Deputy Chief Mission Compliance Group

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WE ARE THE NROFor 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. CitizenYou must be 18 years of age or olderYou must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearanceYou will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testingYou will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinationsWhere You Will WorkThe National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Office of Policy and Strategy (OP&S) is a direct report to the Director NRO (DNRO), charged with being the foremost policy advisor to the DNRO and NRO leadership and with forging an NRO policy and strategy foundation that enables NRO leadership and personnel to accomplish their mission and objectives. This includes providing guidance and management of sound corporate policies; influencing commercial, civil and national security space, and international space policies and strategies; and creating, maintaining, and reporting effective and agile internal management control systems and enterprise processes.OP&S engages with a full range of interagency partners on overhead reconnaissance-related policy and strategy issues, foreign relations, and civil space-related matters to build and maintain strategic relationships that allow the DNRO to affect agendas, shape thinking, and influence outcomes.Policy and Strategy Officers are responsible for the development, coordination and communication of the NRO’s strategic direction in support of the Director, Principal Deputy Director, Deputy Director, OP&S and DNRO. To support this role, activities include analyzing the Intelligence Community (IC) needs and strategic environment, identifying and directing evaluations of new opportunities to optimize overhead reconnaissance capabilities, implementing activities to support strategic objectives, and coordinating with IC, Department of Defense (DoD) and international stakeholders.This position serves as the NRO Mission Compliance Group (MCG) Deputy Chief, in NRO’s Office of Policy and Strategy (OP&S). OP&S reports directly to the Director, NRO (DNRO) and is accountable for successfully shaping and driving internal NRO, national, Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), civil space, commercial, and international policies and strategies related to overhead reconnaissance, all in support of the over-arching goal of forging an NRO policy and strategy foundation that enables NRO leadership and personnel to accomplish their mission and objectives. OP&S is also responsible for managing NRO mission compliance consistent with relevant DoD and Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) policies and directives, while ensuring that effective enterprise-level governance is developed and implemented across the NRO. In performing these functions, OP&S works with a broad range of NRO and interagency partners on overhead-related policy and strategy issues, foreign relations and international cooperation activities, and civil and commercial space-related issues in order to build and maintain strategic relationships and efforts that allow the DNRO to affect agendas, guide thinking, and influence outcomes. Within this broader mission context, OP&S/MCG leads, executes, and strengthens the NRO’s Mission Compliance Program (MCP). The Director of OP&S (D/OP&S) serves as the NRO’s Chief Mission Compliance Officer (CMCO) and both the Principal Deputy Director (PDD/OP&S) and the Deputy Director (DD/OP&S) serve as NRO Deputy MCOs (DMCO). MCG is the focal point for ensuring that the NRO conducts all mission and mission-related activities in accordance with applicable Executive Orders (E.O.s); laws; and appropriate IC and DoD directives, policies, and procedures. MCG ensures NRO awareness of mission compliance policies, responsibilities, and authorities by undertaking outreach activities, instituting policies and standards, and developing and maintaining training. MCG monitors and assesses activities for compliance and responds to reported, suspected, and/or potential compliance violations. In performing these functions, MCG works with a broad range of NRO, IC, DoD, and other interagency partners on mission compliance-related policy and strategy issues. The MCG Deputy Chief reports to the MCG Chief, who is responsible for leading, executing, and strengthening the NRO’s MCP on behalf of D/OP&S. Under the guidance and direction of the MCG Chief, the MCG Deputy Chief has the responsibility to develop, implement, and sustain Mission Compliance-related policies and procedures that are consistent with applicable E.O.s; laws; and appropriate IC, DoD directives, policies and procedures. The MCG Deputy Chief has a pivotal role enabling the NRO mission by streamlining Mission Compliance-related processes and procedures. The MCG Deputy Chief ensures that the relevant portions of the MCP are synchronized with the appropriate National Security Agency, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and Defense Intelligence Agency Compliance elements. The MCG Deputy Chief identifies opportunities; addresses risks; represents the NRO; and builds effective NRO, IC, and DoD partnerships in the Mission Compliance realm. In performing this function, the MCG Deputy Chief will help lead and manage a globally distributed team consisting of government and contract personnel. The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Senior Level (GG-14/15), Program Managers, 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 July 31, 2024 to August 14, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on July 12, 2023. 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 DoingThe MCG Deputy Chief will perform the following major duties and activities: Leads and manages the establishment and implementation of the relevant portions of MCG program activities and initiatives in concert with broader NRO, IC, and DoD priorities and activities, fostering cooperation and communication across agencies and departments. Leads the formulation and documentation of Mission Compliance-related policies and strategies across the NRO enterprise and with IC, DoD, and other partners.Coordinates proposed changes to Mission Compliance policies and procedures with NRO stakeholders and Mission Partners to ensure that proposals align with the NRO mission, goals, and objectives.Leads, mediates, or otherwise assists in the resolution of Mission Compliance policy issues, disputes, and findings. Executes expert-level support to OP&S Senior Leadership and the MCG Group Chief on Mission Compliance-related policy and procedural issues, activities, and programs that affect the NRO and its mission partners and stakeholders.Facilitates synchronization, integration, and effective coordination of Mission Compliance-related activities with IC and DoD mission partners, as well as with other government agencies, stakeholders, and related parties, as appropriate.Facilitates the coordination and de-confliction of competing requirements and priorities of multiple stakeholders to identify an effective and coherent path forward for MCG, OP&S, and broader NRO initiatives in this arena. Provides expert-level policy and strategy analysis and advice to support senior NRO, IC, and DoD leader deliberations and decisions regarding commercial, civil, and national security space and cyber policies, regulatory issues, and agreements as they may relate to international cooperation to ensure that NRO equities and foreign partnerships are considered and/or protected. Leads the development and presentation of Mission Compliance-related briefings and reports for NRO, IC, DoD, and Congressional senior leadership and officials. Represents the NRO in Mission Compliance-related interagency working groups and studies.Promotes information sharing and knowledge management of Mission Compliance-related activities within the NRO, across the IC and DoD, and with other government agencies, mission partners, stakeholders.Maintains situational awareness and keeps NRO leadership informed of significant Mission Compliance issues and activities across the spectrum of the IC, DoD, U.S. industry, and foreign partner realm.Leads special projects that span the breadth of NRO and OP&S activities and priorities, as needed.Assists the MCG Chief with leading a globally distributed MCP team consisting of government and contract personnel professionals.Assists the MCG Chief with leading, managing, overseeing, and supervising the performance and activities of government personnel assigned to MCG and proactively addresses any conduct or performance issues.Leads and oversees the performance and activities of contractor personnel assigned to MCG and proactively addresses any conduct or performance issues through the appropriate contract management authority. Acts as the MCG Chief, as requested/directed, when the MCG Chief is unavailable. The MCG Deputy Chief is also responsible for assisting the MCG Chief in the day-to-day management and oversight of MCG activities, to include review of all substantive products, daily task prioritization and quality control, government personnel management, and advising the MCG Chief on all matters of OP&S concern. The incumbent makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates and oversees their work. Based on MCG Chief guidance, the MCG Deputy Chief plans work to be performed by subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of work to be performed, and capabilities of employees. Evaluates the performance of subordinate team members. Advises, counsels, or instructs employees on both substantive and administrative matters. Administers an overall training plan for team members. Participates in the selection of candidates for subordinate positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain or enhance job performance. Encourages self-development. Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required. Maintains project files, and program and administrative materials. Coordinates annual leave schedules for staff members; ensures peak workload times are accommodated. Resolves informal and formal complaints of employees. Recommends selections, promotions, and awards to the MCG Chief. Performs other duties as assigned.What You Need Experience and demonstrated skill leading, managing, and overseeing government and/or contractor personnel. Experience and current knowledge across the spectrum of NRO mission programs and capabilities.Experience working with the DoD/IC and other stakeholder communities and demonstrated ability to maintain/utilize a professional network across these communities to capture and leverage best practices.Experience managing, leading, and orchestrating complex initiatives and programs involving multiple organizations and stakeholders. Knowledge of the SIGINT and GEOINT intelligence disciplines, and the capacity to quickly expand that knowledge base.Knowledge of the IC and DoD missions and organizations, with desired emphasis in policies and strategies relevant to protection of U.S. Person privacy. Knowledge of (or capacity to quickly learn and apply) applicable laws, executive orders, directives, regulations and guidance related to intelligence and intelligence-related activities, intelligence oversight and privacy.Superior analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, identify needs and requirements, develop recommendations, and evaluate outcomes against goals and objectives. Expert ability to analyze and interpret the impact, implication, and applicability of regulations, guidelines, laws, and directives.Expert ability to identify and use principles, rules, and relationships to construct arguments or interpret facts, data, or other information.Expert ability to dissect problems into meaningful parts and use logic and judgement to determine accuracy and relevance of data as well as ability in identifying and reconciling gaps, uncertainties, and key assumptions of data.Expert ability to integrate evidence/information, evaluate and prioritize alternatives, understand implications, and assess similarities and differences in data to develop findings or conclusions. Expert organizational and interpersonal skills to facilitate diverse forums, manage competing priorities, mediate contentious policy disputes, advocate new ideas/concepts/processes, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.Superior ability to exercise independent judgement on time-sensitive issues.Excellent oral communication skills, with demonstrated skill and experience communicating effectively with audiences of varying seniority and expertise.Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrated skill and experience communicating effectively with audiences of varying seniority and expertise.Desired Qualifications Experience and demonstrated skill leading, managing, and overseeing government and/or contractor personnel. 5+ years of experience directly supporting SIGINT or GEOINT mission preferably with experience in more than one mission area (i.e. collection, analysis and production, development etc.)5+ years of experience directly supporting NRO, IC or DoD intelligence-related activities.3+ years of experience and current knowledge across the spectrum of NRO mission programs and capabilities.3+ years of progressively responsible experience in the full range of intelligence-related program/project management with emphasis on requirements generation, program planning and executio

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