Chief Of Staff - Senior Level

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.

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Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO

NRO positions are Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) positions in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C.

• You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic background investigations, including polygraph examinations
• You must meet NRO fitness for employment standards
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
• You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• 1601. Applicants must meet the NRO’s conditions of employment, to include, but not limited to:

Where You Will Work

MOD is the single National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) entity that operates 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

The Chief of Staff (CoS) is a key member of the NRO leadership team, and maintains an accurate pulse and active stance on all staff and administrative activities. The NRO consists of military, civilian, and contractor workforce responsible for operating satellite programs. The CoS works closely with partner organizations to include NASA, NGA, and joint service counterparts for host-tenant support. In addition, the CoS is responsible for effective communications with internal and external partners, and stakeholders, while also managing the activities that support the NRO for the smooth orchestration of the day-to-day operations. The CoS allocates resources and establishes procedures & priorities to ensure unit readiness to accomplish the assigned mission.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Senior Level (GG-14/GG-15), Program Managers, occupational series 0340. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click

This position is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. 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 September 12, 2023 to September 26, 2023. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on September 26, 2023.

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

The Chief of Staff will be responsible for the following duties/responsibilities:

• Logistics: Manage and execute the front office budget, to include supplies, facilities, and travel needs, in order to maintain office efficiency, promptness, and functionality. Assist in the planning and procurement of all senior NRO leadership travel, when required. Lead staff coordination, preparation, and execution of any and all senior leadership engagements and official functions requiring detailed timing, tempo, and logistical support.
• Customer Service: Anticipate and prepare for office management requirements and needs. Facilitate and coordinate up, down, and across the NRO to manage and support VIP visits and engagements. Maintain a high standard of support to ensure the NRO presents the best information and facility showing.
• Self-development: Maintain and expand technical and functional proficiency with NRO applications and computer systems in order to process and manage the efficiency of the front office staff. Continue ongoing efforts to sustain trend analysis and staff / mission issues across the team and the NRO in order to support for individuals, as needed, and NRO executive requirements.
• Documents and Correspondence: Draft, review, comment, correct / edit, and guide development of all documents and official correspondence in support of the senior leadership team and support subordinate leaders the same. Actions and efforts should include, but are not limited to, individual and team performance reports, decorations, awards, letters, memorandums, meeting notes, white- or issue-papers, staffing coversheets, and policy documents. Ensure all documents and correspondence presents the best of the NRO.
• Develop standard operating procedures and processes to properly process and archive official records accordingly, and process administrative and personal records, as needed.
• Office Management and Administration: Lead sustained and enhanced support to the Chief of Facility and Deputy Chief of Facility of the NRO in the execution of managerial activities across the support staff and key leadership in several divisions. Collaborate and strengthen the integration and synchronization of functions with Mission Partners.

What You Need

• Strong customer focus with an ability to learn the missions and functions of various Intelligence Community and DoD organizations.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to in include the ability to negotiate solutions across organizational boundaries.
• Experience with strategic planning and communications, to include establishing plans of actions and milestones.
• Superb executive interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with personnel at all levels, and to represent the organization in a professional manner.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to plan, set goals, and determine strategies for accomplishing results; ability to monitor and evaluate progress toward goals.

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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding the NRO business practices, business tools, and corporate decision-making processes.

Other Information

• Overtime Statement: MAY be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Financial Disclosure: MAY be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Travel Statement: MAY be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Location

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Salary

2023 Salary range for Las Cruces, New Mexico area:

GG-14: $117,522 - $152,775

GG-15: $138,236 - $179,705

• This position is a Senior 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-14/15 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

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.

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

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

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