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IT Services & Operations Specialist-Senior
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Dec 2025
💰 $195,200/yr($146,807/yr – $195,200/yr)
About the role
We Are The NRO
For over 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 NRO
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
- You will be subject to preemployment and periodic drug testing
- You will be subject to preemployment and periodic polygraph examinations
Where You Will Work
Do you have extensive experience designing, implementing, and operating complex network services and systems at an expert level? Are you passionate about developing secure information systems that support intelligence operations? Does leading the design of information technology architectures to complement innovative overhead reconnaissance systems interest you? If so, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for you!
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes via a continuous announcement for consideration against current and future opportunities for senior level (GG1415) Senior IT Services & Operations Specialists, occupational series 2210.
This position focuses on the following DoD 8140 Work Roles:
- Network Operations Specialist (441)
- Information Systems Security Developer (631)
- Enterprise Architect (651)
- Research & Development Specialist (661)
This is a fulltime position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.
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 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 does not qualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.
What You Will Be Doing
Senior IT Services & Operations Specialists require expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Network Operations Leadership: Serve as an expert network operations leader and consultant, managing and directing multiple highly complex and innovative network infrastructure projects and initiatives. Design and implement enterprise-level network solutions for mission-critical reconnaissance systems.
- Systems Development Leadership: Provide expert technical advice, leadership, and direction on a variety of systems development projects delivering new capabilities, services, or platforms. Design, develop, test, and evaluate information system security throughout the systems development lifecycle at an enterprise level.
- Enterprise Architecture Leadership: Develop and maintain business, systems, and information processes to support enterprise mission needs at a strategic level. Develop IT rules and requirements that describe baseline and target architectures for complex systems.
- Research & Development Leadership: Lead software and systems engineering research to develop new capabilities with fully integrated cybersecurity. Conduct comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems and develop innovative solutions.
- Leadership to Ad Hoc Teams: Lead cross-functional teams at scale or in highly complex environments to develop innovative IT solutions. Focus team efforts towards current goals and priorities. Plan, develop, and execute largescale IT projects that transform the manner in which work is accomplished.
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