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
U.S. Citizenship is required
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 NRO is seeking an IT Specialist to provide technical expertise in support the GED Enterprise Data, Applications, and Platforms (EDAP) office. This position is expected to perform architecture and IT service roadmap development, apply systems engineering practices, provide IT subject matter expertise, and employ program management skills for overseeing the design, deployment, and continued O&M of the hosting infrastructure. The selected candidate will become familiar with some of the NRO's most complex technologies and hosting requirements to ensure appropriate solution design. Lastly, the selected candidate will participate in acquisition source selections and conduct technical evaluations of acquisition proposals. Excellent communication skills will be necessary, as interface with mission acquisition offices across the NRO will be required. Familiarity with multi-cloud, C2E (and the current C2S), architecture, software, CI/CD pipeline, and GovCloud are desired.
As part of the GED 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 and software
… have the ability to work with all NRO acquisitions and systems
… work in a truly dynamic and rewarding environment
… join a team of innovators, enablers, processors, and collaborators
… gain invaluable experience for future assignments
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current Full Performance level (GG-12/GG-13), IT Specialist, occupational series 2210.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) .
This is a full-time position and is open from July 30th, 2024 to August 13th, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on August 13th, 2024.
Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.
Who May Apply
This position is open to the public and requires U.S. Citizenship plus the ability to hold a Top Secret Security Clearance.
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 or IC employees should apply internally or via the Joint Duty Assignment process.
This position does notqualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant IAW DoDI1400.25 Volume 300.
What You Will Be Doing
Participates in project teams in advanced information systems technology efforts. Participates in a variety of work groups. Collaborates on the evaluation, development and recommendations of modification/approval on standards. Prepares studies and other papers and briefs a wide range of audiences including top management. Engages in study projects to recommend standards solutions to complex architecture and systems engineering requirements. GENERIC POSITION DESCRIPTION IT Specialist GG-2210-13 FINAL PD 02 Mar 2023 3
Analyzes and evaluates work concerned with integrating, operating and maintaining complex IT systems. Tests and maintains network infrastructure including software and hardware devices. Applies technologies and management principles to adapt computer methods to a variety of subject matter situations. Performs equipment installation or relocation, testing and acceptance processes. Monitors and maintains operational IT systems. Monitors network capacity and performance. Responds to and resolves problems with software, hardware and systems management. Integrates several hardware, software, and/or IT related services to provide an integrated information system.
Provides direct support to the development of integrated agency-wide transition strategies, plans, and actions plans to ensure that key DoD and agency standards are implemented in support of agreed upon DoD information architectures.
Works within project teams to identify opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems to support business processes and utilize emerging technologies. Employs secure configuration management processes. Formulates and conducts study projects to recommend solutions to architecture and systems engineering requirements. Documents and updates as necessary all definition and architecture activities.
Conducts IT systems security. Works together with a variety of experts to implement standard operating procedures, software, and controls to ensure appropriate levels of security. Responsible for protection measures such as file access controls, software and physical safeguards, and personnel. Diagnoses network connectivity problems. Develops and implements network backup and recovery procedures. Aids in the development and/or acquisition of systems software tools and support services for software security mechanisms. Supports the review and evaluation of existing software and procedures and provides methods for reporting and correcting security violations or breakdown.
Implements standard operating procedures, software, and controls to ensure appropriate levels of security. Stays abreast of cyber threat trends and latest on identifying, remediating and resolving cyber vulnerabilities, and ensure that cyber is built into the system design
Serves as a COTR responsible for design, development, delivery and maintenance for enterprise services and tools, infrastructure components, platform and CI/CD pipelines
Receives and analyzes new technology support requirements, develops information system techniques, establishes criteria, and makes decision on procedures/guidelines for automation resources.
Coordinates test planning/support for Enterprise-level tests. Oversees segment-level test execution.
Works with key IC and Department of Defense stakeholders to develop methods to transition traditional engineering management practices into agile processes. Supports the implementation of such methods to achieve long-term SPO vision.
Researches, receives and analyzes new technology support requirements, supports the development of information system techniques, aids in establishing criteria, and makes recommendations when procedures/guidelines do not exist for IT and automation resources/ requirements, e.g., impacting information technology systems; implementation, operations, expansion, consolidations, and continuing life-cycle management.
Researches and studies reports and technical journals to determine and keep abreast of state-of-the-art information systems technology and trends which influence revision or development of new communication and automation techniques. Recommends methods of enhancing efficiency of information systems through modification and application of evolving technology. Supports the implementation of Department of Defense and NRO-level guidance for major information systems programs.
What You Need
Comprehensive knowledge of technical and functional operation of IT systems to effect changes to existing systems by applying state-of-the-art technology.
Working knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity.
Demonstrated skill in analyzing, formulating, and recommending policies, procedures, and processes. Highly developed oral and written communication skills necessary to work with a wide variety of personnel, including the executive level. Skill applying knowledge to highly complex projects and adopting innovative methods and approaches to generate solutions to highly technical software process problems
Mastery knowledge of IT system design processes, to include understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and tradeoffs.
Knowledge of IT system operation, maintenance, and security needed to keep equipment functioning properly.
Full understanding of IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to accomplish assignments such as: assist in the development and interpretation of policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services throughout the agency; provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues; apply new developments to previously unsolvable problems; and make decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency IT policies or programs.
Knowledge of, and skill in applying, most of the following: interrelationships of multiple IT specialties; the agency’s IT architecture; new IT developments and applications; emerging technologies and their applications to business processes; IT security concepts, standards, and methods; project management principles, methods, and practices, including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and evaluating and reporting on accomplishments; and oral and written communication techniques
Skill in analyzing, formulating, and recommending policies, procedures, and processes. Highly developed oral and written communication skills necessary to work with a wide variety of personnel, including the executive level. Skill applying knowledge to highly complex projects and adopting innovative methods and approaches to generate solutions to highly technical software process problems
Knowledge of secure configuration management techniques.
Knowledge of the principles, methodologies and practices of IT development life cycle methodologies in order to advise on the planning, design, development, testing and enforcing relevant standards in the systems development process and the focus of Federal standards initiatives.
Knowledge of IT system design processes, to include understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and tradeoffs.
Knowledge of IT system operation, maintenance, and security needed to keep equipment functioning properly.
Knowledge of the operations and processes for incident, problem, and event management.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in related IT functional area (e.g. software engineer, information technology, cybersecurity, systems and network engineers, etc.).
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.
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.
Designated in Non-Critical Acquisition Positions, must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the DAWIA within the designated grace period (GG-12 Foundational- 3 years/ GG-13 Practitioner- 5 years) after accepting the position. Employees shall maintain a minimum of 80 Continuous Learning Point every 24 months via the services acquisition management system. DAWIA requirements may be located at the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) website at the following link: http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/CareerLvlaspx.
Location
Chantilly, VA, 20151
Telework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location(s).
Salary
This position meets the qualifications for Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) STEM pay for NRO Cadre employees and candidates as authorized by the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security’s (OUSD(I&S)). Cadre employees and candidates are eligible to receive STEM pay if they are currently serving in a STEM designated position. Should a Cadre employee or candidate earning STEM pay change positions within the organization, they must be assigned to another STEM qualifying position in order to continue to remain eligible for STEM pay. Otherwise, Cadre employees and Candidates Generally would be transitioned to the DCIPS GG Pay Scale.For more information on STEM pay, visit https://dcips.defense.gov/Human-Resources/Compensation/
202 STEM Salary ranges:
GG-12: $114,639 - $149,062
GG-13: $129,239 - $168,015
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-12 or 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.
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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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