Job Information
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Director of the Enterprise Integration Office in Chantilly, Virginia
WE ARE THE NRO
For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.
Learn more at NRO.gov .
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
You must be a U.S. Citizen
You must be 18 years of age or older
You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations
Where You Will Work
The Mission Integration Directorate (MID) is responsible for teaming with NRO and mission partners to provide integrated National Reconnaissance solutions to satisfy Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and civil customers’ most urgent intelligence needs. MID empowers users and mission partners to benefit from the full range of NRO capabilities. MID's mission is to drive integrated multi-INT solutions to global intelligence and operational challenges through enterprise engagement, advocacy, training, and acquisitions.
The Director of the Enterprise Integration Office (EIO) serves as a critical member of the Mission Integration Directorate’s (MID) leadership team. EIO is charged with long-term facilitation and integration of capabilities, requirements, and cross-tower solutions for operational, planning, Organize/Train/Equip, programmatic, or enduring cross-agency outcomes. As director of EIO, you will manage between 65 and 75 government, military, and contractor personnel supporting a diverse mission set, including Long Range Kill Chain, NRO’s Operational Performance Evaluation program, All-Domain Overhead Combined Operations (AOCO) program, Counter-Unmanned Vehicle Systems (C-UVS), inventory management and shipping operations, and knowledge management.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Performance Level (GG-15), Program Manager, occupational series 0340. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/occupationalhandbook.pdf) .
Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.
This is a full-time position that is open from November 22th, 2024 to December 6th, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on December 6, 2024.
Who May Apply
This position is open to the public.
Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated in this announcement. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current Federal government employees. If selected for the position, Federal government employees will transition laterally at their current grade level and step.
Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.
The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.
This position does not qualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.
What You Will Be Doing
Solves systemic management problems of major significance through staff coordination and meetings with NRO, IC, mission partner, and contractor leadership. Participates in internal and external meetings and conferences, and for complex and critical fiscal and programming negotiations. Represents the agency at top-level events. Oversees, reviews, and provides guidance for the preparation of briefings, workshops, conferences, and seminars.
Serves as senior program representative at high-level conferences and meetings with representatives from the Department of Defense (DoD), other Intelligence Community (IC) partners, military services and agencies, and private industry. Has the authority to commit resources utilizing laws, principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management when applicable and appropriate.
Monitors contract progress and expenditures against plans, provides necessary statistical data to management and provides strong oversight, guidance, direction, and leadership for teams of acquisition professionals to include military, civil service, SETA and FFRDC contractors developing and implementing NRO project/program requirements.
Develops, executes, and monitors risk management strategies to address areas of concern or potential gaps.
Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities with functional specialists, including contracting, engineering, intelligence, manufacturing, program controls, configuration/data management, test, logistics and operations support.
Collaborates across the NRO Enterprise to ensure new or innovative requirements to leverage the NRO architecture are reviewed. Recommends contractor source selection courses of action and assesses contractor performance during applicable acquisition phases.
Works closely with program Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (COTRs) to provide leadership and ensure program objectives are achieved within cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements.
Provides authoritative recommendations, briefings, papers, and other formal and informal feedback and status to NRO management as applicable.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What You Need
Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operations, of NRO Overhead Systems capabilities, with an emphasis on how NOS supports NRO’s DoD and IC customer base.
Exhibits qualities of strong leadership, team management and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast pace, multi-task, multi-agency environment and accomplish the mission.
Knowledge of the EIO mission areas (i.e. Long Range Kill Chain (LRKC), Plan for the Pacific (P4P), All-Domain Overhead Combined Operations (AOCO), and how the NRO supports these critical efforts.
Experience using knowledge management tools, as well as building, utilizing, and championing processes and governance to increase organizational adoption.
Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements
Implements or utilizes strategic plans on a daily basis.
Ability to provide oral and written presentations to DoD, IC, and/or other mission partners as well as NRO leadership and staff across Directorates and Offices.
Exhibit strong skills write and staff background, position, point, white and other papers and briefings
Recognizes and addresses the interdependences of activities and resources.
Knowledge and experience in system development and acquisition policies and procedures.
Mastery of management and executive knowledge and ability to the extent that the experience demonstrates specialization in areas such as program management, manpower management, resource management and/or financial management, civilian and/or military human resources management, and intelligence operations. The magnitude, criticality, and multifaceted nature of mission support for the NRO require the incumbent to exercise an extraordinarily high level of managerial competence and functional expertise and to demonstrate mature leadership skills.
Knowledge of the structure and organization of the U.S. Intelligence Community, department of Defense, and the Joint Staff.
Expert and detailed knowledge of management and leadership theory and practice, with the demonstrated ability to apply management theory (including experimental theory) to resolve issues, recommend policy and solve problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods; and to make decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or developing important policies and programs.
In-depth experience communicating with all levels of personnel in order to represent the organization in interagency forums, lead and participate in planning sessions and working groups, and present briefings. The position requires excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Extensive experience in developing and preparing written policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of related statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting assigned areas.
Ensures work conforms to NRO Business Function documentation, statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures and is completed within established timeframes.
Provides advice and guidance concerning statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Process Management - Develops and monitors processes and organizes resources to achieve desired results.
Evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of resources utilization and results accomplishment outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
Program Management or technical management expertise is highly desirable (i.e., cost, performance, schedule, and technical reporting) to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Experience with NRO missions, programs, and management processes.
Knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) organizations, missions, relevant policies, and processes.
Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties of the position as described above. Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Other Information
Travel Statement: MAY be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
Overtime Statement: MAY be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Financial Disclosure: MAY be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
Geographic Mobility Agreement: MAY be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness, and/or career development.
Information Assurance (IA): Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment.
Emergency Essential: Certain positions MAY be deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
2024 salary range for the Washington, DC area:
GG-15: $163,964 – $191,900
**This position is a full performance level DCIPS position. The NRO is accepting applications from U.S. Citizens and current federal government employees for this position. To qualify for the position, federal government employees MUST currently be at the GG-15 grade level and may ONLY apply for a lateral reassignment at their current grade level and step. Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.
Hiring Incentives
The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.
Trial Period
All new DCIPS employees (https://dcips.defense.gov/) will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
Veterans’ Preference
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you must submit documents verifying your eligibility upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal/fed_employees/index.cfm)
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please send your request to Hiring@nro.mil .
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