Executive Officer for Strategic Planning, Policy, and Oversight Coordination - Senior Level

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 National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Executive Officer for Strategic Planning, Policy, and Oversight Coordination to the NRO Inspector General (IG) and Deputy IG. This professional will guide and promote the office’s strategic direction; spearhead annual planning, Semiannual Reports to Congress, and Management Challenge Report efforts; serve as the liaison to external partners and stakeholders, including the Intelligence Community (IC) IG Forum, Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), and Congress; and create and maintain internal and external policy and governance. 

The NRO IG is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The IG has reporting responsibilities and is accountable to the Director of the NRO and Congress. The incumbent reports to the NRO OIG’s Deputy Inspector General and supervises one staff member who also supports strategic planning, policy, and oversight coordination efforts. This position will either report to the OIG FO or the Mission Support Division.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for senior level (GG-14/15), Writers and Editors, occupational series 1082. 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 May 13, 2024 to May 27, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on May 27, 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 
 

• Provide expert, multi-faceted support to the Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General to guide, promote, monitor, and report on the OIG’s strategic direction and status of strategic initiatives.  Forecast future requirements to ensure the NRO OIG is appropriately resourced and postured for future conditions.     
• Serve as the NRO OIG’s liaison to external partners and stakeholders, including the IC IG Forum, CIGIE, and Congress. Conduct research and prepare talking points and read ahead material for the IG and Deputy IG in advance of engagement with external partners and stakeholders and coordinate all aspects of the engagements. Using CAPNET, ensure Congressional representatives receive copies of completed OIG products in a timely manner. 
• Spearhead the development and production of the Annual Work Plan, Management Challenges Report, and Semiannual Reports to Congress.
• Create and maintain up-to-date NRO OIG policy and governance documentation including Administrative Operating Instructions, Management Control Plan, Corporate Governance Plan, and Statement of Assurance.  

What You Need 
 

• Expert strategic planning, tactical planning, critical thinking, and analytical skills to propose innovative solutions and implement change with resourcefulness and creativity.
• Expert ability to coordinate, network, and communicate with persons of all levels across the NRO, IC and U.S. Government agencies. 
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