Job Information
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) SED Business Manager - Full Performance 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 Systems Engineering Directorate (SED) is looking for an individual to serve as Deputy for Business Operations. This position provides leadership and expertise with the business functions required to keep the Directorate running. This includes liaison with contracts and financial management personnel and systems, and organization of various forums and mechanisms for the planning of future Systems Engineering work. The nature of the position demands the selected candidate have strong communication skills (written and oral), the ability to operate autonomously with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgement, provide decision-making support to leadership (O-6/SES-level), and manage competing needs/priorities. The individual will be part of the SED FO team and collaborate across SED Offices and the Enterprise as necessary. The selected officer will have a wide-ranging portfolio that includes managing award fee processes for 6 SETA contracts, assisting in the preparation of SED budgetary documents (IPBS, GEAC, etc), facilitating the adjudication of unfunded requirement requests, innovating and implementing processes for work planning, and working with a team of Contracting professionals and COTRs to manage contractor performance.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance Level (GG-13), Principal Support, occupational series 0301, 0560, or 0525. For 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) .
This is a full-time position that is open from January 28, 2025 to February 12, 2025. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59pm EST on February 12, 2025.
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 per 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
Develop SED acquisition strategy and planning documentation, cost estimates, acquisition schedules, conduct market research, collaborate transparently with SED and NRO stakeholders and obtain Acquisition Strategy Council (ASC) approval on behalf of SED
Plan for coverage of key contract related SED positions, including nomination of COTRs, acquisition team and source selection team members (as necessary) to D/SED
Lead regular SED review of contract execution and planning for under/over runs of contracts
Execute the SED resource planning processes and maintain SED requirements database, unfunded requirements listing and other resource planning data, as appropriate
Lead SED resource planning, including strategic planning, road mapping, requirements consolidation, prioritization and deconfliction, and production of the annual SED inputs to the NRO budget submission process
Coordinate resource prioritization discussions across SED stakeholders and drive resource conflicts to decision at the SED Resource Management Board
Coordinate resource planning activities for MSA resources, including coordination with appropriate SED offices, Ds&Os, and BPO stakeholders in collaboration with Program Control
Establish and maintain a charter for the SED Resource Management Board; serve as a voting member of and facilitator for the same
Facilitate execution of the quarterly SED Integrated Work Planning and Execution process
Develop and maintain collaboration tools, dashboards, web sites, etc required for the execution of the above tasks
Other duties as assigned
What You Need
Expertise and knowledge of executive correspondence, demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills
Strong presentation skills and demonstrated ability to present information in group settings
Solid understanding of the NRO's missions
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and sustain relationships across the organization, to include senior level offices
Proficient using SharePoint, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Confluence
Experience and/or familiarization with NRO financial management tools and processes
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; work well under pressure, while exercising tact and diplomacy
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) organizations, missions, relevant policies, and processes
Knowledge of NRO goals and objectives, organizations, programs, missions, and functions to perform comprehensive analysis and studies in assigned functional areas; and knowledge of DoD and IC goals and objectives
Sound understanding of intelligence satellite systems
Working knowledge of Jira and agile work management processes
Familiarity with DoD and IC contracting tools 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
Overtime Statement: MAY be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Travel Statement: MAY be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
2025 salary range for the Washington, DC area:
GG-13: $120,579 - $156,755
**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-13 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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