Deputy Data Manager

0WE ARE THE NRO

For sixty 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.

Learn more at NRO.gov.

Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
 

• 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
   

Where You Will Work

The position serves as a National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Cadre Technical Analyst providing technical and professional advice on engineering, physical science or mathematical/statistical issues affecting the NRO. The position is assigned to Business Plans & Operations (BPO) Directorate, Cost and Acquisition Assessment Group (CAAG) within the NRO. This position serves as a CAAG Team Deputy Lead which may include leading contractor teams in conducting data-centric projects and cost estimates. The position requires the technical ability to participate in both development and management of technical cost analysis methods, models, and tools; data engineering; data infrastructure; automation; software applications; and data science efforts cost analyses of NRO space and ground systems. In addition, this position may support independent cost estimates for new and ongoing NRO space and ground major system acquisition programs. The work requires making many decisions to resolve specific complex or intricate issues and problems; developing new methods and criteria; and proposing new policies and practices. Oversight responsibilities of the position may require NRO Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) qualification within NRO policy-defined timelines.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance Level (GG-13/14), Technical Analysts, and occupational series 0801/1301/1501. 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 from December 5th, 2024 to December 19th, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on December 19th, 2024.

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 IAW DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.
• 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 IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.
   

What You Will Be Doing  
 

• Lead the preparation and review of wide-ranging cost analyses supporting D/NRO, PDD/DNRO and/or D/BPO requests. Effectuate analyses providing greater insights into the resources expended for the acquisition of complex systems and services as well as the resources utilized by NRO as an organization through staff coordination and meetings with the NRO leadership.
• Prepare, provide, and evaluate in the development of cost, performance, and effectiveness assessments of resource at the various states of planning, designing, manufacturing and operations of programs, applying an in-depth knowledge of analytic theories and practices. - Advise personnel on matters pertaining to the development, availability, and application of analytic methodologies. Perform investigative studies involving the development or application of methodologies, which extend beyond the present state of the art or involve and require highly superior analysis products.
• Conduct extensive systematic exploration of problems of an unprecedented nature. Responsible for unique, very-difficult-to-define tasks requiring unconventional approaches and the application and adaptation of sophisticated analytical techniques. Plan and perform investigations to develop new methods and means of validating findings.
• Plan, arrange, and manages collection of historical cost, performance, and effectiveness data and establish relationships between system characteristics and design criteria. Determine variables that drive cost, performance and effectiveness and derive mathematical expressions which best characterize interrelationships. Test these results for statistical validity.
• Advise personnel on matters pertaining to the development, availability, and application of analytic methodologies. Perform investigative studies involving the development or application of methodologies, which extend beyond the present state of the art or involve and require highly superior analysis products.
• Maintains interactions with contractor personnel to evaluate and correct development activities or provide technical and managerial consultations to team managers when problem areas arise.
   

What You Need 

This position requires a Bachelor’s in Science degree, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) which falls in the 0801/1301/1501 OPM occupational series. 

Minimum four years of government acquisition experience or equivalent.

Expertise in advanced multidisciplinary engineering or related engineering/technical discipline, concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment sufficient to apply experimental theories, principles, and concepts to project development, execution, and advisory services. Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and management skills to conceptualize and effectively lead complex analytic projects with limited supervision; ability to work collegially to find a consensus solution when views differ among agencies, and ability to effectively work independently and within a team or collaborative environment.

Desired Qualifications
 

• Program Management or technical management expertise is highly desirable (i.e., cost, performance, schedule, and technical reporting) to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Sound understanding of intelligence satellite systems.
• Proven critical thinking skills and reasoning skills as demonstrated by experience in preparing analytical assessments and other written products with emphasis on clear organization, and concise, and logical presentation to include an assessment or recommendation supporting by data or research.
• Mastery knowledge of and ability to apply analytic, diagnostic, and qualitative techniques sufficient to produce authoritative analytical products (such as test plans and final reports) and the ability to employ new methodological approaches to analyze information.
   

Other Information
 

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

Location

Chantilly, VA

Salary

This position meets the qualifications for Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) STEM pay for NRO Cadre employees and candidates as authorized by the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security’s (OUSD(I&S)).  Cadre employees and candidates are eligible to receive STEM pay if they are currently serving in a STEM designated position. Should a Cadre employee or candidate earning STEM pay change positions within the organization, they must be assigned to another STEM qualifying position in order to continue to remain eligible for STEM pay.  Otherwise, Cadre employees and Candidates Generally would be transitioned to the DCIPS GG Pay Scale. For more information on STEM pay, visit https://dcips.defense.gov/Human-Resources/Compensation/

2024 STEM Salary ranges:

GG-13: $129,239 – 168,015

GG-14: $144,354 - $187,662

**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-13/14 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 DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.

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.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants  
   

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

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 Hiring@nro.mil.

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