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Principal Deputy Director of OP&S

National Reconnaissance Office

Chantilly, VA | Full Time

$159k-201k (estimate)

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Principal Deputy Director of OP&S

$159k-201k (estimate)

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National Reconnaissance Office is Hiring a Principal Deputy Director of OP&S Near Chantilly, VA

WE ARE THE NRO For over 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 This is an excepted service, Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL), Tier 2, position.NRO’s Office of Policy and Strategy (OP&S) reports directly to the Director of NRO (DNRO) and is accountable for successfully shaping and driving internal NRO, national, DoD, IC, civil space, commercial and international policies and strategies related to overhead reconnaissance, all in support of the over-arching goal of forging an NRO policy and strategy foundation that enables NRO leadership and personnel to accomplish their mission and objectives. OP&S is also responsible for managing NRO mission compliance consistent with relevant DoD and ODNI policies and directives, while ensuring that effective enterprise-level governance is developed and implemented across the NRO. In performing these functions, OP&S works with a broad range of NRO and interagency partners on overhead-related policy and strategy issues, foreign relations and international cooperation activities, and civil and commercial space-related issues in order to build and maintain strategic relationships and efforts that allow the DNRO to affect agendas, shape thinking, and influence outcomes.The Principal Deputy Director of OP&S (PDD/OP&S), a DISL, Tier 2 position, is responsible for leading, supporting, and advancing the broad spectrum of OP&S mission goals independently or in concert with the Deputy Director OP&S (DD/OP&S) in support of the D/OP&S. In this regard, the PDD/OP&S is expected to lead or participate in key, high-visibility space and overhead reconnaissance policy activities and issues, both within the NRO and with multiple external organizations and partners in the U.S. Government, commercial, and international areas. 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 Friday, 29 March 2024 through Friday, 5 April 2024. Applicant packages must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, 5 April 2024.Who May Apply

This position is open to current Federal civilian employees who are senior officers.
The NRO is only accepting external applicants through this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply through the internal NRO job announcement.

What You Will Be Doing

The PDD/OP&S is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of OP&S operations, to include review of all substantive products on behalf of D/OP&S, preparation and execution of the OP&S budget, oversight of OP&S contracting activities, daily task prioritization and quality control, government personnel management (with emphasis on OP&S first-line supervisors and the OP&S executive staff), and advising the D/OP&S on all matters of OP&S concern.
When the D/OP&S is unavailable, the PDD/OP&S acts on his/her behalf in all matters and frequently represents him/her at senior NRO functions as well as representing D/OP&S and the NRO at executive-level national and international policy coordination functions.
The PDD/OP&S also represents OP&S on NRO Mission, Business, and IT Executive Committees and other internal NRO decision fora.
The PDD/OP&S is responsible for the preparation and execution of comprehensive training and professional development plans as well as ensuring that resources, including personnel, are properly aligned to accomplish the OP&S mission. In concert with the DD/OP&S and line supervisors, the PDD develops corrective action plans to improve processes as required and has approval authority for purchase orders, equipment requests, and time and attendance reporting.
The PDD/OP&S serves as an NRO expert for all matters related to national space policy/strategy-related directives such as: the U.S. National Space Policy, National Space Transportation Policy, and National Security Space Strategy; other pertinent space policies/strategies relating to overhead reconnaissance; and the policy actions and apparatus of ODNI and DoD in order to maintain situational awareness, affect agendas, shape thinking, and influence outcomes consistent with NRO priorities and plans.
The incumbent supports the D/OP&S regarding policy/strategy endeavors of the Executive Office of the President and key partnership mechanisms such as the Joint Space Warfighting Forum and Space Executive Committee.

Controls Over WorkThe position reports directly to the D/OP&S. The D/OP&S provides the PDD/OP&S with broad, strategic direction regarding partnerships, priorities, and policies that the incumbent independently interprets and acts upon. The incumbent reports accomplishments, issues, and risks through direct communication with the D/OP&S and the Director, NRO. The efforts and decisions of the PDD/OP&S are considered authoritative and are accepted without significant changes. QualificationsIntelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualifications (SOCQs) - Leading the Intelligence Enterprise: Required for all senior executive positions effective 1 October 2010. This SOCQ involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the IC's mission and to lead and leverage cross organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this Standard is a deep understanding of the Intelligence enterprise (or other comparable interagency or multi-organizational environment) and a shared commitment to the IC's core values.IC Senior Officers have a responsibility to share information and knowledge to achieve results, in that regard are expected to build effective networks and alliances; actively engage these peers and stakeholders; involve them in key decision; and effectively leverage these networks to achieve significant results. Senior officers are expected to create an environment that promotes employee engagement, collaboration, integration, information and knowledge sharing, and the candid, open exchange of diverse points of view. Applicants,
please write to the following. No more than one page per competency. Current IC senior officers do not need to provide responses to the ICSOCQs. :(1) Collaboration and Integration: Build, leverage, and lead collaborative networks with key peers and stakeholders across the IC and/or other government/private-sector organizations, or professional/technical disciplines to achieve significant joint/multi-agency mission outcomes. Integrate joint/multi-agency activities effectively exercising collaborative plans that realize mutual IC, joint, or multi-organizational goals.(2) Enterprise Focus: IC Senior officers are expected to demonstrate a deep understanding of how the missions, structures, leaders, and cultures of the various IC components interact and connect; synthesize resources, information and other inputs to effectively integrate and align component, IC, and the United States Government interests and activities to achieve IC-wide, national, and international priorities. Senior officers are expected to encourage and support Joint Duty assignments and developmental experiences that develop and reinforce enterprise focus among their subordinates. Candidates assessed against the component must understand the roles, missions, capabilities, and organizational and political realities of the intelligence enterprise; apply that understanding to drive joint, interagency, or multi-organizational mission accomplishment. Understand how organizations, resources, information, and processes within the IC interagency/multi-organizational environment interact with and influence one another; apply that understanding to solve complex interagency or multi-organizational problems.(3) Values-Centered Leadership: IC Senior officers are expected to personally embody, advance and reinforce
IC core values. Senior officers are expected to demonstrate and promote departmental and/or component values. Candidates assessed against this competency must demonstrate:A Commitment to selfless service and excellence in support of the IC's mission, as well as to preserving, protecting, and defending the Nation's laws and liberties. The Integrity and Courage (moral, intellectual, and physical) to seek and speak the truth, to innovate, and to change things for the better, regardless of personal or professional risk. Collaboration as members of a single IC-wide team, respecting and leveraging the diversity of all members of the IC, their background, their sources and methods, and their points of view. Promote, reinforce, and reward IC, departmental/component core values in the workforce and ensure that actions, policies, and practices are aligned with, and embody those values. Ensure that organizational strategies, policies, procedures, and actions give appropriate focus, attention, and commitment to diversity of people, points of view, ideas, and insights.Technical QualificationsAll applicants for this senior officer position must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. All applicants must respond. Please limit your written statements to two pages per technical qualification.

Demonstrated experience in leading policy and strategy development and implementation, and in successfully operating within senior IC and DOD forums. Also have proven knowledge of the structure, function, and inter-relationship of IC, DOD, interagency, and international partnership efforts in national space policy development, particularly in relation to overhead reconnaissance.
Proficiency in formulating, implementing, and assessing agency strategy and policy, including but not limited to aspects such as organizational efficiency and mission accomplishment.
Fundamental understanding of NRO capabilities, priorities, requirements processes, and substantive issues, especially as they pertain to space operations and overhead reconnaissance.
Demonstrated experience in executive-level skills/capabilities, strong interpersonal skills, negotiating expertise, and exceptional oral/written communication abilities, as well as an ability to work effectively and collaboratively across organizational lines (to include across agency lines) in an environment of tight deadlines, resources, and competing priorities.

Other Significant Facts and RequirementsExcepted Service: This position is an Excepted Service, Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position under authorities of the U.S. Code Title 10, Section 1601 and 1607, dated 20 July 1999.A Joint Duty Assignment (JDA) Program certification is required for promotion or assignment into an Intelligence Community Senior Officer position. DISL Probationary Period: Newly appointed DISL employees (including DISES moving into a DISL position) must complete a one-year DISL Probationary Period if not previously satisfied.Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required to qualify for this position.Drug-Free Workplace: Position is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent subject to continued pre-employment and random drug testing thereafter.Security Clearance: Position is designated critical-sensitive and incumbent must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. Employee remains subject to initial and periodic Counterintelligence Polygraphs and the terms of their signed NDA.Financial Disclosure: The incumbent is required to submit an initial OGE 278e (Financial Disclosure) within in 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation.Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in related field; advanced degree preferred. Combinations or education and experience considered.Duty Hours: The incumbent is required to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.Travel: Domestic and international TDY may be required. Incumbent may be required to travel by military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of assigned tasks.Submission PackageRequired Documents for Current Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Applicants, including DISL, DISES, and other IC Component senior officers. Please provide the following unless otherwise stipulated below:If you have required documentation that is classified, please email it to: NRO-SEMO@nro.ic.gov

Resume
Technical Qualifications: a narrative statement specifically addressing each mandatory technical qualification. Each statement should not exceed two pages per Technical Qualification.
Joint Duty Credit Certification: Provide a copy of your completed Joint Duty Assignment (JDA_ SF-50) or an adjudicated IC JDA claim form. For more information regarding the IC Joint Duty Program, please refer to https://www.icjointduty.gov
Last two performance appraisals
SF-50 proving current Federal civilian status

Required Documents for current Federal SES and SL applicants outside the IC. Please provide the following unless otherwise stipulated below:If you have required documentation that is classified, please email it to: NRO-SEMO@nro.ic.gov

Resume
Technical Qualifications: a narrative statement specifically addressing each mandatory technical qualification. Each statement should not exceed two pages per Technical Qualification.
Intelligence Community Senior Core Qualifications (ICSOCQs): A narrative statement specifically addressing all three identified competency areas. Separate attachment of one page maximum per competency.
Last two performance appraisals
SF-50 proving current Federal civilian status

LocationChantilly, VASalary2024 DISL, T2 salary range: $ 147,649-213,000Hiring IncentivesThe NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.Trial PeriodAll new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period, if not previously satisfied.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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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 NoticePrivacy 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