Mission Statement: The NRO is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching and maintaining America's intelligence satellites. The NRO provides reconnaissance information to the Intelligence Community and the DoD warfighters. For more information see: http://www.nro.gov
The IP pay band is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601.
Summary
Mission Statement: The NRO is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching and maintaining America's intelligence satellites. The NRO provides reconnaissance information to the Intelligence Community and the DoD warfighters. For more information see: http://www.nro.gov
The IP pay band is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601.
This Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) position serves as the Director, Office of Congressional & Public Affairs, Business Plans and Operations Directorate, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). This position is located in the Business Plans and Operations (BPO) Directorate of the NRO and reports to the Director, BPO.
The BPO Directorate serves as advisor and counselor to the Director, NRO (DNRO), the Principal Deputy Director of the NRO (PDDNRO), the Deputy Director of the NRO (DDNRO), and the NRO Directorates and Offices in all financial management-related matters. BPO is responsible for the development, justification, and execution of the NRO's resources which enables the NRO's mission to provide innovative overhead intelligence in support of national security. BPO also creates, implements. and manages sound financial policies, disciplined Congressional liaison, effective strategic communications, and historical research and artifact retention.
The position responsibilities focus on executive leadership, management, and oversight responsibilities for NRO Congressional and Public Affairs staff at the NRO. The incumbent is responsible for two primary functions on behalf of the Director of BPO (D/BPO): 1) to orchestrate the relationships and to promote the NRO programs with Congress; and 2) to represent and communicate the NRO's public persona. In many instances, this position directly serves the Director of the NRO, and the Top 3 leadership of the NRO in their interfaces with Congressional members and committees as well as their engagements with the public and industry.
The Director, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (D/OCPA), in addition to supporting the Director and Deputy Director of BPO, often provides direct support and advice to the DNRO, PDDNRO and DDNRO in the development and execution of legislative strategy, corporate communications and public affairs. The Director leads, manages, and works closely with a team of government civilians, detailees, active duty military, Director, BPO Office of Congressional and Public and contractors focused on the three primary business areas of OCPA - Legislative Liaison, Corporate Communications, and Public Affairs. However it is not unusual for the OCPA to receive short-notice tasking to support the NRO Front Office and/or to provide information, briefings, or to otherwise coordinate high-level interactions with the Executive Branch. Therefore the Director will have to be flexible, able to deliver against short deadlines, and be an effective manager of team efforts.
This is an executive management position with direct management and supervisory responsibilities over two organizations performing legislative liaison functions and public affairs endeavors at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Responsibilities include leading and managing staff to develop and implement strategic, tactical, and operational solutions in dealing with Congressional committees and staff. Additionally, this position establishes goals and monitors performance and accomplishment of organizational responsibilities aligned with NRO strategic objectives. In many instances, this position also represents NRO leadership and positions to Congressional staff and other Executive Branch organizations. The impacts of decisions and recommendations made by this position directly and immediately impact the success of NRO strategic goals and objectives. The position leads and mentors a staff that serves as the interface between their respective organization's employees and offices and members of Congress and their staffs. These staff are responsible for receiving, assessing, and tasking requests for information on organization activities from Congressional staffers on behalf of members and Committees. The position provides leadership, oversight, guidance, and mentorship to high performing staff responsible for operating under the pressure of tight deadlines, and are many times required to respond quickly to unexpected issues that arise, especially during briefings and other interactions with members and/or staff.
Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
This is a Drug Testing designated position
Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
Must obtain/maintain Critical Sensitive TS/SCI clearance w/polygraph
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
OVERTIME: Occasionally
TOUR OF DUTY: Flexible
PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Exempt
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Required
TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is NOT telework eligible
MOBILITY AGREEMENT: Required NOTICE: Selectee will be required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: For more information please visit: https://www.sss.gov/
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Prior Congressional experience by having worked in the Legislative Branch/Congress, or in a congressional/legislative affairs office in the Intelligence Community or elsewhere in the Executive Branch;
Sound understanding of the role of Congress and the Congressional oversight function;
Be adept at forming and strengthening working relationships with Congressional oversight staffs, at times in stressful and contentious circumstances;
The ability to think and act strategically;
A demonstrated track record in successfully leading complex organizations and missions
Prior experience leading and managing a diverse work force, including a track record of building an expert and motivated workforce
Strong executive presenter and excellent oral and written communications skills
Proven ability to effectively interact with senior executive officials
Ability to maintain perspective and a sense of humor when dealing with demanding and unyielding people
Proven ability to coordinate, network, and communicate across the IC and US Government agencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex information to audiences of all levels; and
Knowledge and familiarity of the IC missions, disciplines and functions, to include protecting classified information in a public affairs environment, a thorough understanding of NRO's unique needs and policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
Have sufficient knowledge of NRO programs and budget processes, to proactively develop messages that support NRO programs and budgets;
Understanding of the NRO mission and the role of the NRO in the Intelligence Community; and
Joint duty assignment experience and demonstrate understanding of other IC agency missions and how they inter-relate to the NRO mission.
Current DISES/DISLS will only have to meet the Technical Qualifications.
GG-15 applicants will have to meet the Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ), Technical Qualifications, and be able to provide Joint Duty Certification or obtain Joint Duty Certification.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must submit written statements that will satisfy you possess the (three) Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ), (three) Technical Qualifications (TQs) and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below, please limit your ICSOCQs to one page per qualification.
Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ)- Leading the Intelligence Enterprise: Required for all senior executive positions effective 1 October 2010. This SOCQ involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the IC's mission. And to lead and leverage cross organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this Standard is a deep understanding of the Intelligence enterprise (or other comparable interagency or multi-organizational environment) and a shared commitment to the IC's core values. (Include a separate attachment one page maximum per competency) IC Senior Officers have a responsibility to share information and knowledge to achieve results, in that regard are expected to build effective networks and alliances; actively engage these peers and stakeholders; involve them in key decision; and effectively leverage these networks to achieve significant results. Senior officers are expected to create an environment that promotes employee engagement, collaboration, integration, information and knowledge sharing, and the candid, open exchange of diverse points of view. Candidates assessed against this competency must
Collaboration and Integration: Build, leverage, and lead collaborative networks with key peers and stakeholders across the IC and/or other government/private-sector organizations , or professional/technical disciplines to achieve significant joint/multi-agency mission outcomes. Integrate joint/multi-agency activities effectively exercising collaborative plans that realize mutual IC, joint, or multi organizational goals.
Enterprise Focus: IC Senior officers are expected to demonstrate a deep understanding of how the missions, structures, leaders, and cultures of the various IC components interact and connect; synthesize resources, information and other inputs to effectively integrate and align component, IC, and the United States Government interests and activities to achieve IC-wide, national, and international priorities. Senior officers are expected to encourage and support Joint Duty assignments and developmental experiences that develop and reinforce enterprise focus among their subordinates. Candidates assessed against the component must: Understand the roles, missions, capabilities, and organizational and political realities of the intelligence enterprise; apply that understanding to drive joint, interagency, or multi-organizational mission accomplishment. Understand how organizations, resources, information, and processes within the IC interagency/mutli-organizational environment interact with and influence one another; apply that understanding to solve complex interagency or multi-organizational problems.
Values-Centered Leadership: IC Senior officers are expected to personally embody, advance and reinforce IC core values. Senior officers are expected to demonstrate and promote departmental and/or component values. Candidates assessed against this competency must demonstrate: A Commitment to selfless service and excellence in support of the IC's mission, as well as to preserving, protecting, and defending the Nation's laws and liberties. The Integrity and Courage (moral, intellectual, and physical) to seek and speak the truth, to innovate, and to change things for the better, regardless of personal or professional risk. Collaboration as members of a single IC-wide team, respecting and leveraging the diversity of all members of the IC, their background, their sources and methods, and their points of view. Promote, reinforce, and reward IC, departmental/component core values in the workforce and ensure that actions, policies, and practices are aligned with, and embody those values. Ensure that organizational strategies, policies, procedures, and actions give appropriate focus, attention, and commitment to diversity of people, points of view, ideas, and insights.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. Please limit your written statements to two pages per technical qualification.
1. Expert knowledge of developing and executing a legislative strategy for Members of Congress and Legislative Branch staff.
2. Expert knowledge of developing and executing a public affairs strategy, to include public speaking engagements and media and social media, to advance organizational objectives.
3. Expert knowledge in translating strategic objectives into a comprehensive, executable program.
Education
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is highly desired.
Additional information
Position is designated critical-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information.
A nondisclosure agreement must be signed.
Employee is subject to initial and periodic Counterintelligence Polygraphs. Familiarity with multiple Intelligence Community agency acquisition regulations and processes is desirable.
The incumbent is required to submit an initial and annual OGE 278e (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation.
Joint Duty Credit: All Intelligence executive level positions require Joint Duty credit. Only those candidates who meet the Joint Duty Credit requirement will be eligible to compete/be considered for a senior executive position. Employees will receive joint duty credit for almost any rotational assignment to another Intelligence Community (IC) component and may also be eligible to receive credit for service outside the IC (military, other government, or private sector) as long as the assignment was at the Band 3 (GS 11 to GS 13) level or above and it occurred on or after September 11, 2001. An external candidate, if selected, will be required to immediately apply for Joint Duty Credit. Note: Employees without Joint Duty credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected a waiver would be required prior to final appointment. IC seniors without Joint Duty at the same tier level may lateral into the position if selected without requesting a waiver. -In accordance with the provisions of ICD 601, joint duty assignments will be a prerequisite for promotion to senior civilian rank.
To qualify, please provide a copy of your completed Joint Duty assignment SF-50 or an adjudicated IC JD Claims form. More information regarding the Intelligence Community Civilian Joint Duty Program, can be found at: http://www.icjointduty.gov.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, for the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as it relates to the fundamental competencies, identified below required for this position. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check.
Intelligence Community {IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ):
1. Collaboration and Integration.
2. Enterprise Focus.
3. Values-Centered Leadership.
Technical Qualifications:
1. Expert knowledge of developing and executing a legislative strategy for Members of Congress and Legislative Branch staff.
2. Expert knowledge of developing and executing a public affairs strategy, to include public speaking engagements and media and social media, to advance organizational objectives.
3. Expert knowledge in translating strategic objectives into a comprehensive, executable program.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package that must include all of the following:
Completed Resume
Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ). Your narrative should be no more than 1 page for each (SOCQ).
Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each Technical Qualification (TQ). Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages for each TQ.
Last Three Performance Appraisals
Joint Duty Credit information. (if applicable)
Current SF-50, if you are a current Federal employee. (If applicable)
Applications received without the required supplemental narratives WILL NOT receive consideration.
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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 and hiring process 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 in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
- When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete For a job;
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or To gain access to the workplace; And
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).
National Reconnaissance Office
14675 Lee Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
US
Next steps
Once your application is received we will conduct a review of your application package to ensure all required documents have been received. All applications that have all required documents will be forwarded to management for panel review and possible interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package that must include all of the following:
Completed Resume
Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ). Your narrative should be no more than 1 page for each (SOCQ).
Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each Technical Qualification (TQ). Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages for each TQ.
Last Three Performance Appraisals
Joint Duty Credit information. (if applicable)
Current SF-50, if you are a current Federal employee. (If applicable)
Applications received without the required supplemental narratives WILL NOT receive consideration.
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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 and hiring process 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 in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
- When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete For a job;
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or To gain access to the workplace; And
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).
National Reconnaissance Office
14675 Lee Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
US
Next steps
Once your application is received we will conduct a review of your application package to ensure all required documents have been received. All applications that have all required documents will be forwarded to management for panel review and possible interview.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
