NASA LEADS  – Candidate Eligibility

  • 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