Resource Management, Cross Program Analysis
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Job Location:
Chantilly, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Learn more at .
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
Where You Will Work
This position serves as the Resource Management Cross Program Lead responsible for leading and coordinating all NRO National Intelligence Program (NIP) and NRO Military Intelligence Program (MIP) budget activities.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for a senior level (GG-15) Supervisory Finance occupational series 0560. 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 15th to April 29th. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on April 29th 2026
Who May Apply
What You Will Be Doing
This position serves as the Resource Management Cross Program Lead responsible for leading and coordinating all NRO National Intelligence Program (NIP) and NRO Military Intelligence Program (MIP) budget activities. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who want to help lead the NROs agency-level budget analysis formulation justification and execution of the NIP and MIP. The Cross Program Lead is:
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 perform and is typically in or directly related to theduties of the position as described above.Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum Merit Hiring Plan dated May 29 2025 not be eligible for consideration. For more information regarding resume writing see Guidance for Applicants on 2-Page Resume and visit theResume Help Center.
Other Information
Location
Chantilly VA 20151
Telework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location(s).
Salary
2026 salary range for the Washington DC area: GG-15$169279 - $197200
**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 15 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 DoWI 1400.25 Volume 2006.
Hiring Incentives
The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at managements discretion.
Trial Period
All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
Veterans Preference
DoW 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 DoW 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 pregnancy 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
Federal 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. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job the work environment or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please send your request to emailprotected.
Privacy Act Notice
Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): We use this information to determine qualifications for employment. This is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Read more about the Privacy Act of 1974
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.
Learn more at .
Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO
- You must be a U.S. Citizen
- 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
This position serves as the Resource Management Cross Program Lead responsible for leading and coordinating all NRO National Intelligence Program (NIP) and NRO Military Intelligence Program (MIP) budget activities.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for a senior level (GG-15) Supervisory Finance occupational series 0560. 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 15th to April 29th. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on April 29th 2026
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 DoWI1400.25 Volume 2006.
- The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.
What You Will Be Doing
This position serves as the Resource Management Cross Program Lead responsible for leading and coordinating all NRO National Intelligence Program (NIP) and NRO Military Intelligence Program (MIP) budget activities. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who want to help lead the NROs agency-level budget analysis formulation justification and execution of the NIP and MIP. The Cross Program Lead is:
- Responsible for providing guidance and mentorship to members of the CPA team and facilitating the learning and professional growth of CPA collaboration with the BPO/RM leadership the BPO/RM Program Analysis Liaisons the Directorates and Offices Budget Directors the Cross Program Lead is responsible for the oversight of all NRO NIP and MIP funds to include the planning programming budgeting and execution to include efficient effective and proper acquisition and financial management.
- Responsible for coordinating with oversight including the Office of the Director of National Intelligence Office of the Under of Secretary of War for Intelligence & Security (OUSW(I&S)) the Office of Management and Budget and Congressional staffers on all NRO NIP and MIP activities and represents NRO NIP and MIP equities in various forums boards and meetings.
- Responsible for developing coordinating and justifying the Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS) Intelligence Program Objective Memorandum (IPOM) and the Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB) Congressional Budget Justification (CJB) text and resource exhibits as well as supporting budget roll out and execution reviews.
- Provide specific advice and counsel to the D/DD/RM on TIER actions Acquisition Strategy Councils and related funding and other financial reporting.
What You Need
- A Bachelors/Masters Degree in a related occupation (Accounting Business Finance etc.) is qualifying for this level and is highly desirable or you may qualify based on experience.
- Knowledge of financial management budgetary methods practices procedures regulations policies and processes to formulation justify and execute assigned budget in support of the mission structure goal work processes and programs of assigned activities/organizations and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the federal budget process to formulate budget estimates develop and consolidate or to edit budget justifications and reports;
- Knowledgeable in the use of program analyses techniques to review program performance and plans for improvements;
- Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in budgeting financial management cost estimating governmental program accounting and to be well versed in writing and editing capabilities and the use of judgement logic and analytical abilities.
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 perform and is typically in or directly related to theduties of the position as described above.Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum Merit Hiring Plan dated May 29 2025 not be eligible for consideration. For more information regarding resume writing see Guidance for Applicants on 2-Page Resume and visit theResume Help Center.
Other Information
- Overtime Statement: MAY be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and/or holidays.
- Travel Statement: MAY be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
- Financial Disclosure: MAY be required to file an OGE Form 450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) coded positions:If selected for a DAWIA coded position the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. Individual shall maintain at a minimum 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system. DAWIA requirements may be located at the Defense Acquisition University website.
- DoW FM Certification: This position requires DoW Financial Management Level III certification. The employee will be allotted 24 months in which to achieve the Financial Management certification requirement in accordance with DoW Directive 5118.03 and section 1599d of Title 10 USC.
- Once certified the position has a continuing requirement for professional education and training in order to maintain and improve their Financial Management proficiency and skills.
- Geographic Mobility Agreement: MAY be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness and/or career development.
- Information Assurance (IA): Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment.
- Emergency Essential: Certain positions MAY be deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.
Location
Chantilly VA 20151
Telework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location(s).
Salary
2026 salary range for the Washington DC area: GG-15$169279 - $197200
**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 15 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 DoWI 1400.25 Volume 2006.
Hiring Incentives
The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at managements discretion.
Trial Period
All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.
Veterans Preference
DoW 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 DoW 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 pregnancy 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
Federal 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. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job the work environment or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:
- An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
- An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits such as details training and office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please send your request to emailprotected.
Privacy Act Notice
Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): We use this information to determine qualifications for employment. This is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Read more about the Privacy Act of 1974
Required Experience:
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About Company
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) helps the US practice the first rule of warfare: Know thine enemy. Called the "nation's eyes and ears in space," the Department of Defense agency designs, builds, and operates US reconnaissance satellites for the Central Intelligence Agency and ... View more
