & Management 17

Institutional Environmental Planning/NEPA 17

Institutional Environmental Remediation 17

Institutional Logistics, Supply and Transportation 18

Instrumentation Systems 36

Integrated Logistics Support 50

Integration Engineering 24

Intellectual Property Law 14

Intelligent/Adaptive Systems 34

Internal Control / Audit 16

International Program Development 15

International Relations 54

IT Architecture 12

K

Knowledge & Communication Management 54

L

Large Scale Data Systems 34

Laser Technology 43

Legal 14

M

Manual Control Fundamental Research 32

Manufacturing Engineering 25

Master Planning 17

Materials Integration Engineering 25

Materials Science and Engineering 44

Materials Test Engineering 27

Mathematical Modeling & Analysis 48

Mechanical Systems 46

Mechanics and Durability 46

Medical Practice 30

Metallurgy 44

Metrology and Calibration Competency 38

Micro-Electromechanical Systems 38

Microwave Systems 43

Mission Analysis and Planning 28

Mission Assurance 49

Mission Execution 49

Mission Flight Design 28

N

Nanoscience 57

Nanotechnology 48

NASA Leadership Competency 53

National Security Systems 18

Navigation System Design and Analysis 38

Network Systems and Technology 35

Neural Networks & Systems 35

Neurobiology 58

Non-destructive Evaluation Sciences 46

Non-metallics 45

Nuclear Engineering 40

O

Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety 19

Occupational Medicine 19

Oceanographic Science 57

Optical Systems 43

Organizational Science Fundamental Research 32

P

Paralegal 14

Para-Professional Business Operations 23

Partnership & Business Development 12

Parts & Packaging 37

Payload Integration 49

Perception and Psychophysics Fundamental Research 31

Perceptual Technologies and Standards 33

Personnel Security 18

Personnel/EEO Law 14

Physical Security 18

Planetary Atmospheres 55

Planetary Science 55

Policy Management 15

Power - Energy Storage 40

Power Generation - Photovoltaics 40

Power Generation - Thermal Systems 41

Power Systems 41

Process Engineering 26

Professional Administrative Operations 23

Program/Project Analysis 50

Program/Project Management 53

Project Work & Team Management 53

Propellant Management Systems Design and Analysis 41

Propellantless Propulsion 39

Propulsion Design and Development Engineering 24

Propulsion Integration Engineering 25

Propulsion Systems & Testing 40

Propulsion Test Engineering 27

Psychophysiology Fundamental Research 31

Public Communications & Outreach 14

Pyrotechnics 33

Q

Quality Engineering & Assurance 50

R

Real Property Management 21

Reliability & Maintainability Engineering & Assurance 51

Remote Sensing Technologies 43

Research Subject Protection Regulation 58

Research, Development or Flight Facility Planning 21

Risk Management 51

Robotics 35

Rocket Propulsion 41

S

Safety Engineering and Assurance 51

Security & Program Protection 18

Sensors & Data Acquisition - Aeronautics 42

Simulation/Flight Research Systems 29

Software Assurance Engineering 51

Software Engineering 35

Space Environments Science and Engineering 49

Space Human Factors Engineering, Technology, and Standards 33

Space Physics 55

Spacecraft & Stabilization Control Design and Analysis 37

Spacecraft and Auxiliary Propulsion System Design and Analysis 42

Structural Design and Development Engineering 23

Structural Dynamics 46

Structural Integration Engineering 24

Structural Systems 46

Structural Test Engineering 26

Supervisory Control Fundamental Research 32

Systems Engineering 26

Systems Integration Engineering 25

T

Technical Management 50

Technical Work & Team Management 53

Terrestrial & Space Environmental Science and Engineering 56

Test Engineering 26

Test Fixtures and GSE Design and Development Engineering 24

Thermal Structures 47

Thermal Systems 47

Thermal Test Engineering 27

Training and Adaptation Fundamental Research 32

Training Technologies 33

Turbomachinery Design and Analysis 41

V

Valves, Lines & Ducts 41

Vehicle Control Design and Analysis 38

W

Weather Observation and Forecasting 49

Wireless Communications and Telemetry 39

Work Performance Leadership 54

Workplace Safety 22