Deputy Director, Integrated Intelligence SPO (I2SPO)

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)•Chantilly, VA

4d•$169,279 - $197,200•Onsite

About The Position

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is seeking resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Senior Level Acquisition Program Management Officers, occupational series 1101. This role involves managing and overseeing complex legal agreements or contracts, and potentially multi-million-dollar acquisition and procurement contracts for reconnaissance satellite systems. The position is open to the public, and federal government employees must currently be at the GG-15 grade level or higher to apply. Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at a lower grade. 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.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a related occupation (Management, Engineering, Science, etc.) is qualifying for this level and is highly desirable, or you may qualify based on experience.
Applicant must have directly applicable minimum of 8 years of experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.
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 48 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 Functional Area/Tier Required: GG-15: Program Management/Advanced
Employee is expected to meet Continuing Education requirements to maintain DAWIA certification.
If appointed as a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), employee must attend the NRO Acquisition COTR training in NI 30-1-3.
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.
Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum, “Merit Hiring Plan,” dated May 29, 2025, will not be eligible for consideration.
U.S. Citizenship is required
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

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a related occupation (Management, Engineering, Science, etc.) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

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.
Provide authoritative recommendations, briefings, and other formal and informal feedback and status to management on all aspects.
Provide input in source selection and assessing contractor performance during all acquisition phases, including operations.
Collaborate with senior contract officers on complex contract awards and ensures program objectives are achieved within stringent cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements.
Oversee identification and implementation of risk management strategies for large-scale programs to address areas of concerns or potential gaps.
Direct, coordinate, and oversee work through subordinate supervisors (when applicable).
Apply 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.