IT Project Manager- Senior

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For 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.

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• 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 have extensive experience leading complex IT projects and programs in national security environments at an expert level? Are you skilled at managing enterprise‑level technology initiatives for critical systems? Does leading strategic IT 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 (GG14‑15) Senior IT Project Managers, occupational series 2210.

This position focuses on the following DoD 8140 Work Role:

• IT Project Manager (802)

This is a full‑time position. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match.

Senior 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 mission.
• Cybersecurity Integration – Ensure cybersecurity requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle at a strategic level. Oversee the implementation of security controls and risk management frameworks for mission‑critical systems.
• Acquisition Management – Lead the acquisition of IT systems and services in accordance with federal regulations at an enterprise level. Develop and implement acquisition strategies for complex IT programs.
• Leadership to Ad Hoc Teams – Lead cross‑functional teams at scale or in highly complex environments to develop innovative IT solutions. Focus team efforts towards current goals and priorities. Plan, develop, and execute large‑scale IT projects that transform the manner in which work is accomplished.
• Relationship Management – Work closely with customer agencies in senior leadership roles and navigate conflicting priorities from senior stakeholders or in complex environments. Reinforce, uphold, and advocate core principles for building IT services, including building in the open, developing software using agile and lean methodologies, and using user‑centered design methods.

• Highly desired:
  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE…