- Pay
- $148–197k
- Where
- Aurora, CO, United States
- Level
- Senior
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
As the Mission Operations Branch (MOB) Chief, provide leadership for the Branch and for the Operations Control Center (OCC). Serve as one of the Senior Cadre representatives in the unit. Engage regularly with Division and Site leadership and participate in battle rhythm events. As needed, identify requirements for additional personnel to fill Branch positions. Ensure high quality initial, recurring and, supplemental training materials are available. Ensure timely completion of aforementioned training. Develop and publish guidance consistent with the OCC responsibilities and in alignment with NRO and ADF-C guidance. Advocate for the OCC teams operational requirements. Advise the Division Chief on all matters involving personnel, system, and site state of health; including the protection of the site baseline.
The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Supervisor, Chief, Mission Operations Branch, GGS-14, occupational series 0132 . More information on the occupational series can be viewed on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website .
This is a full-time position that is open from 2026-11-03 to 2026-11-13. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 2026-11-13.
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 DoW 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 qualify for the appointment of a reemployed federal annuitant IAW DoWI 1400.25 Volume 300.
What You Will Be Doing
Serve as Mission Operations Branch Chief / Operations Control Center (OCC) Supervisory Lead, providing leadership over the Branch/Flight and within the unit, scheduling 24/7/365 operations position shifts, planning and ensuring training and evaluation for certified positions, and advising senior management on all matters involving personnel, system, and site state of health. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Direct, coordinate, and oversee the work of subordinates. Advise staff regarding policies, procedures, NRO directives and instructions, DoD, IC, and other guidelines.
Explain performance expectations to employees directly supervised and provide regular feedback in accordance with applicable performance guidance. Recommend awards for non-supervisory personnel and changes for positions to higher-level management. Initiate action to correct performance or conduct problems of employees directly supervised.
Review developmental needs of employees and encourage individual career development. Manage work schedules to ensure adequate coverage of assigned unit through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation times. Adhere to the tenants of NRO Directive (ND) 80-3, Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, Accommodation, and Diversity Management.
Certify as Mission Director (MD). Serve minimum number…