Enterprise Analyst

National Reconnaissance Office

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

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
NRO's Systems Engineering Directorate (SED) provides enterprise engineering excellence ahead of the speed of change to ensure end-to-end mission success of the Nation's reconnaissance satellite systems. Within SED, the Office of Enterprise Analysis (OEA) creates insights through analysis as the trusted provider of independent analytic rigor in the NRO decision making process.

We conduct modeling, simulation, and analysis studies at enterprise and system levels that support the full systems engineering cycle including architecture concept development; mission utility and end-to-end performance assessments; budget planning; requirement definition with associated technical performance measures; system reliability and risk management; and product and data quality evaluations. We host an analysis environment and suite of software tools which can be used across a wide variety of domains.

Our enterprise analysis is independent and focused on supporting the NRO and stakeholders across the greater IC and DoW communities, clearly communicating accurate and credible information to the NRO leadership, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), and Congress to ensure procurement decisions are fully informed by NRO corporate knowledge, history, and on-orbit experience. OEA embraces professionals driven by excellence, we are intentional about individual career growth and expansion, and we promote collaboration and innovation!

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for junior level (GGS-12) Enterprise Analyst, occupational series 0801/1301/1501. 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 until filled. This is a continuous announcement.

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 DoWI 1400.25 Volume 2006.
The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.
This position does/may not qualify for the appointment of a reemployed federal annuitant IAW DoWI 1400.25 Volume 300.

What You Will Be Doing

Conducts technical analyses involving modeling, simulation, and analytical studies of NRO space and ground capabilities to support mission needs and inform acquisition strategies.
Supports analysis planning and execution by working with customers to define problems, establish study scope and objectives, and develop findings and recommended solutions with mission impact.
Coordinates across teams consisting of government, SETA, and FFRDC staff from SED, other NRO directorates, and stakeholder communities to ensure quality analysis products.
Provides technical contributions by applying analysis methods, completing assigned tasks, and presenting study results and findings to management.
Supports contractor oversight by maintaining interactions with FFRDC and SETA staff and providing feedback to team leads on challenges or problem areas.
Evaluates analysis capabilities by identifying tool or capability gaps, researching trends and patterns, and supporting tool procurement or development activities.
Interfaces with mission partners across the IC and DoW to ensure proper operational context for analysis and support assessment of program effectiveness.
Mentors junior staff by providing meaningful experiences and training opportunities to develop the next generation of analysts.

What You Need
Required :

Baccalaureate or Graduate Degree from an accredited institution that demonstrates strong analytical foundation.

Desired:

STEM degree (engineering, physics, mathematics, statistics, operations research, computer science, or related discipline) OR equivalent analytical experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Analytical Skills: Developing critical thinking and reasoning skills with experience preparing analytical assessments with clear organization and logical presentation supported by data research.
Communication Skills: Developing oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, present briefings, interpret policies, and represent the organization in interactions with stakeholders.
Collaboration Skills: Developing interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse project teams and gain concurrence from internal and external organizational personnel.
Mission Knowledge: Knowledge of NRO mission, systems acquisition processes, integrated life cycle management, and principles of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance from space.
IC/DoW Knowledge: Knowledge of DoW and Intelligence Community organizations, missions, relevant policies, and processes.
Management Experience: Program or technical management experience (cost, performance, schedule, technical reporting) is desirable.

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 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.

Location
Chantilly, VA, 22060
Telework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location(s).

Salary
This position meets 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 Security’s (OUSD(I&S)). Cadre employees and candidates are eligible to receive STEM pay if they are currently serving in a STEM designated position. 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

2026 STEM salary range for the Washington, DC area: GGS-12 $117,753 – $160,933.

**This position is a junior 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 GGS–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 DoWI 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
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.

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

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