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 Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office that is headed by a Senate confirmed, Presidentially appointed IG, and reports directly to the Director, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The OIG safeguards public trust by promoting integrity, accountability, and sound management practices through objective and independent oversight of NRO programs and activities and keeps the Director, NRO fully informed of vulnerabilities in the organization, while also reporting to Congress, as appropriate. The incumbent provides direct support to the Inspector General in the performance of these duties.

  The National Reconnaissance Office, Office of Inspector General is in search of a highly skilled and motivated officer to support the OIG Front Office. The OIG is a high volume, fast-paced office requiring its members to promote cooperation among individuals and teams. The nature of this position demands a high degree of autonomy and latitude in planning, organizing, and decision making to support the Front Office. The individual selected to serve in this position must also possess the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of management.

  The selected individual will be given their own portfolio and will provide support to the Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General through guidance from the Principal Support officer and the Chief of Staff. This position aligns to the Management Service Division which is the platform for all support activities and functions in the NRO OIG. The incumbent will report to the Principal Support officer and the Chief of Staff and will be a part of a three-person support team assisting with general administrative functions for the OIG.

  The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level (GG-11/12/13), Executive Administrators, occupational series 0301. 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 6, 2024 to May 20, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on May 20, 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 

   

• The selected individual will assist with supporting the Presidential-Appointed Inspector General, the Deputy Inspector General, and all other senior level officials within the office. This includes calendar management, determining the importance of the issue for each meeting, following protocol procedures to effectively schedule meetings with full discretion to resolve scheduling conflicts regarding IC IG, ODNI, CIA, NRO, and any other IC meetings as necessary.

• In support of the executive staff, maintain awareness of executive priorities, style, and preferences, and adapt support roles and routines accordingly; maintain proficiency in administrative business process and enabling applications, tools, etc. (HR, finance, travel, security, training, etc.). This includes becoming familiar with the NRO Cadre process as the incumbent navigates through supporting several different elements at the NRO OIG.

• Incumbent will assist with ensuring technology support is provided for office-wide meetings. This includes testing equipment prior to external visits in preparation for meetings/briefings. In addition, the incumbent will send out messages to the workforce with dial-in information and connectivity instructions.

• Incumbent will assist as necessary with processing, formatting, proofreading, and editing documents to ensure clarity and accuracy; provide guidance to others on proper preparation and routing of correspondence.

• Incumbent will assist with processing travel, both domestically and internationally, and associated documentation, drafting and processing travel requests and accounting.

• This position requires the ability to assist with timekeeper responsibilities for Cadre members. In addition, incumbent will maintain their own portfolio including: records management, GPC accounting/purchases and onboarding.

• This position requires comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, procedure and requirements of the Principal Support/administrative arena.

• Incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal skills to include tact, political savvy, and ability to be discreet.

• Incumbent will be working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

• The incumbent will be required to attend IMPAC training shortly after arrival at the OIG, if the incumbent has not yet completed such training.

  What You Need 

   

• Demonstrate experience engaging with executive leadership, representing Senior Executive(s) to both internal and external customers-leveraging professional discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to flourish in a dynamic, high-tempo environment that requires simultaneous management of multiple competing priorities, tracking actions, and make sound decisions as well as work as part of a team.

• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills needed to respond to highly complex topics in a clear and concise manner; demonstrated grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading skills.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently; ability to develop working relationships and networks with managers, staff, external resources, and colleagues to develop solutions across organizational boundaries.

• Knowledge of NRO and Intelligence Community regulations, policies, and unique authorities.

• Ability to develop creative approaches and alternatives to the resolution of issues and problems.

• Ability to work independently at a brisk pace, make urgent judgment decisions, and to take the correct action.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule determined by work assignments that may require extended hours.

  Highly Desired

   

• Familiarity with NRO correspondence system/formats.

• Working knowledge of NRO protocol procedures.

  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.

• 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

  Chantilly, VA, 20151

  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.

GG-13: $117,962 – $153,354. 

**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 – 11/12/13 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.

  Privacy Act Notice

  Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): We use this information to determine qualifications for employment. This is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

  Read more about the Privacy Act of 1974  (https://www.justice.gov/opcl/privacy-act-1974)

   

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