Technical Analyst with STEM Master's/PhD degree (ETIC) - Full Performance
Company: National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: March 19, 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 WorkDo you enjoy designing, creating, and exploring
possibilities? Are you a recently graduated or a candidate for a
STEM Master's or Doctorate degree 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? -If so, the National
Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for you!The NRO seeks
recently graduated or early career STEM Master's or Doctorate
degree professionals to serve as Technical Analysts. - NRO will
select multiple motivated, team-focused, highly qualified
individuals to engage in the NRO mission by applying creative
solutions to complex technical and operational problems.Selectees
will join the Advanced Systems & Technologies Research Open
Laboratory Environment (ASTROLABE) office as a member of the
Enterprise Technical Innovation Corps (ETIC). During their 1-2 year
assignment in ASTROLABE, ETIC activities focus on developing the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a technical leader
within the Government with direction aimed at learning the NRO,
understanding emerging technology, and applying this knowledge to
help advance NRO programs. The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for
consideration against current and future opportunities for Entry
Level or Full Performance Level (GG-09 to GG-12), Technical
Analysts, occupational series 0801, 1301, or 1501. 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.
This is a full-time position that is open until filled.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.What You Will Be Doing - -
Prepare, provide, and evaluate
conventional plans, designs, design specifications, and related
documentation determining and/or executing actions for a wide range
of assignments involving a combination of complex features.Provide
advice to senior colleagues and/or management officials responsible
for broad program operations.Research trends and patterns; develop
new methods and criteria; propose new policies and practices;
conduct technical analysis and field laboratory work to achieve
products or services.Evaluate the value and applicability of new or
improved technology, strategies, trends, or applications.Assess
project and program effectiveness interacting with NRO-user
community with respect to system and/or operational
requirements.Provide expertise and advice on program planning and
policy-making functions covering a broad range of engineering and
scientific program and plans. Develop and advise on and implement
critical projects and/or segments of NRO programs, projects, or
activities.Initiate and conduct thorough and comprehensive
analytical studies or other complex studies involving varied
subject matters. Studies vary in complexity based on scenario and
the number of analytical models employed. Define the problem,
formulate scope, establish objectives, formulate methodologies,
coordinate research contributions of others and identify
significant findings. Produce insightful findings, alternative
courses of action, solutions to critical problems, etc., which have
significant impact in changing or improving practical and/or
theoretical concept development to future special
operations.Conduct systemic exploration of problems and analysis of
alternatives. Present trend analysis data ascertaining potential
problem areas. Define the problems involved, formulate concepts in
addressing these problems, and review and evaluate the final
outcomes of the study. Identify and clarify major factors and
issues of the study. Establish the objectives and approach;
formulate methodologies; and plans, advise on and coordinate study
activities.Plan, execute and report on original studies or ongoing
studies requiring a fresh approach to resolve new problems,
modifying and adapting standard procedures, methods and techniques
to address problems.Plan, coordinate, implement, test, and conduct
projects, serving as an advisor to other scientists or
engineers.Perform scientific and technical evaluation, correlation,
synthesis and presentation or important data in a complex field
making significant technical and scientific recommendations and
decisions.What You Need - This position requires Science,
Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Master's or Doctorate
degree which falls in the 0801, 1301, or 1501 OPM occupational
series. - Degree areas are outlined below:
For the 0801 Series:Degree:
Professional Engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must:
(1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum
accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2)
include differential and integral calculus and courses (more
advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the
following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a)
statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain
relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d)
thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and
properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure
to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental
engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil
mechanics, or electronics.
For the 1301 Series: Degree: physical
science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester
hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such
as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
For the 1501 Series: Degree:
Mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be
in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level)
that is appropriate for the position.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. - Desired Qualifications
Computer and Data Science with
emphasis on Autonomy, Machine Learning, and Data NetworksAerospace,
Electrical, Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Controls,
Communications, Signals ProcessingPhysics with emphasis on Remote
SensingMathematics 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.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 .Geographic Mobility Agreement: May be subject to directed
reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness, and/or
career development.Information Assurance (IA): Must achieve the
appropriate IA certification within six months of
assignment.Emergency Essential: Certain positions are deemed
emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all
position requirements.LocationChantilly, VASalary2023 salary range
for the Washington, DC area: GG-09: -$64,957 - $84,441.GG-11:
$78,592 - $102,166GG 12: $94,199- $122,459**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-09, GG-11, or GG-12 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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