WE ARE THE NRO

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) focuses on designing, building, launching, and maintaining America's intelligence satellites. Whether creating the latest innovations in satellite technology, contracting with the most cost-efficient industrial supplier, conducting rigorous launch schedules, or providing the highest-quality products to our customers, we never lose focus on who we are working to protect: our Nation and its Citizens.

Visit us at NRO.gov.

Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must be 18 years of age or older
• 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

Management Services & Operations (MS&O) is responsible for delivering integrated service and support solutions that ensure the NRO mission. MS&O is responsible for facilities, emergency management, logistics and resource management to name a few. MS&O has opportunity for an experienced facility project manager to join the team. This position will work within the Facilities Support Group and is responsible for the execution of design/build construction projects. Projects range in scope and complexity supporting all facets of a facility to include, but not limited to, power, people spaces, and cooling.

What makes working in the Facilities Support Group exciting? The variety of projects executed provides a unique experience that allows project managers to utilize their subject matter expertise while increasing their breadth of knowledge across all aspects required operating a facility. The ever-changing type of projects keeps daily work activities exciting and refreshing.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance Level (GG-11/12), Project Manager, occupational series 0301. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.

The position serves as a technician, responsible for complex, difficult, strategic assignments in a given area of responsibility. This work requires providing professional, technical data analysis in the area of expertise and coordinating projects undertaken with other organizations. The position advises higher level officials and groups working on specific problems as it relates to the area of responsibility.

This position is located in Denver, Colorado. 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 until filled.

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.

What You Will Be Doing

Applicant must have direct applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.

• Working closely with management on design and construction budgets
• Creating accurate cost estimates.
• Gathering statement of work requirements from various stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Evaluating cost proposals for accurate scope, cost, and labor efforts.
• Cradle to grave project execution.
• Communicating and coordination with sub-contractors across various trades.

What You Need

• Excellent communication skills are vital to the successful execution of projects.
• Ability to follow historically proven processes.
• Solid understanding of multiple key functions that operate a facility (e.g. electrical, mechanical, heating, cooling, etc.).
• Experience managing project resources.
• Ability to make project related decisions or make recommendations to management.

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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Desired Certifications:
  • Project Management Institute Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
  • IFMA CFM or FMP certification

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.
• Financial Management Certification: May be required to obtain the appropriate Financial Management certification level for the position within two years of assignment.
• 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.
• 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

Denver, CO - Buckley SFB

Salary

2023 salary range for the Denver, CO area:

GG-11: $76,551 – $99,513

GG-12: $91,753 - $119,280

**This position is a Full Performance 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 or GG-12 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 DoD 1400.25 Volume 2006.

Hiring Incentives

The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion.

Trial Period

All new DCIPS employees will 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.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants

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 Hiring@nro.mil.

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