Division Chief, Digital Transformation - 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

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• 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) Systems Engineering Directorate (SED) leads the end-to-end integration of space, ground, operations, launch, and technology insertion activities for the NRO to ensure mission success of the Nation’s reconnaissance satellite systems on behalf of the Director of the NRO.  Intelligence provided by space reconnaissance platforms delivers unique information to national leadership and tactical components in support of national security objectives.  National space systems are undergoing significant enhancements to improve collection and manage a dynamic threat environment. SED is leading the NROs transition to model-based system engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering (DE) to deliver digital models more effectively accounting for new platforms, addressing unique collection requirements, making architectural adjustments and launching systems on shorter timelines.  If you want to be a leader of a generational evolution within the NRO, this job can be game changing for you!

 SED’s Office of Digital Engineering (ODE) provides foundational elements of NRO’ Digital Engineering  Enterprise including developing and managing a cloud based digital environment; engineering and configuring software tools, applications and processes required for the system engineering community; and managing engineering data at the enterprise level.  ODE also develops, maintains, and manages digital models of NRO systems that provide NRO program offices and senior decision makers enterprise system performance and acquisition analysis. ODE staff develops and manages descriptive modeling governance, best practices, data management, and model management activities all utilizing the digital engineering platform.

SED is seeking a results driven and motivated officer to serve as the Chief, Digital Transformation Division within ODE.  The position supports the formalize development, integration, and use of engineering descriptive models to inform enterprise and program decision-making.  The incumbent provides technical and professional advice on DE issues, such as originating new and improved applications and strategies for DE or MBSE, theories and principles that affects the planning, completion, and direction of major engineering projects.  The incumbent also establishes digital architecture and descriptive system modeling standards and best practices in support of lifecycle readiness, as well as setting standards for model development for use agency-wide.  The incumbent also provides planning and development support for the division’s strategic and tactical roadmaps, provides input to senior colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations, serving in assignments that affect national or international interests.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Senior Level (GG-14), Chief, Digital Transformation Division, occupational series 0801/1301/1501. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.

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