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General Engineer/Technical Analyst - Senior/Expert Level
Location:
Chantilly, VA
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 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 Do you enjoy designing, creating, and exploring possibilities? Are you a STEM major looking for an exciting challenge? Does designing complex and innovative overhead reconnaissance systems interest you? Does a career with an “out of this world” mission sound intriguing? The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for General Engineers and Technical Analysts staff to help us conquer challenges such as: Monitoring the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction Tracking international terrorists, drug traffickers, and criminal organizations Monitoring global troop movement and weapon advancement Supporting international peacekeeping and humanitarian relief operations Assessing the impact of natural disasters The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for senior/expert-level General Engineers and Technical Analyst, (GG 14-15), occupational series 801/1501/1301. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here . The current hiring focus is for individuals with the following degrees and experience. Aerospace or Astronautical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics or Computer Engineering Software Engineering (including AGILE development) Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Applied Physics Applied Mathematics (including operations research) Computer Science (including AI/ML) 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 Lead multi-disciplinary teams through planning, development and implementation of crucial projects and segments of NRO programs. Gathers input from different expert perspectives and coalesces technical or programmatic advice for senior leaders Disaggregate complex, long term projects into serial and/or sequential subtasks, optimizes allocation of those subtasks to team members and guides progress towards a successful project conclusion Prepare and evaluate plans and designs for engineering projects; researches technology trends and patterns; conduct technical analysis; evaluate the value and applicability of new technology; and provides engineering expertise and advice on program planning over a broad range of engineering, architecture or scientific programs Manage technical issues and risks to balance cost, schedule and technical performance Investigate or develop new design, testing, operational methods and criteria, procedures and/or instructions for engineering, architecture or scientific problems; proposes new technical policies and practices Provide recommendations on engineering, architecture or scientific problems, programs, and functions to a broad customer base Develop and modify analytic models and methods to meet the requirements of cost, performance, and effectiveness studies and variance analyses Gather historical cost, performance, and effectiveness data and establish relationships between system characteristics and design criteria Synthesize science and technology capabilities to create new concepts and prototypes with little supervisory oversight Evaluate research and development test results with limited supervisory oversight Interact with NRO user community regarding system requirements and/or operational objectives Assess effectiveness of operationally fielded capabilities What You Need The General Engineer position requires minimum education of a Bachelor’s degree. STEM degrees (e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, computer science, mathematics,) are preferred however a Bachelor's degree, with a combination of technical coursework, licenses, training, and applicable work experience may be considered. Technical Analyst/Interdisciplinary Technical positions require a combination of education (certifications included) and experience. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job or through coursework, but will clearly be reflected in your resume. Employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, the Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the position. The incumbent in this position will be required to obtain and maintain a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) in Contracting Certification Level III. Location Various NRO locations. 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/ 2024 STEM Salary ranges: GG-14: $144,354 - $187,662 GG-15: $163,017 - $191,900 **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 14-15 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. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants 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. 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