Senior IT Project Manager

Skip To Job Description Thank you for your interest in a career with the NRO!    Opportunities listed on this page are used to fill NRO Cadre positions across NRO Career Fields.Positions listed as Continuous Announcements stay open to ensure NRO gets access to talent year round, allowing the NRO to build a qualified applicant pool to fill current and future hiring needs.  Positions that are not listed as Continuous Announcements will either display a close date or open until filled indicator.Applications are kept on file for 6 months. During this timeframe, applications are continuously evaluated against current and future job openings, therefore candidates do not need to apply multiple times to the same job if they have not been contacted.  Upon receipt of application you may be contacted for an interview.In addition to the positions posted on this page, we encourage you to view and apply to job announcements on USAJobs. Senior IT Project Manager Chantilly, VA Full Time Continuous Announcement Experienced Share We Are The NROFor over 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 NROU.S. Citizenship is requiredYou must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearanceYou will be subject to preemployment and periodic drug testingYou will be subject to preemployment and periodic polygraph examinationsWhere You Will WorkDo you have experience managing complex IT projects in national security environments? Are you skilled at leading technology initiatives for critical systems? Does managing projects for space-based reconnaissance systems interest you? If so, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for you!The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes via a continuous announcement for consideration against current and future opportunities for senior level (GG-14-15) Senior IT Project Managers, occupational series 2210. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.This position focuses on the following DoD 8140 Work Role(s): IT Project Manager (802) This is a fulltime position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match. Who May ApplyThis 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 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 not qualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant IAW DoWI 1400.25 Volume 300.What You Will Be DoingSenior IT Project Managers require expertise in one or more of the following areas:Project Leadership - Serve as an expert project manager and consultant, managing and directing multiple highly complex and innovative IT and cybersecurity projects and initiatives. Lead, coordinate, communicate, integrate, and be accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with critical agency priorities.Strategic Planning - Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource requirements for enterprise-level IT initiatives. Establish strategic direction for major IT acquisitions and implementations that support the agency's...