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- To participate in the NASA LEADS pilot program, one must be:
- A NASA Civil Servant, serving on permanent or term appointment
- Graded at GS-13 and above or NEX-13 and above
- Classified under a science occupational series or part of a science organization
- At a GS-13 level for at least 2 years - candidates within 6 months of eligibility may apply but will be placed on a wait list
- Endorsed by your supervisor
- Supervisors and Non-Supervisors are both eligible
- Contractors and employees of FFRDCs, including JPL and APL, are not eligible for the pilot