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Systems Engineering Branch Chief - Senior Level
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Springfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 May 2024
💰 $191,900/yr($163,017/yr – $191,900/yr)
About the role
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
Where You Will Work
The Mission Operations Directorate (MOD) is the single National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) entity that operates all NRO systems to deliver intelligence value to national decision makers, the Intelligence Community, and warfighters. We continually innovate how we deliver, employ, and integrate NRO systems to solve the most challenging intelligence problems while identifying and defining critical future capabilities. We defend and fight through crisis and conflict in concert with U.S. and allied mission partners.
As part of the MOD team, you will...
... be empowered to provide direct mission impact to end users
... have global reach
... have the ability to do hands-on work with cutting-edge technology
... have the ability to work with all NRO acquisitions and systems
... work in a truly dynamic, rewarding environment
... gain invaluable experience for future assignments
The Systems Engineering and Integration Office (SEIO) is an integrated, joint office that is comprised of Communications Systems Directorate (COMM), Management Services and Operations Directorate (MS&O), and Mission Operations Directorate (MOD) resources at ADF-E. The SEIO team includes a mixture of civilian, military, and contractor resources. SEIO executes the foundational System Engineering & Integration (SE&I) processes and oversees SE&I activities for applications, IT, networks, satellites, antennas, data centers, and facilities. The primary function of SEIO is ensuring seamless integration of new missions, modified capabilities, and/or enhancements into ADF-E operations.
SEIO is seeking a high-performing, team-oriented, and agile self-starter to serve as the Systems Engineering Branch Chief. The selected individual will be responsible for implementing and administering system engineering and integration processes, while ensuring sound judgment is exercised in evaluating new projects, timelines, budgets, and projected impacts to current missions. The candidate must be mission focused, possess strong technical skills, and be comfortable working in a team environment. Collaboration is key to SEIO mission success, to ensure that new requirements/efforts are addressed and ready for transition to operations, as such the candidate must possess outstanding communication and organizational skills.
The System Engineering Branch Chief is a supervisory position. In addition the Branch Chief will managing systems engineering activities, future concepts, and tech insertion as well as developing and maintaining requirements and statements of work; negotiating and administering project documentation and maintenance activities; providing project accountability; and supporting the development of new projects. The Branch Chief will demonstrate exceptional creativity and agility in implementing process improvements and best practices across SEIO and ADF-E.
The selected applicant will collaborate with a team of staff officers (Civilian and Military), SETA, and support contractors and will be expected to create an inclusive, collaborative environment where diversity of ideas and agility are encouraged and celebrated. The selected individual will have the opportunity to pursue both internal and external training and development opportunities. While it is expected that the functions described above will be the principal ones for the position, the dynamic nature of Site requires some flexibility for changes corresponding with the evolving needs of the mission.
(U) While it is expected that the functions described above will be the principal ones for the position, the dynamic nature of Site requires some flexibility for changes corresponding with the evolving needs of the mission.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for senior level (GG-15), General Engineers, occupational series 0801. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click
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 Mission Operations Directorate (MOD) is the single National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) entity that operates all NRO systems to deliver intelligence value to national decision makers, the Intelligence Community, and warfighters. We continually innovate how we deliver, employ, and integrate NRO systems to solve the most challenging intelligence problems while identifying and defining critical future capabilities. We defend and fight through crisis and conflict in concert with U.S. and allied mission partners.
As part of the MOD team, you will...
... be empowered to provide direct mission impact to end users
... have global reach
... have the ability to do hands-on work with cutting-edge technology
... have the ability to work with all NRO acquisitions and systems
... work in a truly dynamic, rewarding environment
... gain invaluable experience for future assignments
The Systems Engineering and Integration Office (SEIO) is an integrated, joint office that is comprised of Communications Systems Directorate (COMM), Management Services and Operations Directorate (MS&O), and Mission Operations Directorate (MOD) resources at ADF-E. The SEIO team includes a mixture of civilian, military, and contractor resources. SEIO executes the foundational System Engineering & Integration (SE&I) processes and oversees SE&I activities for applications, IT, networks, satellites, antennas, data centers, and facilities. The primary function of SEIO is ensuring seamless integration of new missions, modified capabilities, and/or enhancements into ADF-E operations.
SEIO is seeking a high-performing, team-oriented, and agile self-starter to serve as the Systems Engineering Branch Chief. The selected individual will be responsible for implementing and administering system engineering and integration processes, while ensuring sound judgment is exercised in evaluating new projects, timelines, budgets, and projected impacts to current missions. The candidate must be mission focused, possess strong technical skills, and be comfortable working in a team environment. Collaboration is key to SEIO mission success, to ensure that new requirements/efforts are addressed and ready for transition to operations, as such the candidate must possess outstanding communication and organizational skills.
The System Engineering Branch Chief is a supervisory position. In addition the Branch Chief will managing systems engineering activities, future concepts, and tech insertion as well as developing and maintaining requirements and statements of work; negotiating and administering project documentation and maintenance activities; providing project accountability; and supporting the development of new projects. The Branch Chief will demonstrate exceptional creativity and agility in implementing process improvements and best practices across SEIO and ADF-E.
The selected applicant will collaborate with a team of staff officers (Civilian and Military), SETA, and support contractors and will be expected to create an inclusive, collaborative environment where diversity of ideas and agility are encouraged and celebrated. The selected individual will have the opportunity to pursue both internal and external training and development opportunities. While it is expected that the functions described above will be the principal ones for the position, the dynamic nature of Site requires some flexibility for changes corresponding with the evolving needs of the mission.
(U) While it is expected that the functions described above will be the principal ones for the position, the dynamic nature of Site requires some flexibility for changes corresponding with the evolving needs of the mission.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for senior level (GG-15), General Engineers, occupational series 0801. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click
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