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NASA Workforce Competencies

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This facet is derived from the NASA Workforce Competency Dictionary, revision 6a, published April 17, 2006.

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NT1 ↓ Business Knowledge Domain ►▼
- NT2 ↓ Business Operations Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Business IT Systems ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Information Resources Planning and Evaluation
    - NT4 ↓ Information Systems Security
    - NT4 ↓ IT Architecture
  - NT3 ↓ Business Management
  - NT3 ↓ Commercial Technology
  - NT3 ↓ Education Programs and Technologies
  - NT3 ↓ Export Control
  - NT3 ↓ Governmental Affairs
  - NT3 ↓ Inspection, Investigation and Compliance
  - NT3 ↓ International Program Development
  - NT3 ↓ Legal Application Practice ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Commercial Law
    - NT4 ↓ Contracts Law
    - NT4 ↓ Environmental/Real Property Law
    - NT4 ↓ General Law
    - NT4 ↓ Intellectual Property Law
    - NT4 ↓ International Law
    - NT4 ↓ Personnel/EEO Law
  - NT3 ↓ Legal Assistance ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Paralegal
    - NT4 ↓ Patent Agent
  - NT3 ↓ Partnership & Business Development
  - NT3 ↓ Policy Management
  - NT3 ↓ Public Communications & Outreach
- NT2 ↓ Financial Operations Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Acquisition and Contract Management ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Acquisition Planning
    - NT4 ↓ Contract Formation
    - NT4 ↓ Contract Management and Performance Assessment
  - NT3 ↓ Budgeting Management
  - NT3 ↓ Cost Estimation and Analysis
  - NT3 ↓ Financial Management
  - NT3 ↓ Internal Control / Audit
- NT2 ↓ Institutional Operations & Support Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Emergency Management
  - NT3 ↓ Facilities Engineering and Management ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Construction Management
    - NT4 ↓ Facilities Operations and Maintenance
    - NT4 ↓ Facility Civil Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Facility Electrical Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Facility Mechanical Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Real Property Management
  - NT3 ↓ Fire Protection Engineering
  - NT3 ↓ Institutional Aircraft Operations
  - NT3 ↓ Institutional Environmental Engineering & Management ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Institutional Environmental Planning/NEPA
    - NT4 ↓ Institutional Environmental Remediation
  - NT3 ↓ Institutional Logistics, Supply and Transportation
  - NT3 ↓ Master Planning
  - NT3 ↓ Occupational and Environmental Health ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Employee Assistance
    - NT4 ↓ Health Physics
    - NT4 ↓ Industrial Hygiene
    - NT4 ↓ Occupational Medicine
  - NT3 ↓ Research, Development or Flight Facility Planning
  - NT3 ↓ Security & Program Protection ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Counterintelligence/Counterterrorism Analysis, Investigation and Liaison(SECOUNTER) [1073]
    - NT4 ↓ Industrial Security
    - NT4 ↓ Information Security
    - NT4 ↓ National Security Systems
    - NT4 ↓ Personnel Security
    - NT4 ↓ Physical Security
  - NT3 ↓ Workplace Safety
- NT2 ↓ Workforce Operations & Support Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Diversity Management
  - NT3 ↓ Equal Opportunity Management
  - NT3 ↓ Human Capital Management ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Classification
    - NT4 ↓ Compensation
    - NT4 ↓ Employee Benefits
    - NT4 ↓ Employee Development
    - NT4 ↓ Employee Relations
    - NT4 ↓ Labor Relations
    - NT4 ↓ Performance Management
    - NT4 ↓ Recruitment/Placement
    - NT4 ↓ Workforce Planning
  - NT3 ↓ Para-Professional Business Operations
  - NT3 ↓ Professional Administrative Operations
  - NT3 ↓ Student Trainee ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Clerical Student Trainee
    - NT4 ↓ Professional Administrative Student Trainee
    - NT4 ↓ Technical Student Trainee
NT1 ↓ Engineering & Technology Knowledge Domain ►▼
- NT2 ↓ Aeronautics Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Acoustics
  - NT3 ↓ Aerodynamics
  - NT3 ↓ Aeroelasticity
  - NT3 ↓ Aerothermodynamics
  - NT3 ↓ Air Traffic Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Flight Dynamics
  - NT3 ↓ Simulation/Flight Research Systems
- NT2 ↓ Chemical Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering
  - NT3 ↓ Pyrotechnics
- NT2 ↓ Computer Science & Information Technology Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Computer Systems and Engineering
  - NT3 ↓ Data Systems and Technology ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Data Visualization
    - NT4 ↓ Database Management Systems
    - NT4 ↓ Large Scale Data Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Imaging Analysis
  - NT3 ↓ Intelligent/Adaptive Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Network Systems and Technology
  - NT3 ↓ Neural Networks & Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Robotics
  - NT3 ↓ Software Engineering
- NT2 ↓ Electrical & Electronic Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Avionics
  - NT3 ↓ Communication Networks & Engineering
  - NT3 ↓ Control Systems, Guidance & Navigation ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Control Components
    - NT4 ↓ Control Electronics
    - NT4 ↓ Guidance Design and Analysis
    - NT4 ↓ Navigation System Design and Analysis
    - NT4 ↓ Spacecraft & Stabilization Control Design and Analysis
    - NT4 ↓ Vehicle Control Design and Analysis
  - NT3 ↓ Electrical and Electronic Systems ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ EEE Parts
    - NT4 ↓ Electrical Circuits Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Instrumentation Systems
    - NT4 ↓ Parts & Packaging
  - NT3 ↓ Electro-Mechanical Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Electromagnetics
  - NT3 ↓ Flight and Ground Data Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Metrology and Calibration Competency
  - NT3 ↓ Micro-Electromechanical Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Wireless Communications and Telemetry
- NT2 ↓ Engineering of Systems Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Design and Development Engineering ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Electrical Design and Development Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Propulsion Design and Development Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Structural Design and Development Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Test Fixtures and GSE Design and Development Engineering
  - NT3 ↓ Engineering and Science Support
  - NT3 ↓ Integration Engineering ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Electrical Integration Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Materials Integration Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Propulsion Integration Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Structural Integration Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Systems Integration Engineering
  - NT3 ↓ Manufacturing Engineering
  - NT3 ↓ Process Engineering
  - NT3 ↓ Systems Engineering
  - NT3 ↓ Test Engineering ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Electrical Test Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Materials Test Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Propulsion Test Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Structural Test Engineering
    - NT4 ↓ Thermal Test Engineering
- NT2 ↓ Human and Biological Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Aerospace Medicine ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Behavioral Health
    - NT4 ↓ Medical Practice
  - NT3 ↓ Bioengineering
  - NT3 ↓ Biomedical Engineering
  - NT3 ↓ Biomimetics
  - NT3 ↓ Crew Systems and Aviation Operations
  - NT3 ↓ Environmental Control and Life Support Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Environmental Factors
  - NT3 ↓ Extravehicular Activity Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Fundamental Human Factors Research ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Biomechanics and Ergonomics Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Cognitive Science Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Communication and Knowledge Management Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Decision Making and Risk Management Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Fatigue, Alertness, Circadian Rhythms Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Habitability and Environmental Psychology Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Human Performance Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Human-Machine Interaction Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Manual Control Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Organizational Science Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Perception and Psychophysics Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Psychophysiology Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Supervisory Control Fundamental Research
    - NT4 ↓ Training and Adaptation Fundamental Research
  - NT3 ↓ Human Factors Engineering ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Biomechanical Engineering, Technology, Standards
    - NT4 ↓ Cognitive Technologies
    - NT4 ↓ Ergonomics Engineering, Technology, and Standards
    - NT4 ↓ Habitability Engineering, Technology, and Standards
    - NT4 ↓ Human Reliability and Human Error Analysis
    - NT4 ↓ Human-Automation System Design
    - NT4 ↓ Perceptual Technologies and Standards
    - NT4 ↓ Space Human Factors Engineering, Technology, and Standards
    - NT4 ↓ Training Technologies
- NT2 ↓ Multi-disciplinary R&D Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Advanced Analysis and Design Method Development
  - NT3 ↓ Advanced Experimentation and Testing Technologies
  - NT3 ↓ Advanced Measurement, Diagnostics, and Instrumentation
  - NT3 ↓ Mathematical Modeling & Analysis
  - NT3 ↓ Nanotechnology
  - NT3 ↓ Space Environments Science and Engineering
  - NT3 ↓ Terrestrial & Planetary Environmental Science and Engineering
- NT2 ↓ Power & Propulsion Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Advanced In-Space Propulsion ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Advanced Chemical & Thermal Prop
    - NT4 ↓ Electric Propulsion
    - NT4 ↓ Propellantless Propulsion(APNOPROP) [1051]
  - NT3 ↓ Airbreathing Propulsion
  - NT3 ↓ Combustion Science
  - NT3 ↓ Hypergolic Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion
  - NT3 ↓ Nuclear Engineering /Propulsion
  - NT3 ↓ Power -Energy Storage
  - NT3 ↓ Power Generation -Photovoltaics
  - NT3 ↓ Power Generation -Thermal Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Power Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Propulsion Systems & Testing
  - NT3 ↓ Rocket Propulsion ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Analytical and computational Fluid Mechanics
    - NT4 ↓ Combustion Devices Design and Analysis
    - NT4 ↓ Dynamic Data Analysis
    - NT4 ↓ Liquid Engine Systems
    - NT4 ↓ Propellant Management Systems Design and Analysis
    - NT4 ↓ Solid & Hybrid Motor Systems
    - NT4 ↓ Spacecraft and Auxiliary Propulsion System Design and Analysis
    - NT4 ↓ Turbomachinery Design and Analysis
    - NT4 ↓ Valves, Lines & Ducts
- NT2 ↓ Sensor Systems Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Detector Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Electron Device Technology
  - NT3 ↓ Laser Technology
  - NT3 ↓ Microwave Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Optical Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Remote Sensing Technologies
  - NT3 ↓ Sensors & Data Acquisition
- NT2 ↓ Structures, Materials & Mechanics Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Analytical and Computational Structural Methods
  - NT3 ↓ Materials Science and Engineering ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Contamination Control
    - NT4 ↓ Failure Analysis
    - NT4 ↓ Metallurgy
    - NT4 ↓ Non-metallics
  - NT3 ↓ Mechanical Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Mechanics and Durability
  - NT3 ↓ Non-destructive Evaluation Sciences
  - NT3 ↓ Structural Dynamics
  - NT3 ↓ Structural Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Thermal Structures
- NT2 ↓ Systems Analysis & Mission Planning Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Advanced Mission Analysis
  - NT3 ↓ Aerospace Systems Concept Development & Technology Assessment
  - NT3 ↓ Mission Analysis and Planning
  - NT3 ↓ Mission Flight Design
  - NT3 ↓ Simulation Systems
- NT2 ↓ Thermal/Fluid Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Cryogenics Engineering
  - NT3 ↓ Fluid Systems
  - NT3 ↓ Thermal Systems
NT1 ↓ Leadership & Management Knowledge Domain ►▼
- NT2 ↓ Management Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Business Work & Team Management
  - NT3 ↓ Executive Management
  - NT3 ↓ Project Work & Team Management
  - NT3 ↓ Technical Work & Team Management
- NT2 ↓ Professional Development Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ NASA Leadership Competency ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Employee & Team Leadership
    - NT4 ↓ International Relations
    - NT4 ↓ Knowledge & Communication Management
    - NT4 ↓ Work Performance Leadership
  - NT3 ↓ Program/Project Management
NT1 ↓ Mission Operations Knowledge Domain ►▼
- NT2 ↓ Mission Operations Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Advanced Technical Training Design
  - NT3 ↓ Integrated Logistics Support
  - NT3 ↓ Mission Assurance
  - NT3 ↓ Mission Execution
  - NT3 ↓ Payload Integration
  - NT3 ↓ Program/Project Analysis
  - NT3 ↓ Technical Management
  - NT3 ↓ Weather Observation and Forecasting
- NT2 ↓ Quality/Safety/Performance Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Configuration Management
  - NT3 ↓ Mishap Investigation
  - NT3 ↓ Quality Engineering & Assurance
  - NT3 ↓ Reliability & Maintainability Engineering & Assurance
  - NT3 ↓ Risk Management
  - NT3 ↓ Safety Engineering and Assurance ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Precursor Analysis
    - NT4 ↓ Probabilistic Risk Assessment
    - NT4 ↓ System Safety
    - NT4 ↓ Trend Analysis
  - NT3 ↓ Software Assurance Engineering
NT1 ↓ Science Knowledge Domain ►▼
- NT2 ↓ Biological Sciences Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Bioethics ►▼
    - NT4 ↓ Biomedical and Research Clinical Ethics
    - NT4 ↓ Research Subject Protection Regulation
  - NT3 ↓ Biomedical Research
  - NT3 ↓ Cell & Molecular Biology
  - NT3 ↓ Developmental Biology
- NT2 ↓ Earth Sciences Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Biology and Biogeochemistry of Ecosystems
  - NT3 ↓ Climate Change and Variability
  - NT3 ↓ Earth Science Applications Research
  - NT3 ↓ Earth System Modeling
  - NT3 ↓ Geophysical/Geologic Science
  - NT3 ↓ Geospatial Science and Technologies
  - NT3 ↓ Hydrological Science
  - NT3 ↓ Oceanographic Science
- NT2 ↓ Physical Sciences Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Advanced Materials and Processing Science
  - NT3 ↓ Fluid Physics
  - NT3 ↓ Fundamental Physics
  - NT3 ↓ Icing Physics
  - NT3 ↓ Nanoscience
- NT2 ↓ Space Sciences Competency Suite ►▼
  - NT3 ↓ Astrobiology
  - NT3 ↓ Astromaterials, Collections, Curation & Analysis
  - NT3 ↓ Astronomy & Astrophysics
  - NT3 ↓ Earth Atmosphere
  - NT3 ↓ Planetary Atmospheres
  - NT3 ↓ Planetary Science
  - NT3 ↓ Space Physics

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20-Apr-2011

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