IT Specialist - Senior/Expert Level

Company:

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Location:

Chantilly, VA, 20151

Posted:

April 16, 2024

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Job Description

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 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 examinationsWhere You Will Work

Do you enjoy designing, creating, and exploring possibilities? Do you have experience in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Networking? Does designing information technology systems to compliment complex and innovative overhead reconnaissance systems interest you?

If so, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for you!

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 platform, CI/CD pipelines, hosting and infrastructure used by GED Mission Systems and Applications. The selected candidate will become familiar with some of the NRO's most complex technologies, enterprise infrastructure 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 Cloud Service Providers, architecture, software development and COTS/FOSS, platforms, CI/CD pipeline, enterprise services and security/cyber are desired.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for senior/expert level (GG 13-14) IT Specialists, occupational series 2210. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.

This is a full time position. 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 April 15th, 2024 to April 29th, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on April 29th, 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

Provides management officials and operating personnel technical advice on current technology and policy and its impact on current and long-range programs. Participates in conferences and committees on matters pertaining to computer requirements, application, and techniques. Keeps abreast of new technology and emerging government and industry best practices and determines extent of possible application and usage.

Maintains current and detailed knowledge of DoD and agency standards as well as commercial standards development and practices. Participates in the development of integrated agency-wide transition strategies, plans, and actions to ensure that key DoD and agency standards are implemented in support of agreed upon DoD information architectures.

Manages IT systems security. 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.

Receives and analyzes new technology support requirements, develops information system techniques, establishes criteria, and makes decision on procedures/guidelines for automation resources

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

Expert knowledge of technical and functional operations of IT systems to effect changes to existing systems by applying state-of-the-art technology.

Mastery knowledge of technical and functional operation of IT systems to effect changes to existing systems by applying state-of-the-art technology

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 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.

Mastery 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; IT 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

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of IT systems sufficient to ensure the integration of IT programs and services; and develop solutions to integration/interoperability issues; design, develop, and manage systems that meet current and future business requirements and apply and extend, enhance, or optimize the existing architecture; manage assigned projects; communicate complex technical requirements to non-technical personnel; and prepare and present briefings to senior management officials on complex/controversial issues.

Desired Qualifications:

Mastery knowledge of agency mission, objectives, terminology, and management practices to recognize probable areas of interaction and overlap between proposed applications and existing systems.

Other Information

Certification: Employees are required to obtain appropriate Cyber Security certifications within 6 months of a certification requirement being assigned or IAW the developmental program when applicable.

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.

DAWIA: Employees Grades 14-15 designated in Critical Acquisition Positions, must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the DAWIA within the designated grace period (Professional- 3 years/Foundational- 3 years/ Practitioner- 5 years/ Advanced- 4 years) after accepting the position.

Location

Chantilly, VA

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

2024 STEM Salary ranges:

GG-13: $129,239 - $169,015

GG-14: $144,354 - $187,662

**This position is a senior/expert 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 13-14 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 DoDI 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 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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