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 Operations Directorate (MOD) is the single National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) entity that operates all NRO systems to deliver intelligence value to national decision makers, the Intelligence Community, and warfighters. We continually innovate how we deliver, employ, and integrate NRO systems to solve the most challenging intelligence problems while identifying and defining critical future capabilities. We defend and fight through crisis and conflict in concert with U.S. and allied mission partners.
As part of the MOD team, you will
be empowered to provide direct mission impact to end users
have global reach
have the ability to do hands-on work with cutting-edge technology
have the ability to work with all NRO acquisitions and systems
work in a truly dynamic, rewarding environment
gain invaluable experience for future assignments
The NRO Operations Center (NOC), which is a MOD headquarters element, is responsible for integrating, synchronizing, and de-conflicting operational activities, and assessing performance of the NRO operations enterprise. The NOC is responsible for supporting daily mission operations, leading protection activities, supporting anomaly recovery processes for NRO mission systems, reporting operational status and threat warning on NRO capabilities, and providing exercise and contingency response support for protection and defense of all NRO enterprise operations. The NOC maintains continuous situational awareness of operational status, threat environment, operational intelligence support to threat mitigation activities, flight safety evaluations, and execution of the Integrated Protection Strategy. The NOC interfaces with acquisition elements throughout the NRO; and with MGS and Mission Partner organizations across the IC to ensure MOD's globally operated collection and processing systems are fully employed against intelligence issues and targets.
The Developmental Intelligence Analyst is responsible for the characterization of counter-space threats to NRO operational systems through the analysis of current and future counter-space threats. Additionally, the position is responsible for providing vulnerability analysis, the evaluation of threat mitigation options, and the identification of potential collection capability gaps.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level (GG-11/12), Intelligence Analysts, occupational series 0132. 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 May 9, 2024 to May 23, 2024.Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on May 23, 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 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 may not qualify for the appointment of a reemployed federal annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.
What You Will Be Doing
Provides detailed analysis and characterization of counter-space threats to NRO operational systems.
Supports vulnerability analysis to the NOC, MOD, & NRO Geographically Separated units.
Evaluates mitigation options, and identifies potential collection capability gaps.
Facilitate the integration and sharing of information with mission partners for counter-space matters to enhance space situational awareness.
Facilitates coordination between the Office of Intelligence and NRO Operations Center’s Intelligence Support Division for the integration of operational intelligence and applicable requirements into engineering/acquisition processes for improvement of the enterprise future architecture.
Assist in the Joint Planning process through the drafting of documents such as CAMPAIGN plans and associated annexes.
Assist in the development and execution of exercises scenarios, scripts, and after actions reports.
Integration and development of automated collection/analytical strategies and programs.
Collaborate on joint projects with other organizations, representing the interests of the NRO on interagency committees and in conferences and work groups.
This position requires shift work.
What You Need
Ability to draft intelligence products, assessment, and or documents in accordance with Intelligence Community Directives.
A demonstrated ability in critical thinking and structured analytics.
Basic and practical knowledge of military structure and policies.
Knowledge of the missions and functions of customer activities, an understanding of the NRO’s goals and objectives, management and administrative policies, programs, operations, methodology, laws; Executive Orders and regulations of the DoD, and other U.S. Government agencies. Includes the skills required to apply this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches or procedures relative to signature reduction and Operational Security (OPSEC) support.
Demonstrated ability to interact with senior representatives, both military and civilian, of national intelligence agencies, and knowledge of the structure and policies of those agencies and organizations.
Basic understanding of space/counter-space threats & capabilities.
Knowledge of the regulations, statutes, and directives governing Intelligence Oversight.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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 abilitiesnecessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to theduties of the position as described above.Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Rotational Assignment
This position requires a three-year rotational assignment agreement with possible extensions of two-years. Approved extensions will be in one-year increments based on mission requirements. At the conclusion of the rotational assignment, the position’s occupant will be required to relocate to NRO Headquarters, Chantilly, VA or another acceptable assignment within the NRO.
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.
Financial Disclosure:MAY be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
Location
Springfield, VA
Telework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location(s).
Salary
2024 salary range for the Washington, DC area:
GG-11:$82,764 – $107,590.
GG-12:$99,200 – $128,956.
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 – 11/12 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/fedemployees/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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