Lead Special Assistant - Full Performance 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 SIGINT Front Office is seeking a highly qualified and energetic Lead Special Assistant to serve in the SIGINT Front Office (SIFO) supporting the Director, SIGINT (D/SIGINT).  This individual must be highly organized and a self-starter that displays initiative, diplomacy and strong collaboration skills.  

This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate an understanding of SIGINT organizational objectives when prioritizing, scheduling, and/or de-conflicting meetings. In addition, they must be able to network and interact with senior leaders, including other DoD and IC Seniors and the NRO Front Office, and their executive staffs to ensure close coordination on all scheduling, documentation, record-keeping, and logistical requirements.

The incumbent of this position will serve as the Lead Special Assistant and directly supervise one other administrative assistant on the SIFO staff as well as overseeing Government and contractor administrative assistants in the Directorate.  This position requires the demonstrated ability and expertise to lead, manage, and mentor.  

In addition, the incumbent of this position will have portfolio management responsibilities that include, but are not limited to establishing and formalizing standard operating procedures for the SIGINT Front Office administrative functions, and setting expectations and strategic objectives for a robust administrative team as well as event coordination and management.  

This is a high-level support position requiring the individual to be mission-focused, results-oriented, and flexible in order to meet the challenges and ever-changing needs of the organization.  This position requires the ability to maintain an excellent working relationship with the entire management team and agency. 
Due to the highly sensitive nature of this position, the successful candidate must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.  

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level (GG-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 April 10, 2024 to April 24, 2024.  Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on April 24, 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  

• Track and monitor on-going projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate frequent CONUS and OCONUS travel arrangements and itineraries, meetings, and conference calls.
• Provide direct support to D/SIGINT for coordination of foreign and domestic travel from the original request through voucher completion in eTrip.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for support and resolve unexpected scheduling conflicts with creativity and professionalism.
• Collaborate on a daily basis with Special Assistants across the NRO on meetings and upcoming events to ensure D/SIGINT is prepared.
• Perform initial editorial review of executive correspondence to ensure fo