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Jason Smith
I am a Navy veteran and was inspired to join public service to serve my country in a different way.
I believe that everyone has a role to play in making the world a better place, and I am grateful for the opportunity to use my skills and experience to help NASA achieve its mission of exploring and understanding the universe. I am the Web and Applications Services Manager for NASA's Mission Program Enabling Applications. I help scientists and engineers across NASA with their business applications, as well as the systems and tools they need to manage their products throughout their lifecycle. I also work closely with the Web Services office at Goddard Space Flight Center to support their web services initiatives, including efforts with the Agency and Science Mission Directorate Web Modernization teams.
I am passionate about helping others and I am proud to be a part of NASA's commitment to diversity and inclusion. I am the chair for the Veterans Employee Resource Group at GSFC, and I am also a SkillBridge Ambassador at NASA. I have worked to greatly increase NASA's participation in the SkillBridge program, which gives service members the opportunity to gain valuable work experience before transitioning to civilian life.
I am proudest when I help people directly. I was lucky to serve my country both in the military and in my current role at NASA and previously at the Small Business Administration (SBA). At the SBA, I worked on the ground assisting disaster survivors, setting up connectivity and field IT equipment in remote operating centers, and collaborating with local, state, and federal agencies. These experiences have taught me the importance of teamwork and resilience in the face of adversity. I am grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others, and I am committed to continuing to serve my country in the best way possible.
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