Intel Specialist - Mid Level

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 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 

Mission Operations Directorate (MOD) is the single National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) entity that operate all NRO systems to deliver intelligence value to national decision makers, the Intelligence Community, and warfighters. We continually innovate how we deliver, employ, and integrate NRO systems to solve the most challenging intelligence problems while identifying and defining critical future capabilities. We defend and fight through crisis and conflict in concert with U.S. and allied mission partners.

As part of the MOD team, you will…
… be empowered to provide direct mission impact to end users
… have global reach
… have the ability to do hands-on work with cutting-edge technology
… have the ability to work with all NRO acquisitions and systems
… work in a truly dynamic, rewarding environment
… gain invaluable experience for future assignments

As a member of the Current Operations Division at ADF-C, on the watch floor on an operations crewmember on shift, you will serve as an expert technician, responsible for complex, difficult, strategic assignments in a given area of responsibility. This work requires providing professional, technical data analysis in the area of expertise and coordinating projects undertaken with other organizations. Advises higher-level officials and groups working on specific problems related to the area of responsibility.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance level (GG-11/12), Intelligence Specialists, occupational series 0132. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.

This position is located in Aurora, Colorado. 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 April 3, 2024 to April 17, 2024.  Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on April 17, 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.
• This position may not qualify for the appointment of a reemployed federal annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.

What You Will Be Doing  

Applicant must have direct applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.  

• Serves as a technical data analyst for an assigned intelligence function or process. Gathers, compiles, and interprets pertinent data using various collection techniques and from various sources and formats.
• Conducts data analysis, draws conclusions and estimated probability using knowledge of current and past situations, and understanding of the significance of conditions and trends in the area of specialization.  Identifies trends and changes in the subject matter field. Accurately interprets study results.
• Presents findings and recommendations to superiors and policy makers.
• On an as needed basis, maintains continuous work-wide situational awareness with real-time tip-offs to senior Operations Controllers for high interest events. Collaborates with multi-discipline analysts across the community and shares situational awareness information harvested from these on line collaborative environments.  
• Advise senior NRO leaders on significant and critical factors to refine the NRO mission, operational commitments, and capabilities; assist in preparing talking papers; and other summary information to update key staff on the status and capability of commitments.
• Provide updates and presentations to NRO senior leadership on the analysis of areas of improvement to the mission; and administrative and crisis support to the NROC as necessary.
• Provide situational awareness briefings to NRO Seniors during crises, and in support of NRO yearly readiness exercises.

• Support team excellence by identifying, obtaining, evaluating, and combining various data sources, thereby improving how the office describes the magnitude and impact of findings in audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Build data models, tools, and appropriate data visualizations and/or dashboards to tell the data story and clearly articulate results to key decision makers.
• Communicate various forms of data through analysis at all levels.

What You Need 

• Seeks or collects and synthesizes information from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective, unbiased manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgement, and to enable strategic and leadership decision making.
• Keeps managers aware of the status of projects being managed, including timeframes and document requirements, and key operational issues through formal and informal communications
• Recommends changes to forms, documents, procedures, policies that will increase the effectiveness of the project area.
• Ensures information is complete and accurate and follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Teamwork - Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between work units, Directorates and other groups (both internal and external).

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. 

Rotational Assignment

This position requires a three-year rotational assignment agreement with possible extensions of two-years. Approved extensions will be in one-year increments based on mission requirements. At the conclusion of the rotational assignment, the position’s occupant will be required to relocate to NRO Headquarters, Chantilly, VA or another acceptable assignment within the NRO.

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.
• Mobility Statement: Mobility is a condition of employment.

Location

Aurora, CO

Telework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location(s).

Salary

2024 salary range for the Aurora, CO area:

GG-11 $80,665 - $104,861. 

GG-12 $96,684 - $125,685. 

**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 – 11/12 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 Incentives

The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.

Trial Period

All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.

Veterans’ Preference

DoD 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 Policy

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  

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Federal 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:

• An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
• An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
• An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.

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.

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