Technical Analyst STEM PhD Degree; ETIC

Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• 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

Do you enjoy designing, creating, and exploring possibilities? Are you a recently graduated or a candidate for a STEM Doctorate degree looking for an exciting challenge? Does designing complex and innovative overhead reconnaissance systems interest you? Does a career with an “out of this world” mission sound intriguing?

If so, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for you!

The NRO seeks recently graduated or early career STEM Doctorate degree professionals to serve as Technical Analysts. NRO will select multiple motivated, team‑focused, highly qualified individuals to engage in the NRO mission by applying creative solutions to complex technical and operational problems.

Selectees will join the Advanced Systems & Technology Directorate (AST) as a member of the Enterprise Technical Innovation Corps (ETIC). During their assignment in AST, ETIC activities focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a technical leader within the Government with direction aimed at learning the NRO, understanding emerging technology, and applying this knowledge to help advance NRO programs.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for officers up to Full Performance Level (GG‑11‑13), Technical Analysts, occupational series 0801, 1301, or 1501. We strongly encourage candidates with degrees in science and engineering to apply for this position, in addition to those with backgrounds in applied mathematical concepts and data analytics. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, please see the OPM Memorandum titled "Merit Hiring Plan" dated May 29, 2025.

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 until filled.

• 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 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 may not qualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant IAW DoWI 1400.25 Volume 300.

• Collaborating with a team of subject matter experts with diverse technical backgrounds and unique perspectives to discover, develop, and deliver innovative concepts to address NRO technical challenges.
• Identifying, assessing, researching and demonstrating revolutionary technologies and concepts to maintain and grow the US Space Advantage.
• Facilitating technology transfer and transitions to/from the tech enterprise into acquisition programs.
• Preparing, providing, and evaluating conventional plans, designs, design specifications, and related documentation determining and/or executing actions for a wide range of assignments involving a combination of complex features.
• Providing advice to senior colleagues and/or management officials responsible for broad program operations.
• Researching trends and patterns; developing new methods and criteria; proposing new policies and practices; conducting technical analysis and field laboratory work to achieve products or services.
• Evaluating the value and applicability of new or improved technology, strategies, trends, or applications.
• Assessing project and program effectiveness interacting with NRO-user community with respect to system and/or operational requirements.
• Providing expertise and advice on program planning and…