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WE ARE THE NRO
For sixty years the NRO has developed acquired launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for Americas 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.
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Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
Where You Will Work
The NRO is seeking strategic minds to join our Office of Contracts! Were looking for professionals with experience in negotiation contract management federal regulations and financial acumen to manage diverse portfolios at the NRO!
Do you enjoy negotiating and managing contracts Are you a finance accounting business marketing economics or other relevant field of study professionallooking for an exciting challenge Does managing and overseeing multi-million dollar acquisition and procurement contracts for reconnaissance satellite systems to ensure the safety and security of the United States interest you
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level (GG 11-13) Contracts Specialists occupational series 1102. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series click here.
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 Apply
What You Will Be Doing
As a Contract Specialist at the NRO youll oversee acquisitions spanning facilities management cutting-edge research and development initiatives services and sophisticated reconnaissance satellite systems critical to national security. Duties will include the following:
What You Need
Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge skills and abilitiesnecessary to successfully performand is typically in or directly related to theduties of the position as described must be reflected in your resume
Location
Chantilly VA
Salary
2025 Salary range for Washington DC Area:
GG-11: $84601 - $109975
GG-12: $101401 - $131826
GG-13: $120579 - $156755
**This position is a full performance level DCIPS position. The NRO is accepting applications from U.S. Citizens and current Federal Government employees for this position. To qualify for the position Federal government employees MUST currently be at the GG 11-13 grade level and may ONLY apply for a lateral reassignment at their current grade level and step.Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 2006.
Hiring Incentives
The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at managements discretion.
Trial Period
All newDCIPS employeeswill be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
Veterans Preference
DoD 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 Policy
The 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 Policy
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