Acquisition Lead

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For sixty years the NRO has developed acquired launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for Americas 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 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

• 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 DoWI 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 DoWI 1400.25 Volume 300.

• Serve as the project engineer responsible for design fabrication integration and test of payloads as they move through the system acquisition process;
• Serve as the Interface and lead industry and government support team to resolve payload segment development issues and accomplish delivery;
• Prepare provide and evaluate conventional plans designs design specifications and related documentation;
• Determine and/or execute actions for a wide range of activities involving combinations of complex features and technologies;
• Provides findings and recommendations to senior colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program execution;
• Evaluate the value and applicability of new or improved technology strategies trends or applications;
• Serves as a technical authority and/or Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR)
• Manage issues and risks to balance lifecycle cost schedule and technical performance;
• Conduct technical analyses to demonstrate desired product performance/specifications;
• Assess project and program effectiveness;
• Participate during payload/space vehicle integration payload calibration and launch operations;
• Serve as an authoritative expert and consultant on a broad program a highly specialized field or for assignments which affects national or international interests.

• Bachelor of Science technical degree (engineering mathematics computer science or physical science) or documented work experience exhibiting equivalent technical skills.
• Program Management and technical management expertise are highly desirable (i.e. cost performance schedule and technical reporting) to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Early acquisition lifecycle experience focusing on RFI evaluation market research and RFP development processes are also highly desirable.
• Knowledge of DoW and Intelligence Community (IC) organizations missions relevant policies and processes.
• Sound understanding of intelligence satellite systems.
• 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 program 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 collectively to find a consensus solution when views differ among agencies and ability to effectively work independently and within a team or collaborative environment.

• 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.
• Geographic Mobility Agreement: MAY be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness and/or career development.
• Information Assurance (IA): Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment.
• Emergency Essential: Certain positions MAY be deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.