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National Reconnaissance Office is Hiring a Public Affairs Specialist – Entry/Full Performance Level Near Chantilly, VA

WE ARE THE NRO The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) focuses on designing, building, launching, and maintaining America's intelligence satellites. Whether creating the latest innovations in satellite technology, contracting with the most cost-efficient industrial supplier, conducting rigorous launch schedules, or providing the highest-quality products to our customers, we never lose focus on who we are working to protect: our Nation and its Citizens. Visit us 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 WorkThe primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Public Affairs Specialist in the NRO Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The position serves as a key member of the NRO's strategic messaging team. The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for internal and external corporate communications, including engagements with the news media, the public, the NRO workforce, and partner agencies and organizations. The office communicates information about the NRO mission, its contributions to national security, priorities, challenges, accomplishments, and innovative initiatives.Communications functions include public affairs planning, writing, producing publications & multimedia products, developing and managing web and social media content, event planning and implementation, media engagement, public outreach, speaker support, and design of displays and exhibits. The person in this position is an expert writer/editor, has excellent organizational and project management skills, keen interpersonal skills, and is able to manage multiple assignments and time-sensitive projects. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication and public affairs initiatives at the NRO, performing duties in a diverse range of public affairs functional areas, including internal and external communications, public and media relations, and social media engagement to promote awareness, understanding, and advocacy of the NRO and its mission. The employee is expected to have considerable knowledge of a variety of communications strategies, techniques, and dissemination methods; sound communication skills; and knowledge and experience with public affairs tradecraft. The position develops media products that are disseminated to multiple audiences through various media.The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Entry/Full Performance Level (GG-7, GG-9, GG-11, or GG-12), Public Affairs Specialist, occupational series 1035. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.Your resume may be considered for other positions for which your skills and experience may be a good match. This is a full-time position that is open from May 16th 2024, to May 30th 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on May 30th 2024.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

Researching topics, conducting interviews, and writing news, feature, and explanatory articles for NRO publications, websites, and blogs to facilitate understanding of the agency’s mission, goals, and strategies to the NRO and Intelligence Community workforces.
Serving as a communications consultant to senior leadership at NRO and, based on assignment, providing substantive advice and counsel on the development of internal communications, strategic communications, and media relations.
Executing a comprehensive NRO communication plan and manage editorial calendars for an assigned area of responsibility that effectively communicates NRO missions, vision, and goals to a specific set of assigned stakeholders. Plans should include, but are not limited to, goals and objectives, situational analysis, key messages, target audiences, and planned communications events, programs, and activities.
Writing and creating powerful content in brand-journalism style for multiple publication mediums, including websites, blogs, social media, leadership messages and more.
Identifying opportunities for NRO senior leadership to speak either virtually or in-person for events internal, across the Intelligence Community, or with other key audiences. Prepare NRO leadership for public affairs engagements, including prepping and gathering materials such as agendas, bios, and talking points.

What You Need

Familiarity of communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques; analytical methods; and interpersonal relations practices. Skill in applying this mastery in developing new methods and approaches in planning, integrating, and evaluating the overall communications program.
Knowledge and skill sufficient for advising top management officials on aspects of the communications program, recommending strategies for all aspects of the NRO’s program, and establishing standards for the development and evaluation of communications and outreach activities for the organization.
Experience of written English to prepare responses to a variety of complex, controversial, or sensitive issues, ensuring completeness and accuracy, proper tone and format, and technical terminology appropriate for an intended audience.
Ability to provide advice on programs involving media relations and agency information. Ability to interpret public policy trends and senior leadership intent to turn them into actionable direction, policy, goals, mission priorities, and original solutions.

Desired Qualifications

At least 1-5 years of relevant experience in a comparable industry or a Master's degree in communications or related field.
Experience working in a public affairs office and leading in all press/media areas, including engaging directly with the press, writing press releases, organizing briefings and events, and pitching new ideas and content.
Knowledge of the NRO and Intelligence Community’s missions, disciplines, and functions.
Direct experience writing and editing using the Associated Press Style Guide.
Knowledge of and demonstrated use of WordPress, SharePoint, or other content management systems.

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. 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.

LocationChantilly, VASalary2024 salary range for the Washington DC area: GG-7: $55,924 - $72,703GG-9: $68,405 - $88,926GG-11: $82,764 - $107,590GG-12: $99,200 - $128,956**This position is an Entry/Full Performance Level 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-7, GG-9, 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 2006Hiring 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. 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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Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal 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:

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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