IT Project Manager

We Are The NRO
For over sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated satellites that form the foundation for America's advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, the NRO collects and delivers the best space‑based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.

Basic Eligibility For A Position With NRO

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

• Subject to preemployment and periodic drug testing.

• Subject to preemployment and periodic polygraph examinations.

Where You Will Work
Do you have experience managing complex IT projects in national security environments? Are you skilled at leading technology initiatives for critical systems? Does managing projects for space‑based reconnaissance systems interest you? If so, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for you! The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes via a continuous announcement for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level (GG‑11‑13) IT Project Managers, occupational series 2210.

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, they 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 does not qualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.

What You Will Be Doing
IT Project Managers should have experience in applying IT principles, concepts, methods, and standards to accomplish assignments such as:

• Managing complex IT and cybersecurity projects for intelligence and reconnaissance systems.

• Developing project plans, schedules, and resource requirements.

• Monitoring project activities and evaluating accomplishments.

• Providing expert technical advice on project management matters.

• Developing and interpreting policies and procedures for IT project management.

• Making decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency IT projects.

• Ensuring cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle.

• Managing the implementation of security controls and risk management frameworks.

• Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with mission requirements.

• Overseeing the acquisition of IT systems and services in accordance with federal regulations.

What You Need

• Highly desired:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution.

• Minimum of 3 years of specialized experience in IT project management.

• Experience with the interrelationships of multiple IT specialties.

• Understanding of an organization's IT architecture.

• Knowledge of new IT developments and applications.

• Strong knowledge of IT security concepts, standards, and methods.

• Experience with project management principles, methods, and practices, including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and evaluating and reporting on accomplishments.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices as they relate to IT project management.

• Experience with federal acquisition processes and regulations.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation. Experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but must demonstrate past…