Digital Engineer – Model Federation - Full Performance
Chantilly, VA
Full Time
Open Until: December 26, 2024
Mid Level
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
Where You Will Work
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Systems Engineering Directorate (SED) leads the end-to-end integration of space, ground, operations, launch, and technology insertion activities for the NRO to ensure mission success of the Nation’s reconnaissance satellite systems on behalf of the Director of the NRO. Intelligence provided by space reconnaissance platforms delivers unique information to national leadership and tactical components in support of national security objectives. National space systems are undergoing significant enhancements to improve collection and manage a dynamic threat environment. SED is leading the NROs transition to model-based system engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering (DE) to deliver digital models more effectively accounting for new platforms, addressing unique collection requirements, making architectural adjustments and launching systems on shorter timelines. If you want to be a leader of a generational evolution within the NRO, this job can be game changing for you!
SED’s Office of Digital Engineering (ODE) provides foundational elements of NRO’ Digital Engineering Enterprise including developing and managing a cloud based digital environment; engineering and configuring software tools, applications and processes required for the system engineering community; and managing engineering data at the enterprise level. ODE also develops, maintains, and manages digital models of NRO systems that provide NRO program offices and senior decision makers enterprise system performance and acquisition analysis. ODE staff develops and manages descriptive modeling governance, best practices, data management, and model management activities all utilizing the digital engineering platform.
SED is seeking an innovative and motivated officer to serve as a Digital Engineer – Model Federation, within ODE, responsible for overseeing the NRO’s Model Federated Framework, housing all architecture and system-level descriptive models, guiding development of capabilities in support of NRO model-based objectives. The position supports the development and use of systems engineering and digital engineering descriptive models to meet NRO digital engineering strategic goals. Works collaboratively with other leaders in ODE, SED, and the NRO Enterprise to help ensure the NRO delivers mission critical capabilities to the Intelligence Community.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance (GG-13), Digital Engineer – Model Federation, occupational series 0801. 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 December 12, 2024 to December 26, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on December 26, 2024.
Who May Apply
What You Will Be Doing
What You Need
Desired Qualifications
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
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
2024 salary range for STEM:
GG-13: $129,239 - $176,632
**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 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.
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:
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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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 18 years of age or older
- 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
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Systems Engineering Directorate (SED) leads the end-to-end integration of space, ground, operations, launch, and technology insertion activities for the NRO to ensure mission success of the Nation’s reconnaissance satellite systems on behalf of the Director of the NRO. Intelligence provided by space reconnaissance platforms delivers unique information to national leadership and tactical components in support of national security objectives. National space systems are undergoing significant enhancements to improve collection and manage a dynamic threat environment. SED is leading the NROs transition to model-based system engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering (DE) to deliver digital models more effectively accounting for new platforms, addressing unique collection requirements, making architectural adjustments and launching systems on shorter timelines. If you want to be a leader of a generational evolution within the NRO, this job can be game changing for you!
SED’s Office of Digital Engineering (ODE) provides foundational elements of NRO’ Digital Engineering Enterprise including developing and managing a cloud based digital environment; engineering and configuring software tools, applications and processes required for the system engineering community; and managing engineering data at the enterprise level. ODE also develops, maintains, and manages digital models of NRO systems that provide NRO program offices and senior decision makers enterprise system performance and acquisition analysis. ODE staff develops and manages descriptive modeling governance, best practices, data management, and model management activities all utilizing the digital engineering platform.
SED is seeking an innovative and motivated officer to serve as a Digital Engineer – Model Federation, within ODE, responsible for overseeing the NRO’s Model Federated Framework, housing all architecture and system-level descriptive models, guiding development of capabilities in support of NRO model-based objectives. The position supports the development and use of systems engineering and digital engineering descriptive models to meet NRO digital engineering strategic goals. Works collaboratively with other leaders in ODE, SED, and the NRO Enterprise to help ensure the NRO delivers mission critical capabilities to the Intelligence Community.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Full Performance (GG-13), Digital Engineer – Model Federation, occupational series 0801. 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 December 12, 2024 to December 26, 2024. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on December 26, 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.
- This position does not qualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.
What You Will Be Doing
- Develops innovative digital engineering methods, processes, and tools to advance the state of the practice of digital engineering within the enterprise.
- Manages the NROs descriptive modeling Federated Framework; ensures interconnected models support acquisition lifecycle activities
- Evaluates the value and applicability of new or improved technology, strategies, trends, or applications in digital engineering and model-based systems engineering training.
- Manages daily programmatic functions, interfaces with mission partners across the IC and DoD, reaches out to users to ensure proper program support. Oversees work effort of assigned FFRDC and SETA staff.
- Serves as subject matter expert for assigned projects. Responsible for performing various technical and advisory functions relative to the personnel assigned to the particular project segment.
- Briefs senior management through each project development cycle. Maintains interactions with contractor personnel to evaluate and correct development activities or provide technical and managerial consultations to team managers when problem areas arise.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You Need
- Baccalaureate or Graduate Degree: technical or scientific field (STEM) such as engineering, physics, physical science, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, operations research, engineering management, or computer science. Individual occupations have specific educational requirements but a STEM degree is prerequisite for all. Actual degree and courses required will be determined based on qualification of individual for the position.
- Experience with model-based systems engineering or digital engineering approaches.
- Experience with systems engineering principles and architecture.
- Experience with SysML and/or UAFML modeling languages including hands-on experience with common commercial modeling tools (e.g. SparxEA, Cameo, Core, Rhapsody)
- Excellent interpersonal relationships to work with project/program teams in the implementation of NRO wide programs. Uses interpersonal skills, to persuade and gain concurrence from both internal and external organizational personnel in order to implement new innovative courses of action.
- Excellent oral and written communication to prepare and present reports, interpret policies and guidelines, provide advice and guidance to customers, and represent the organization in interactions with other organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, multiple tasks, and work requirements by continuously analyzing available resources against ongoing work.
- Proven critical thinking skills and reasoning skills as demonstrated by experience in preparing written products with emphasis on clear organization, and concise, and logical presentation to include an assessment or recommendation supported by data or research.
Desired Qualifications
- Sound understanding of intelligence satellite systems.
- Knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) organizations, missions, relevant policies, and processes.
- OMG Certified System Modeling Language Professional (OCSMP)
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: 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 http://icatalog.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/CareerLvl.aspx.
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
2024 salary range for STEM:
GG-13: $129,239 - $176,632
**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 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.
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].
Privacy Act Notice
Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): We use this information to determine qualifications for employment. This is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Read more about the Privacy Act of 1974
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