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WE ARE THE NROFor 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 NROU.S. Citizenship is requiredYou must be able to obtain and maintain a TSSCI security clearanceYou will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testingYou will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinationsWhere You Will WorkDo you enjoy designing, creating, and exploring possibilities? Are you a STEM major looking for an exciting challenge? Does designing complex and innovative overhead reconnaissance systems interest you? Does a career with an "out of this world" mission sound intriguing? The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for General Engineers and Technical Analysts staff to help us conquer challenges such as:Monitoring the proliferation of weapons of mass destructionTracking international terrorists, drug traffickers, and criminal organizationsMonitoring global troop movement and weapon advancementSupporting international peacekeeping and humanitarian relief operationsAssessing the impact of natural disastersThe NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level General Engineers and Technical Analyst, (GG 11-13), occupational series 80115011301. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.The current hiring focus is for individuals with the following degrees and experience.Aerospace or Astronautical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectronics or Computer EngineeringSoftware Engineering (including AGILE development)Systems EngineeringMechanical EngineeringApplied PhysicsApplied Mathematics (including operations research)Computer Science (including AIML)This is a full time position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.Who May ApplyThis position is open to the public.What You Will Be DoingPlan, develop, advise, and implement crucial projects and segments of NRO programsPrepare and evaluate plans and designs for engineering projects; researches technology trends and patterns; conducts technical analysis; evaluates the value and applicability of new technology; and provides engineering expertise and advice on program planning over a broad range of engineering, architecture or scientific programsManage technical issues and risks to balance cost, schedule and technical performanceInvestigate or develop new design, testing, operational methods and criteria, procedures andor instructions for engineering, architecture or scientific problems; proposes new technical policies and practicesProvide recommendations on engineering, architecture or scientific problems, programs, and functions to a broad customer baseDevelop and modify analytic models and methods to meet the requirements of cost, performance, and effectiveness studies and variance analysesGather historical cost, performance, and effectiveness data and establishes relationships between system characteristics and design criteriaSynthesize science and technology capabilities to create new concepts and prototypes with little supervisory oversightEvaluate research and development test results with limited supervisory oversightInteract with NRO user community regarding system requirements andor operational objectivesAssess effectiveness of operationally fielded capabilitiesWhat You NeedThe General EngineerTechnical Analyst position requires minimum education of a Bachelor's degree. STEM degrees (e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, computer science, mathematics,) are preferred, however a Bachelor's degree, with a combination of technical coursework, licenses, training, and applicable work experience may be considered.Technical AnalystInterdisciplinary Technical positions require a combination of education (certifications included) and experience. If qualifying on experience, applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job or through coursework, but will clearly be reflected in your resume.LocationVarious NRO locations.SalaryA PhD in a related area of study may qualify applicants for advanced starting grades and salaries.Veterans' PreferenceDoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you must submit documents verifying your eligibility upon request.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. 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