National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Hiring for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Compliance Manager – Senior/Expert Level at Chantilly, VA Full Time

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.

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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 Office of Equality & Inclusion (OE&I) programs embody Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) consistent with Executive Order 14035. OE&I’s Inclusion Program serves the NRO and strives to promote an inclusive environment for all personnel, to ensure that all are valued and treated equitably. OE&I maintains an efficient, fair, and impartial complaint resolution process in accordance with 29 C.F.R. 1614 and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Management Directive (MD) 110, designed to proactively identify and prevent discrimination. OE&I evaluates NRO policies and practices to ensure compliance with the federal government’s mandate to be a model employer, as described in the EEOC’s MD 715. OE&I also maintains the NRO’s anti-harassment program, designed to remedy workplace situations before they develop into illegal discrimination and/or harassment. OE&I also is charged with ensuring that the NRO workplace is accessible and that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations to perform their jobs.

OE&I is seeking a high-performing, self-motivated officer with a passion for strategic and creative thinking, mission execution, and for advancing NRO’s status as a model EEO employer. The successful candidate will have expert knowledge of Federal EEO laws, regulations, polices, and practices as well as a superior understanding of EEOC’s MD-715, Model Agency Program elements, and Form 462 reporting requirements; a superior ability to research and interpret legislation and guidance affecting EEO in the NRO; superior ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources, supplying or seeking information on EEO programs and issues; as well as a superior use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for Senior/Expert Level (GG-14/GG-15), Mission Support, and occupational series 0340. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click

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 September 14, 2023 to September 28, 2023. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on September 28, 2023.

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.

What You Will Be Doing

This position functions as a GG-0340-15 Program Manager. As such, The DEIA/EEO Compliance Manager will:

• Serve as an advisor to OE&I leadership on the development, implementation, and management of a broad range of complex EEO and anti-harassment programs (AHP) and activities aimed at increasing EEO and AHP compliance in the NRO.
• Collaborate with NRO DEIA, HR and EEO practitioners to ensure synergies across NRO with regard to DEIA initiatives and EEOC reporting.
• Perform research, analyze data, compile and develop reports and briefings that are inclusive of both qualitative and quantitative analysis, and provide responses to EEOC/DEIA related TIER inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the compilation of pertinent workforce data in the preparation of the following mandated reports: (1) Annual EEOC 462 Report on Complaints Activity; (2) Annual and quarterly Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act (No FEAR); (3) EEOC MD-715 and work with OHR on the Annual Demographic Report on Hiring and Retention of Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities in the U.S. Intelligence Community; and (4) the IC DEI Annual Demographic Report.
• Evaluate NRO policies and practices to ensure compliance with the federal government’s mandate to be a model employer, as described in the EEOC’s MD-715.
• Execute processes to monitor the dissemination of information and maintain suspense database systems; maintain records and information in compliance with regulations and sensitive compartmentation.
• Oversee and lead the analysis and development of statistical data for inclusion in action reports, plans, compliance reviews, and progress reports for senior NRO leadership. Prepare and distribute reports in compliance with Federal regulations.
• Plan, develop, and implement training, analyze demographic trends, facilitate barrier analyses with HR stakeholders, analyze complaints and reasonable accommodation process efficiencies, identify potential conflicts, and efforts to support resolution of issues at the lowest level.
• Provide guidance and support to senior management teams and others in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and projects for Diversity and Inclusion, Management Directive 715, and identifying and removing barriers to EEO, including empowering the participation of historically underrepresented groups.

What You Need

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Personal and professional discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality and neutrality.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience in interpreting regulations or policies and formulating recommendations. Familiarity with Federal EEO laws, regulations, polices, and practices as well as an understanding of Executive Order 14035, EEOC MD-110, MD-715’s Model Agency Program elements, and EEOC Form 462 reporting requirements; superior ability to research and interpret guidance impacting the NRO’s compliance with same.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated professional writing ability.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a small team. Demonstrated ability to operate independently, applying analytical and organizational skills to plan and execute projects, collect findings, and timely prepare reports.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work while remaining flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment with competing demands and strict competing deadlines.
• Ability to identify and analyze both individual and systemic issues and concerns.
• Ability to develop creative and resourceful recommendations/solutions to complex issues and problems using varied data sources.
• Ability to work independently and to lead others.
• Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills, the ability to identify issues and develop process improvement recommendations, and excellent writing skills utilized in the preparation of reports and other correspondence. Superior ability to communicate in various mediums including in writing, and use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of leadership and with people generally engaged in different functions, missions, and kinds of work. Ability to give effective oral presentations at levels appropriate to and tailored for different target audiences.
• Must be highly effective in influencing and motivating through communication and thus must be skillful in approaching individuals or groups in order to obtain the desired effect.
• Proven critical thinking skills and reasoning skills as demonstrated by experience in preparing analytical assessments and other written products with emphasis on clear organization, and concise, and logical presentation to include an assessment or recommendation supported by data or research.

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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of Federal laws and Department of Defense, NRO, EEO policies, procedures, and regulations as well as an understanding of the organizational structure and responsibilities of NRO directorates, components, and offices
• Excellent counseling and negotiation skills sufficient to appropriately solicit information from multifaceted data sources. Knowledge of the range of policies, regulations and applicable precedents affecting the use of program and related support resources including knowledge of the Office of Equality & Inclusion’s mission and program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations.
• Knowledge of the substantive nature of agency programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; and the analytical and evaluative techniques for assessing program development.
• Expert knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) organizations, missions, relevant policies, and processes.
• General understanding of intelligence satellite systems.

Other Information

• Baccalaureate or Graduate Degree. Actual degree and courses required will be determined based on qualification of individual for the position.
• 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.
• Geographic Mobility Agreement: MAY be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness, and/or career development.
• Emergency Essential: Certain positions MAY be deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.

Location

Chantilly, VA

Salary

2023 salary range for the Washington, DC area:

GG-14: $132,368 – $172,075

GG-15: $155,700– 183,500

• This position is a Senior/Expert 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-14 or GG-15 grade 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

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

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