WE ARE THE NRO
For over 60 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.
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
Where You Will Work
Do you enjoy designing, creating, and exploring possibilities? Are you a recently graduated or a candidate for a STEM Doctorate degree looking for an exciting challenge? Does designing complex and innovative overhead reconnaissance systems interest you? Does a career with an out of this world mission sound intriguing?
If so, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for you!
The NRO seeks recently graduated or early career STEM Doctorate degree professionals to serve as Technical Analysts. NRO will select multiple motivated, team-focused, highly qualified individuals to engage in the NRO mission by applying creative solutions to complex technical and operational problems.
Selectees will join the Advanced Systems & Technologies Research Open Laboratory Environment (ASTROLABE) office as a member of the Enterprise Technical Innovation Corps (ETIC). During their 1-2 year assignment in ASTROLABE, ETIC activities focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a technical leader within the Government with direction aimed at learning the NRO, understanding emerging technology, and applying this knowledge to help advance NRO programs.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance Level (GG-11 to GG-12), Technical Analysts, occupational series 0801, 1301, or 1501. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.
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 until filled.
Who May Apply
What You Will Be Doing
What You Need
This position requires Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Doctorate degree which falls in the 0801, 1301, or 1501 OPM occupational series.
Desired Qualifications
Location
Chantilly, VA
**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 or GG-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.
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.
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