Satellite General Engineer - Full Performance Level
Company: National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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 .Basic Eligibility For A Position With
The NRO
You must be a U.S. CitizenYou must be
18 years of age or olderYou must be able to obtain and maintain a
TS/SCI security clearanceYou will be subject to pre-employment and
periodic drug testingYou will be subject to pre-employment and
periodic polygraph examinationsFederal Employee Vaccination
Requirement - To ensure compliance with nationwide COVID-19 vaccine
protocols, please visit to review the latest guidance.Where You
Will Work - The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration
against current opportunities for Engineers in the Geospatial
Intelligence Systems Acquisition Directorate (GEOINT). -GEOINT is
the single National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) entity that
acquires and provides launch integration, initialization, and
maintenance of the national imagery space systems to bring valuable
information to the warfighters, analysts, and policy makers. - We
have an exciting mission, focused on delivering the NRO's top
priority programs through innovative acquisition strategies and
technology demonstrations. - Within GEOINT, we maintain a strong
MISSION FOCUS while ensuring our people have the support, training,
and resources they need to be successful.As part of the GEOINT
team, you will------ be poised to provide direct mission impact to
end users--- have global reach with the Intelligence Community,
Department of Defense, our Warfighters, and Industry Partners---
have the ability to work with cutting-edge technology and
software--- have the ability to work with all NRO acquisitions and
systems--- work in a truly dynamic and rewarding environment---
join a diverse and experienced team of innovators, enablers, and
collaborators --- gain invaluable experience for future
assignmentsThe NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration
against current and future opportunities for Full Performance level
(GG-11/GG-12/GG-13), Satellite General Engineer, occupational
series 0801. -For more information on the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM) occupational series, click .Your resume may be
considered for other positions which your skills and experience may
be a good match. Who May Apply
This position is open to the public
and requires U.S. Citizenship plus the ability to hold a Top Secret
Security Clearance.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 accepting external applicants for
this job announcement. -Current NRO Cadre or IC employees should
apply internally or via the Joint Duty Assignment process.What You
Will Be Doing -
Influence and lead acquisitions, to
ensure both requirements and designs address operational needs via
requirements reviews, increment planning sessions, design reviews,
increment demonstrations, etc. - Lead activities with functional
specialists, including contracting, engineering, manufacturing
program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics
and operations support.Manage -cost, schedule, and performance of
complex contracts to develop, deliver, and sustain overhead
reconnaissance systems, including spacecraft hardware, ground and
communication components, and mission software applications.Ensure
the end-to-end operational readiness of new satellite missions, to
include successful delivery satellite payload components;
completion of systems test and operational exercises; development
of initial and final operational capability criteria with
stakeholders; and assessment of ability to support launch,
initialization, and operations.Exposure to Artificial Intelligence
(AI)/Machine Learning (ML) techniques to optimize overhead
collection, operations and data usability.Collaborate with
operational stakeholders both internal and external to the NRO, to
include acquisition offices and mission partners in support of
mission operations.Manage technical issues and risks to minimize
impacts to ensure mission success while minimizing operational
impacts.Apply modern systems engineering principles, techniques,
services, and practices at the appropriate level of the
architecture to ensure a disciplined approach to meeting
intelligence needs with NRO systems.Investigate and make
recommendations to improve mission operations, in areas, such as
efficiency, availability, resiliency, and operability. -Ensure
completion of milestone readiness criteria and coordination with
decision authorities to bring new satellite missions into
operations.Review and evaluate studies, projects, proposals, or
reports.Conducts technical analyses and field work to achieve
desired products or services.What You Need - Bachelor's degree in
Professional Engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must be
in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited
by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).-
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 project
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 collegially to find consensus
solution when views differ among agencies, and ability to
effectively work independently and within a team or collaborative
environment. - Demonstrated written and oral communication skills,
including ability to communicate effectively with people at all
levels of leadership and ability to give effective oral
presentations at levels appropriate to and tailored for different
target audiences. Desired Qualifications and Experience
Experience working in multiple
directorates or with IC agencies.Knowledge of DoD and Intelligence
Community (IC) organizations, missions, relevant policies, and
processesKnowledge of the NRO mission, strategic priorities, and
corporate valuesQualifying 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
Baccalaureate or Graduate Degree:
technical or scientific field such as engineering, physics,
chemistry, biology, mathematics, operations research, engineering
management, or computer science. 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.Geographic
Mobility Agreement: MAY be subject to directed reassignment as
required to address mission effectiveness, and/or career
development.Emergency Essential: Certain positions MAY be deemed
emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all
position requirements.Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act
(DAWIA) coded positions: If selected for a DAWIA coded position,
the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW
the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later
than 24 months after accepting this position. Individual shall
maintain, at a minimum 80 continuous Learning Points every 24
months via the services acquisition management system. DAWIA
requirements may be located at the Defense Acquisition University
website.LocationChantilly, VATelework is not available and you must
be able to work at the specified location(s).Salary2023 salary
range for the Washington, DC area: - - GG-11: $78,592 - $102,166 -
- GG-12: $94,199 - $122,459 - - GG-13: $112,015 - $145,617 -**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, GG-12 or GG-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 IncentivesThe NRO may offer hiring incentives and other
entitlements at management's discretion.Trial PeriodAll new will be
required to serve a 2-year trial period. Veterans' PreferenceDoD
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
PolicyThe 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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