Program Manager- GG-13

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. NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet.

Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NR0

• U.S. Citizen
• 18 years of age or older
• Able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testin

Subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations

Where You Will Work

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) programs embody Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) consistent with Executive Order 14035. OEEO maintains an efficient, fair, and impartial complaint resolution process in accordance with 29 C.F.R. 1614 and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) Management Directive (MD) 110, designed to proactively identify and prevent discrimination. OEEO evaluates NRO policies and practices to ensure compliance with the federal government's mandate to be a model employer, as described in the EEOC's MD 715. OEEO also maintains the NRO's anti-harassment program, designed to remedy workplace situations before they develop into illegal discrimination and/or harassment. OEEO also is charged with ensuring that the NRO workplace is accessible and that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations to perform their jobs.

OEEO is seeking a high-performing, self-motivated officer with a passion for strategic and creative thinking, mission execution, and for advancing NRO's status as a model EEO employer. The successful candidate will have expert knowledge in EEO laws, regulations, policies, and practices as well as a deep understanding of EEOC's MD-715, Model Agency Program elements, and Form 462 reporting requirements; a strong ability to research and interpret legislation and guidance affecting EEO in the NRO; strong ability to engage in regular contact with high-level internal and external resources, supplying or seeking information on EEO programs and issues; as well as a superior use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers contractors, and other stakeholders.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance Level (GG-13), Mission Support, occupational series 0340. For 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 1, 2024 to August 15, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59pm EST on August 15, 2024.

This position functions as a GG-0340-13 Program Manager.

- Manages the analysis and development of statistical data for inclusion in action reports, plans, compliance reviews, and progress reports for senior NRO leadership. Prepare and distribute reports in compliance with Federal regulations.

- Plan the analysis of workforce demographic data trends, facilitates barrier analyses, analyze complaints and reasonable accommodation activity data reporting and process efficiencies, identify potential conflicts, and endeavors to support resolution of issues.

- Collaborate with NRO Office of Human Resources (OHR) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) practitioners to ensure synergies across NRO with regard to EEOC reporting and compliance initiatives.

- Compiles pertinent workforce data in the preparation of the following mandated reports: (1) Annual Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 462 Report on Complaints Activity; (2) Annual and quarterly Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act (No FEAR); (3) EEOC Management Directive (MD) 715 and work with OHR on the Annual Demographic Report on Hiring and Retention of Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities in the U.S. Intelligence Community; and (4) the IC Diversity Equity and Inclusion Annual Demographic Report.

- Analyze data, compile and develop reports and briefings which are inclusive of both qualitative and quantitative analysis, and provide responses to EEOC/IC EEO related TIER inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

- Collaborates in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and projects for MD-715 reporting and identifying and informing the removal efforts of barriers to EEO.

What You Need

- Expert knowledge and experience in Federal EEO mandates, the agency's obligations to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure 508 compliance, and to conduct management-based anti-harassment inquiries.

- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a small team. Demonstrated ability to operate independently, applying analytical and organizational skills to plan and execute projects, collect findings, and timely prepare reports.

- Expert ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, supplying or seeking information on EEO programs and issues.

- Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills, the ability to identify issues and develop process improvement recommendations, and excellent writing skills utilized in the preparation of reports and other correspondence.

- Expert ability to communicate in various mediums including in writing, and use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

- Experience in interpreting regulations or policies and formulating recommendations. Familiarity with Federal EEO laws, regulations, polices, and practices as well as an understanding of Executive Order 14035, EEOC Management Directive (MD) 110, MD-715's Model Agency Program elements, and Form 462 reporting requirements; superior ability to research and interpret guidance impacting the NRO's compliance with same.

- Ability to multi-task and adjust to changing requirements.

- Strong representational skills and demonstrated ability to present information in group settings.

- Solid understanding of the NRO's missions.

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and sustain relationships across the organization, to include senior level offices.

- Proficient using SharePoint, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel.

- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; work well under pressure, while exercising tact and diplomacy.

Hiring Incentive

• 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

• Applies to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

• No discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, 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. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Privacy Act Notice

• Information is used to determine qualifications for employment authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361

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