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Deputy Director, Integrated Intelligence SPO (I2SPO)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chantilly, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 169279 - 197200
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
16 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
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
Are you a negotiator Do you enjoy managing or overseeing complex legal agreements or contracts Are you a finance accounting business or economics 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 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 Senior Level Acquisition Program Management Officers occupational series 1101. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series clickhere.
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
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 abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties 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 will not be eligible for consideration. For more information regarding resume writing see Guidance for Applicants on 2-Page Resume and visit the Resume 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
This position may meet the qualifications for Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) STEM pay for NRO Cadre employees and candidates as authorized by the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Securitys (OUSD(I&S)). Cadre employees and candidates are eligible to receive STEM pay if they are currently serving in a STEM designated position and meet degree requirements. Should a Cadre employee or candidate earning STEM pay change positions within the organization they must be assigned to another STEM qualifying position in order to continue to remain eligible for STEM pay. Otherwise Cadre employees and Candidates Generally would be transitioned to the DCIPS GG Pay Scale.
For more information on STEM pay visit STEM Salary Ranges:
This position is a senior level DCIPS position. The NRO is accepting applications from U.S. Citizens and current Federal Government employees for this position.To qualify for the positionFederal government employees MUST currently be at the GG-15 grade level.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 toemailprotected.
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
- 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
Are you a negotiator Do you enjoy managing or overseeing complex legal agreements or contracts Are you a finance accounting business or economics 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 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 Senior Level Acquisition Program Management Officers occupational series 1101. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series clickhere.
Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.
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
- Lead activities with functional specialists including contracting engineering manufacturing program control configuration/data management test and logistics and operations support.
- Managecost schedule and performance of complex contracts to develop deliver and sustain overhead reconnaissance systems including spacecraft hardware ground and communication components and mission software applications.
- Provideauthoritative recommendations briefings and other formal and informal feedback and status to management on all aspects.
- Provide input in source selection and assessing contractor performance during all acquisition phases including operations.
- Collaborate with senior contract officers on complex contract awards and ensures program objectives are achieved within stringent cost schedule and technical performance requirements.
- Oversee identification and implementation of risk management strategies for large-scale program to address areas of concerns or potential gaps.
- Direct coordinate and oversee work through subordinate supervisors (when applicable).
- Apply systems engineering principles techniques services and practices at the appropriate level of the architecture to ensure a disciplined approach to meeting intelligence needs with NRO systems.
What You Need
- A Bachelors/Masters Degree in a related occupation (Management Engineering Science etc.) is qualifying for this level and is highly desirable or you may qualify based on experience.
- Applicant must have directly applicable minimum of 8 years of experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.
- 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 48 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.
- DAWIA Functional Area/Tier Required:
- GG-15: Program Management/Advanced
- Employee is expected to meet Continuing Education requirements to maintain DAWIA certification. If appointed as a Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) employee must attend the NRO Acquisition COTR training in NI 30-1-3. If appointed as a COTR employee must attend the NRO Acquisition COTR training in NI 30-1-3.
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 abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties 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 will not be eligible for consideration. For more information regarding resume writing see Guidance for Applicants on 2-Page Resume and visit the Resume 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.
- 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 are 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
This position may meet the qualifications for Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) STEM pay for NRO Cadre employees and candidates as authorized by the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Securitys (OUSD(I&S)). Cadre employees and candidates are eligible to receive STEM pay if they are currently serving in a STEM designated position and meet degree requirements. Should a Cadre employee or candidate earning STEM pay change positions within the organization they must be assigned to another STEM qualifying position in order to continue to remain eligible for STEM pay. Otherwise Cadre employees and Candidates Generally would be transitioned to the DCIPS GG Pay Scale.
For more information on STEM pay visit STEM Salary Ranges:
- GG-15: $167446- $197200
- GG-15: $169279 - $197200
This position is a senior level DCIPS position. The NRO is accepting applications from U.S. Citizens and current Federal Government employees for this position.To qualify for the positionFederal government employees MUST currently be at the GG-15 grade level.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 toemailprotected.
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
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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
