Deputy Chief, Office of Strategic Communications- Full Performance Level

WE ARE THE NRO

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) focuses on designing, building, launching, and maintaining  America’s intelligence satellites. Whether creating the latest innovations in satellite technology, contracting with the most cost-efficient industrial supplier, conducting rigorous launch schedules, or providing the highest-quality products to our customers, we never lose focus on who we are working to protect:  our National and its Citizens.  

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

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Where You Will Work 

This position directly supports the Aerospace Data Facility Colorado (ADF-C), Office of Strategic Communications (OSC) Chief managing three programs – 1. Internal Engagement/Strategic Communications 2. Public Engagement/Public Affairs/Community Outreach 3. External Engagement/ADF-C Joint Visit Bureau. Position is a critical node to providing management and leadership continuity, government oversight, and focused support to ADF-C mission operations. Success in this position relies upon strong collaborative and integrated partnerships among customers in a joint Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) environment. Considerable knowledge regarding communication strategies, techniques, analytics, briefing and marketing skills, and coordination across NRO Directorates and other IC agencies.

The incumbent provides support to senior level leaders on all public affairs issues/matters, and strategic communications efforts to promote advocacy and awareness of the joint missions to members within the IC and DOD. In addition, the incumbent will oversee the site’s Joint Visit Bureau requiring knowledge of protocol customs and courtesies for Distinguished Visitors. Incumbent will oversee the day-to-day visitor process; have expertise in understanding and explaining mission operations through briefing materials, presentations and tours. The incumbent will work primarily with senior staff and coordinate across various other corporate communications and public affairs staff in the IC, DOD, NRO, other State, Federal, Aerospace and Defense Industry partners, the media and local business community representatives.

ADF-C is a tenant of Buckley Space Force Base, a complex multi-mission, joint military service installation that is host to over 90 tenants, 13,000 employees and serves over 92,000 active duty, National Guard, Reserves and retired personnel throughout the City of Aurora and Denver metropolitan region. OSC provides advisory support to site leadership for all internal messaging to a joint-agency workforce and helps to lead customer engagement and community outreach for the ADF-C.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance (GG-12/GG-13), Deputy Chief, Office of Strategic Communication, and occupational series 1035. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.

This position is located in Denver, Colorado. 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 until filled. April 4, 2024 to April 19, 2024.  Resumes must be
submitted by 11:59 PM EST on April 19, 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  

As the Deputy Chief, Office of Strategic Communications you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Produces and manages content across all NRO platforms including but not limited to internal websites, emails, external websites, social media, brochures and more