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    Deputy Chief, Collections Optimization Branch - Aurora, United States - National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

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    WE 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.

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    Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO

    • You must be a U.S. Citizen
    • You must be 18 years of age or older
    • 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 Mission Operations Directorate (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 AeroSpace Data Facility – Colorado (ADF-C) is a tenant of Buckley Space Force Base, a complex multi-mission, joint military service installation.

    As the Deputy Chief, Collections Optimization Branch you will supervise multiple projects focused on initiatives to sustain, enhance and design Multi-INT synchronization activities for Intelligence Community (IC) clients. Work closely with users, developers and key stakeholders to direct teams charged wit the integration of multi-INT capabilities in to executable multi-INT synchronization strategies. You will lead the evaluation of new, unique and innovative multi-INT data application concepts, techniques and technologies for application into multi-INT synchronization and data discovery activities. Leverage IC expertise in analytical, technical and collaborative work to enable multi-INT requirements generation, multi-INT tactics, techniques and procedures development, multi-INT data discovery and multi-INT concept of operations development to meet mission tasks and objectives. Work independently and in a team environment to provide analytic, collection and technical support focused on the development of new capabilities against difficult intelligence problems.

    This position is located in Aurora, Colorado. 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
    • 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 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 Volume 300.
    What You Will Be Doing

    As a SENTIENT Mission Supervisor (Collections Optimization Branch Deputy) at ADF-C, you'll work with mission partners and end users understand their operational landscape and mission environment in an effort to inform and enable the use of SENTIENT Ops. You'll gain an understanding of the various collection platforms as you explore new data sources, craft effective queries and combine information from disparate sources. You'll learn to apply client tradecraft as you help build collection strategies for optimizing National Technical Means (NTM) assets. Additionally, you will be involved in driving integration of key Ops Floor elements to drive efficiencies across the TCPED cycle. This is a chance to define your Multi-INT expertise, develop new skills in collection management, sense-making, data modeling and share your skills with other analysts. You will focus on growing a team to deliver the best support and help define and the critical needs of the IC.

    What You Need
    • Knowledge of the capabilities and operations employment of one or more intelligence fields.
    • Knowledge of NTM architecture and capabilities.
    • Knowledge of current intelligence systems and tools.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) organizations, missions, relevant policies, processes.
    • Ability to interact with all levels of client and mission partners.
    • Ability to be self-motivated to work independently and in a team environment.
    • Ability to be flexible to changing situations.
    Highly Desired
    • Experience with Combatant Command operations, including analysis, collection management and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and force disposition.
    • BA or BS degree and 6 years of experience with mission management. MA or MS degree and 3 years with mission management.
    • 7+ years of experience with the IC.
    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.

    Rotational Assignment

    This position requires a three-year rotational assignment agreement with possible extensions of two-years. Approved extensions will be in one-year increments based on mission requirements. At the conclusion of the rotational assignment, the position's occupant will be required to relocate to NRO Headquarters, Chantilly, VA or another acceptable assignment within the NRO.

    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.
    Location

    Aurora, CO

    Telework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location(s).

    Salary

    2024 salary range for the Denver, CO area:

    GG-12: $96,684 – $125,685

    GG-13: $114,970 – $149,465

    **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-12 or GG-13 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 Volume 2006.

    Hiring Incentives

    The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management's discretion.

    Trial Period

    All new 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 , 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 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 .

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