• Job Description

  Req#: 6Z9Aw78jsp
  WE ARE THE NRO
  
  For 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 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
  
  As a Mission Integration Directorate (MID) Exercise Coordinator, assist the Training and Exercise Group (TEG) Chief and Exercise Support (ES) Chief in coordinating all MID exercise efforts. Also, duties may include developing and coordinating exercises with CCMDs, military services and units, and IC personnel - ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines, analyzing exercise support outcomes and making
  recommendations for improvement, and coordinating with other agencies and organizations to ensure comprehensive and realistic training scenarios. Additionally, responsible for managing logistics, resources, and personnel involved in the planning and execution of exercises. Coordination may be required with MID, MOD, and other NRO tower stakeholders on the execution of 10 major DoD exercises per year.
  Additional coordination regarding specific exercise planning, execution, and lessons learned may also be required.
  
  Major efforts include:
  
  1) Review MID exercise attendance; advocate for and match MID attendance and support to exercise planning events and exercise execution
  (ensure the correct NRO/MID SME(s) and personnel support the correct exercise groups and events).
  2) Manage all internal MID-related exercise issues - RFIs, lessons learned, due-outs, etc.
  3) Managing and updating MID/TEG SOPs, instructions, directives, etc. along with responding to taskers via enterprise systems.
  4) When necessary, periodically brief MID leadership on key exercise items and lessons learned.
  5) Compile MID inputs for the quarterly NRO Joint Exercise Steering Group (JESG).
  6) Participate in monthly NRO Joint Exercise Working Group (JEWG) meetings.
  7) Track and maintain any hardware and software requirements dedicated to ES.
  8) As necessary, host monthly coordination meetings with stakeholders within MID.
  9) Provide contractor award fee inputs
  
  The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance Level (GG-13), Exercise Coordinator, occupational series 0340. 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 August 13th, 2024 to August 27th, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59pm EST on August 27th, 2024.
  
  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
  
  • As an Exercise Coordinator, responsible for assisting in the development and coordination (logistics, resources, and budget) of exercise planning events and executions to enhance the readiness and preparedness of DoD and IC stakeholders.
    
  • Manage daily programmatic functions by interfacing with mission partners across the IC and DoD while coordinating with internal and external operational users to ensure proper program support. Conducting risk assessments and developing detailed scenarios to ensure that exercises provide valuable training experiences, to include simulating complex military operations, natural disasters, humanitarian crises, or other emergency situations.
    
  • After exercises are completed, facilitate after-action reviews and lessons-learned sessions to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement. This feedback is crucial for refining future exercise plans and ensuring that participants can apply lessons learned to real-world situations.
  • Ensuring compliance with NRO SOPs, instructions, and directives related to exercise planning, executions, and conduct. Examples include staying informed of evolving best practices, internal planning documents, external agreements, legal requirements, etc. Additionally, develop, prepare, and conduct oral and/or written presentations to report monthly analysis of project or program status to identify and isolate potential problems while determining a course of action necessary to address deficiencies and recommend remedial action (e.g., manpower reduction, technical solutions, system evaluation, etc.).
  
  What You Need
  
  • Knowledge of military training and exercise design principles, including scenario development, objectives setting, and evaluation methodologies. Understanding defense-specific technology and systems, including an understanding of the unique requirements and constraints associated with military equipment and platforms.
    
  • Experience in strategic planning, performance measurement, and evaluation of program outcomes. Strong communication skills to liaise with exercise participants, observers, and key stakeholders (military, contractors, and team members) to ensure a clear understanding of training objectives and requirements - both written and verbal, are crucial for conveying information, facilitating discussions, and coordinating activities during exercise execution.
    
  • The aptitude to plan, organize, and execute complex exercises, including coordinating logistics, managing resources, and overseeing the development of scenario-based training events. Additionally, the ability to direct and motivate teams, as well as resolve conflicts and make sound decisions.
    
  • Being able to adapt to changing circumstances, work under pressure while utilizing model and simulation tools, and adjust plans as needed during dynamic and fast-paced exercises.
    The capacity to analyze situations, identify problems, and develop effective solutions in real time, especially in high-stress and challenging environments.
  
  Desired Qualifications
  
  • Program Management or technical management expertise is highly desirable (i.e., cost, performance, schedule, and technical reporting) to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the position
  
  • Experience with NRO missions, programs, and management processes
  
  • Knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) organizations, missions, relevant policies, and processes
  
  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.
  
  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: Incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
  
  Location
  
  Chantilly, VA
  
  Salary
  
  GG-13: $117,962 - $153,354
  
  **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-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 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 [email protected] .
  
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• About the company

  NRO is considered, along with the Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, to be one of the "big five" US intelligence agencies.

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