Environmental Planner

The Environmental Planner leads environmental planning and NEPA compliance for the NASA GSFC/WFF environmental program. The role prepares and reviews environmental review documentation, integrates planning into facility projects, and coordinates with NASA stakeholders and regulators to keep the agency in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. This is a senior technical position requiring deep NEPA experience and strong documentation and administrative-record discipline. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Prepare and review NEPA documentation — Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Categorical Exclusions, Environmental & Social Reviews (E&SR), and NEPA sufficiency reviews. Conduct environmental due diligence and impact analysis to support facility projects and real-property actions. Coordinate with NASA environmental staff, project teams, and federal/state/local regulators to integrate environmental planning into project schedules. Maintain environmental documentation and the administrative record, ensuring complete, defensible, and audit-ready files. Develop and maintain environmental planning procedures and work instructions aligned to NASA and regulatory requirements. Support the MOSI / MOSI E&SR service-request review process for proposed center activities. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations across all planning deliverables. Provide technical input and review for cross-program compliance activities (air, water, waste) where planning intersects with those media. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a closely related field. 10+ years of direct environmental planning experience. Demonstrated NEPA support experience (EA/EIS, E&SR, environmental review). Stakeholder coordination and project-planning integration experience. Experience ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Environmental documentation and administrative-record management experience. Environmental due-diligence and impact-analysis experience. Experience developing planning procedures and work instructions. Must be able to pass a background check and obtain badge access. Preferred Qualifications: Prior NASA GSFC/WFF or comparable federal-facility NEPA/planning experience. Experience with coastal/Wallops environmental sensitivities and stormwater/discharge planning. GIS proficiency (ArcGIS / ArcGIS Pro) to support spatial analysis and decision-support products. Familiarity with NASA systems and processes (MOSI E&SR, SATERN, IdMAX). About Us Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve. Benefits Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify. DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Recruiting for assistance [email protected]