Knowledge of NASA-related legislation, the legislative process and public affairs as it pertains to NASA. Includes the ability to monitor legislation that is of interest to NASA, monitor NASA-related hearings and markups scheduled before the House and Senate committees and subcommittees that have oversight over NASA, to especially include Authorization and Appropriations subcommittees. Ability to help manage NASA press releases of Congressional interest and identify key members and issues of importance to them. Broad knowledge of NASA programs and specific knowledge of local center programs.