Special Assistant - Full Performance Level - National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

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.

Learn more at NRO.gov.

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 Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office that is headed by a Senate confirmed, Presidentially appointed IG, and reports directly to the Director, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The OIG safeguards public trust by promoting integrity, accountability, and sound management practices through objective and independent oversight of NRO programs and activities and keeps the Director, NRO fully informed of vulnerabilities in the organization, while also reporting to Congress, as appropriate. 

The National Reconnaissance Office, Office of Inspector General is in search of a highly skilled, extremely polished officer. The OIG is looking for a highly motivated individual to assist in supporting the OIG Front Office. This is a high visibility position that requires the ability to proactively work independently and as a team member. The position requires a degree of autonomy and latitude in planning, organizing, and decision making to support the workload of the office, the Principal Support Officer, and the Chief of Staff. This position must effectively communicate across all levels of management.

The position is part of a three-person administrative support team. Expectations of the position include managing competing priorities and meeting the general administrative needs of the OIG, while supporting the OIG Senior Staff members through guidance from the Principal Support Officer and the Chief of Staff. This position aligns to the Management Services Division, which performs all support activities and functions in the OIG. The position reports to the Principal Support Officer and the Chief of Staff.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level (GG-12/13), Executive Administrators, occupational series 0301. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.

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 from November 26, 2024 to December 10, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on December 10, 2024.

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 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 DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.

What You Will Be Doing 

• The selected individual will be responsible for a number of initiatives for the OIG in conjunction with the daily administrative duties. The incumbent will serve as the back-up to the Principal Support Officer, as necessary. In addition, ongoing activities for the incumbent will include, but are not limited to: managing calendars, executing Government Purchase Card purchases and monthly accounting, supporting to the OIG’s Records Management Program, assisting with Common Access Card processing, processing passports, and creating and updating standard operating procedures.
• The incumbent of this position will also assist with preparations of corporate type events such as off-sites, All Hands, and other meetings. The incumbent will serve as a back-up when necessary to the Executive Administrator position within the Investigations Division. Additional duties may include becoming familiar with the OIG Investigative process in order to assist with administrative activities.

What You Need 

The following are required of the incumbent selected for this position:

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage several ongoing initiatives
• Excellent communication skills within a team and at the management level
• Exceptional writing and verbal skills to effectively compose and deliver responses to customers
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated organizational and professional agility and flexibility
• Experience with calendar management
• Ability to assist with, knowledge of, and/or willingness to learn Records Management
• Ability to create and update standard operating procedures for Front Office administrative functions
• Government Purchase Card familiarity or willingness to learn

Highly Desired

• Previous facilities and logistics experience
• Previous experience with arranging travel
• Previous knowledge on protocol precedence, organization rules, regulations and policies
• Understanding of NRO business practices, business tools, and corporate decision-making processes

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. 

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

Chantilly, VA, 20151

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

Salary

2024 salary range for the Washington, DC area:

GG-12: $99,200 – $128,956.

GG-13: $117,962 – $153,354. 

**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 – 12/13 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 1400.25 Volume 2006.

Hiring Incentives

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

Trial Period

All new DCIPS employees 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 1400.25, 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.
 

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants  

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 Hiring@nro.mil.

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