Program Manager

Program Manager - Full Performance Level

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 position involves oversight of the provision of one or more programs to include the coordinated application of general and specialized knowledge, skills, expertise, and practices necessary for the effective implementation of one or more programs and the accomplishment of the agency mission, goals, and objectives. Incumbent is a valued evaluator and advisor to management on the effectiveness and efficiency with which to carry out assigned programs and functions. To that end, the position provides managers with objectively based information for making decisions on the programmatic aspects of operations and programs. The work requires analysis of programs to resolve specific, complex or intricate issues and problems; developing new methods and criteria; or proposing new policies and practices. Independently leads and conducts complex research/analysis crossing multiple functional disciplines to assess and evaluate mission alternatives for inclusion in NRO strategic resourcing plans and studies and/or the resolution of operational issues. Participates in the development of research, analysis and recommendation for strategic activities. Develops and implements quantitative measurement methods to determine effectiveness of selected approaches and alternatives. Participates in analytical underpinning and problem resolution, recommendations, and strategies for resourcing major missions assigned for actions.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance Level (GG-13), occupational series 0340. For information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.

Who May Apply

This position is open to the public.

What You Will Be Doing

Manages daily programmatic functions, interfaces with mission partners across the IC and DoD, reaches out to operational users to ensure proper program support.

Provides extensive coordination and guidance to a wide range of government, military, and contractor personnel on methods, processes, practices, lessons learned and risk mitigation.

Develops, maintains and manages updates to program documentation, performing evaluations as required. Develops Statements of Work and Requests for Proposals.

Teams with Contracting Officers to perform contract modifications, leads program competitive selection(s) as required, assists Program Managers to manage/monitor program expenditures, produces monthly program status reports, works with industry counterparts to ensure contracted deliverables are within cost, schedule and performance constraints.

Develops, prepares and conducts oral and/or written presentations to report monthly analysis of project or program status in order to identify and isolate potential problems. Determines course of action necessary to address deficiencies and recommend remedial action.

Participates in the resolution of complex resource allocations; performing in-depth, rigorous analysis of program, technical, and budget trade-offs and explores alternatives. Analyzes information requirements to develop program and administrative reporting systems to include systems specifications; data gathering and analytical techniques; and systems evaluation methodology.

Assists in strategic planning and determination of present and future requirements relative to organizational workload requirements; re-engineered business processes and future mission requirements; changes to governing regulations; and problems having a variety of program management impacts on the readiness and sustaining capability of the organization.

What You Need

Managing Programs and Projects: Implements, participates in and evaluates the results of programs, projects, cases or processes, and manages related resources and activities to successful completion.

Comprehensive ability to develop detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and costs throughout the life cycle of the programs/projects.

Knowledge of the principles and theories of strategic planning, program assessment, businessmanagement and processes aligned organization models.

Comprehensive knowledge of, and skill in applying analytical ability in order to resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, or issues; or significantly alter standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and known techniques; provide expert advice to senior colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations; provide significant and innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods; and execute significant projects representing an important segment of the agency's operating programs, or affecting the welfare of the public and/or the sustainability of natural resources and the environment.

Experience must be reflected in your resume.

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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