Technology Transition & Transfer (T3) Program Manager
About The Position
The Advanced Systems and Technology (AS&T) Directorate is responsible for discovering, researching, developing, and transitioning revolutionary and innovative technologies to the rest of organization. We have an exciting opportunity for a high performing individual to serve as the Technology Transition & Transfer (T3) Program Manager. Tech Transfer plays a critical role in discovering, on-boarding, and transitioning technology from non-traditional partners across industry, academia, and other government agencies. This position supports NRO's Federal Laboratory, the Space Reconnaissance Lab (SRL). The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Non-Supervisor, Technology Transition and Transfer Dept PM, GGS 12-13, occupational series 0801. More information on the occupational series can be viewed on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website. This is a full-time position that is open from 2026-10-05 to 2026-10-19. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 2026-10-19.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline
- Documented ability to build partnerships across an organization
- Documented ability to lead change and innovation within an organization
- Demonstrated leadership and technical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a science or engineering discipline or a related field
- Systems Engineering experience and education/training
- Experience as a program manager or contracting officer's technical representative
- Experience working with academia for research and development
- Experience working with Basic and Fundamental Research
- Experience building partnerships within the Intelligence Community
- Familiarity with In-Q-Tel
- Familiarity with FAR and non-FAR based acquisitions
- Working knowledge of NRO mission areas
Responsibilities
- Engage across the organization, with other government agencies, national laboratories, industry, and academia to identify capability needs and partnership opportunities.
- Oversee or participate in contract acquisitions, both FAR and non-FAR based.
- Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) for acquisition and research and development projects to advance current and future intelligence needs.
- Be responsible for one or more programs that comprise multiple research projects.
- Shape how NRO plans for future technology, research, and development.
Benefits
- May offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management's discretion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
