Director, Network Services Group

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)•Chantilly, VA

10d•$186,207 - $209,600•Onsite

About The Position

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is seeking a Director for the Network Services Group (NSG) within the Communications Systems Directorate (COMM). This senior officer position is responsible for leading the acquisition and operations of network services and capabilities, impacting the entire Intelligence Community. The NSG securely connects missions through innovative global network solutions 24/7/365, operating and maintaining one of the world's largest global networks. This includes a global backbone, wide, local, and campus networks, and command and telemetry networks. The NSG also provides network engineering and implementation services, including network access to industry partners. The group is responsible for strategic planning and execution to ensure global network services, capacity, and availability meet growing demand and industry best practices. The NSG Director will develop and implement the NRO Network Strategy to modernize and simplify the network, anticipate demand, scale networks, and improve global resilience. They will also support partners in implementing Zero Trust Architecture capabilities. The NSG has a diverse portfolio with a significant budget and a staff of Government Civilian, Military, and support contractors working with hundreds of network service provider contractors and industry partners.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing.
Subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations.
Extensive knowledge and experience overseeing the full life cycle of IT and transport services to include acquisition, engineering, development, and operations of state-of-the-art IT and cybersecurity systems and services in support of national security missions.
Seasoned and adaptive interpersonal, communication, leadership, team building and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively execute executive reasoning/function skills to persuade, negotiate, unify, adjust, recalibrate, motivate, and drive decision-making in time sensitive, high-stress, high-stakes environments.
Demonstrated executive presence and political acumen with ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization, work across organizational boundaries, and objectively steer organizations to a common ground in order to advance mission.
Intelligence Community and/or DOW experience.
Extensive knowledge and experience in acquiring state-of-art terrestrial network or other comparable complex IT systems and services in support of national defense missions.
Extensive knowledge and experience in overseeing the operations and maintenance of terrestrial network or other comparable complex IT systems and services.
Demonstrated experience in written and oral communications skills.
A 3-year service agreement (Form DD2889) to stay in this position for at least that amount of time.
Advanced level certification in Program Management or Practitioner level certification in Engineer & Technical Management.
Desired 10 years of acquisition experience or equivalent, 4 of which were in a CAP, KLP, or equivalent position.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

Leads and manages the organization and activities responsible for engineering, acquiring, implementing, and supporting NRO's end-to-end terrestrial network capabilities and services.
Develops and executes programs, in collaboration with NRO partners, for connectivity and resiliency requirements supporting diverse missions.
Serves as the NRO representative at high-level conferences and meetings with the Department of War, the Intelligence Community, Foreign partners, and industry partners.
Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors; advising staff on policies, procedures, and directives; selecting candidates for vacant positions; developing performance standards; explaining performance expectations; appraising performance; recommending awards; correcting performance or conduct problems; encouraging employee development; and approving leave.