Acquisition Program Manager - Senior​/Expert

Overview

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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• 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.

Are you a negotiator? Do you enjoy managing or overseeing complex legal agreements or contracts? Are you a finance, accounting, business, or economics professional looking for an exciting challenge? Does managing multi‑million‑dollar acquisition and procurement contracts for reconnaissance satellite systems, ensuring the safety and security of the United States, interest you? Does a career with an “out of this world” mission sound intriguing?

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Senior Level Acquisition Program Management Officers, occupational series 1101.

• This position is open to the public.
• Federal government employees: you must currently be at the grade level or higher indicated in this announcement. This is not a promotion opportunity; if selected, 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 DoDI 1400.25 Volume 2006.
• The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement; current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.
• This position does not qualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant per IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.

• Lead activities with functional specialists, including contracting, engineering, manufacturing program control, configuration/data management, test, and logistics and operations support.
• Manage cost, schedule, and performance of complex contracts to develop, deliver, and sustain overhead reconnaissance systems, including spacecraft hardware, ground and communication components, and mission software applications.
• Provide authoritative recommendations, briefings, and other formal and informal feedback and status to management on all aspects.
• Provide input in source selection and assessing contractor performance during all acquisition phases, including operations.
• Collaborate with senior contract officers on complex contract awards and ensure program objectives are achieved within stringent cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements.
• Oversee identification and implementation of risk management strategies for large‑scale programs to address areas of concern or potential gaps.
• Direct, coordinate, and oversee work through subordinate supervisors (when applicable).
• Apply systems engineering principles, techniques, services, and practices at the appropriate level of the architecture to ensure a disciplined approach to meeting intelligence needs with NRO systems.

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a related occupation (Management, Engineering, Science, etc.) is qualifying for this level and is highly desirable, or you may qualify based on experience.
• Applicant must have directly applicable minimum of 8 years of experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) coded positions: if selected, the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 48 months after accepting the position. Individual shall maintain at least 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system. DAWIA requirements may be located at the Defense Acquisition University website.
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