Acquisition Lead
National Reconnaissance Office, Chantilly, VA, United States
About 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 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
SIGINT is seeking an outstanding program engineer and leader. You will be responsible for leading exciting new acquisition activities for the Global Core High-Band program and other SIGINT technologies. You will oversee the work of a large government and contractor team conducting space systems engineering and integration activities to include major design reviews, requirement management and verification, risk identification and mitigation, technical analysis supporting design trades, CONOPs development, advanced studies, acquisition activities, system activation and calibration, ground segment integration and interface management with external segments. Incumbent will guide technical aspects of contract actions, proposal evaluation, specification changes, technical tradeoffs, corrective actions, workarounds, and the evaluation of contractors' performance. You will interface with industry and government team members to resolve space segment system engineering issues.
Position Overview
What You Will Be Doing
Serve as the project engineer responsible for design, fabrication, integration and test of payloads as they move through the system acquisition process;
Serve as the Interface and lead industry and government support team to resolve payload segment development issues and accomplish delivery;
Prepare, provide, and evaluate conventional plans, designs, design specifications, and related documentation;
Determine and/or execute actions for a wide range of activities involving combinations of complex features and technologies;
Provides findings and recommendations to senior colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program execution;
Evaluate the value and applicability of new or improved technology, strategies, trends, or applications;
Serves as a technical authority and/or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR);
Manage issues and risks to balance lifecycle cost, schedule and technical performance;
Conduct technical analyses to demonstrate desired product performance/specifications;
Assess project and program effectiveness;
Participate during payload/space vehicle integration, payload calibration and launch operations;
Serve as an authoritative expert and consultant on a broad program, a highly specialized field, or for assignments which affect national or international interests.
What You Need
Program Management and technical management expertise are highly desirable (e.g., cost, performance, schedule, and technical reporting) to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Early acquisition lifecycle experience focusing on RFI evaluation, market research and RFP development processes are also highly desirable.
Knowledge of DoW and Intelligence Community organizations, missions, relevant policies, and processes.
Sound understanding of intelligence satellite systems.
Expertise in advanced multidisciplinary engineering or related engineering/technical discipline, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment sufficient to apply experimental theories, principles, and concepts to program development, execution, and advisory services.
Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and management skills to conceptualize and effectively lead complex analytic projects with limited supervision; ability to work collectively to find a consensus solution when views differ among agencies, and ability to effectively work independently and within a team or collaborative environment.
Qualifications
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.
Who May Apply
This position is open to the public.
Federal government employees must currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current federal government employees.
Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade.
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.
Benefits
Salary: GGS-12 $117,753-$160,933, GGS-13 $132,751-$181,428 (Washington, DC area)
Full-performance level DCIPS position.
Telework is not available; you must be able to work at the specified location.
Possible hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.
All new DCIPS employees will serve a 2‑year trial period.
Veterans’ Preference applies to eligible candidates.
Overtime may be required outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Travel may be required by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
Financial Disclosure may be required to file OGE Form 450 upon appointment and annually.
If selected for a DAWIA coded position, must meet certification requirements and maintain 80 continuous learning points every 24 months.
Geographic Mobility Agreement may require directed reassignment for mission effectiveness or career development.
Information Assurance certification must be achieved within six months of assignment.
Certain positions may be deemed emergency essential.
Location
Chantilly, VA 20151
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. Veterans’ Preference applies to eligible candidates as defined in the regulations. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
Privacy Act Notice
We use this information to determine qualifications for employment. This information is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
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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 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
SIGINT is seeking an outstanding program engineer and leader. You will be responsible for leading exciting new acquisition activities for the Global Core High-Band program and other SIGINT technologies. You will oversee the work of a large government and contractor team conducting space systems engineering and integration activities to include major design reviews, requirement management and verification, risk identification and mitigation, technical analysis supporting design trades, CONOPs development, advanced studies, acquisition activities, system activation and calibration, ground segment integration and interface management with external segments. Incumbent will guide technical aspects of contract actions, proposal evaluation, specification changes, technical tradeoffs, corrective actions, workarounds, and the evaluation of contractors' performance. You will interface with industry and government team members to resolve space segment system engineering issues.
Position Overview
What You Will Be Doing
Serve as the project engineer responsible for design, fabrication, integration and test of payloads as they move through the system acquisition process;
Serve as the Interface and lead industry and government support team to resolve payload segment development issues and accomplish delivery;
Prepare, provide, and evaluate conventional plans, designs, design specifications, and related documentation;
Determine and/or execute actions for a wide range of activities involving combinations of complex features and technologies;
Provides findings and recommendations to senior colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program execution;
Evaluate the value and applicability of new or improved technology, strategies, trends, or applications;
Serves as a technical authority and/or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR);
Manage issues and risks to balance lifecycle cost, schedule and technical performance;
Conduct technical analyses to demonstrate desired product performance/specifications;
Assess project and program effectiveness;
Participate during payload/space vehicle integration, payload calibration and launch operations;
Serve as an authoritative expert and consultant on a broad program, a highly specialized field, or for assignments which affect national or international interests.
What You Need
Program Management and technical management expertise are highly desirable (e.g., cost, performance, schedule, and technical reporting) to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Early acquisition lifecycle experience focusing on RFI evaluation, market research and RFP development processes are also highly desirable.
Knowledge of DoW and Intelligence Community organizations, missions, relevant policies, and processes.
Sound understanding of intelligence satellite systems.
Expertise in advanced multidisciplinary engineering or related engineering/technical discipline, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment sufficient to apply experimental theories, principles, and concepts to program development, execution, and advisory services.
Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and management skills to conceptualize and effectively lead complex analytic projects with limited supervision; ability to work collectively to find a consensus solution when views differ among agencies, and ability to effectively work independently and within a team or collaborative environment.
Qualifications
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.
Who May Apply
This position is open to the public.
Federal government employees must currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current federal government employees.
Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade.
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.
Benefits
Salary: GGS-12 $117,753-$160,933, GGS-13 $132,751-$181,428 (Washington, DC area)
Full-performance level DCIPS position.
Telework is not available; you must be able to work at the specified location.
Possible hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.
All new DCIPS employees will serve a 2‑year trial period.
Veterans’ Preference applies to eligible candidates.
Overtime may be required outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Travel may be required by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
Financial Disclosure may be required to file OGE Form 450 upon appointment and annually.
If selected for a DAWIA coded position, must meet certification requirements and maintain 80 continuous learning points every 24 months.
Geographic Mobility Agreement may require directed reassignment for mission effectiveness or career development.
Information Assurance certification must be achieved within six months of assignment.
Certain positions may be deemed emergency essential.
Location
Chantilly, VA 20151
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. Veterans’ Preference applies to eligible candidates as defined in the regulations. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
Privacy Act Notice
We use this information to determine qualifications for employment. This information is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
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