NRO OIG Inspector

Intelligence Careers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligence Careers is seeking qualified candidates for a CIA position assigned to the National Reconnaissance Office's Office of Inspector General. As a CIA officer within the NRO OIG, you will conduct independent inspections and evaluations of NRO operations, programs, or policies, reporting to the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Inspections.

Candidates must have at least five years of federal inspection experience across space systems, SIGINT/GEOINT, cybersecurity, policy, or program

Qualifications

• Conduct systematic inspections and evaluations of NRO operations, programs, or policies.
• Identify applicable federal laws, regulations, and directives and assess compliance.
• Analyze complex data to identify trends and root causes.
• Communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct inspections and evaluations of NRO design, implementation, and results.
• Prepare formal reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams and provide constructive feedback under deadlines.

Skills

Space Systems Engineering

Space and Ground Operations

Signals Intelligence

Geospatial Intelligence

Intelligence Analysis

Cybersecurity

Policy & Strategy

Acquisition/Contracting/PM

Intelligence Oversight

Federal Oversight

Travel willingness

US citizenship & background check

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

This is a CIA position that will be assigned to the National Reconnaissance Offices' (NRO) Office of Inspector General (OIG). As a CIA officer working as a part of the NRO OIG you will report to the NRO OIG's Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Inspections and be responsible for conducting systematic and independent inspections and evaluations of the design, implementation, and results of NRO operations, programs, or policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Interested candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the US Constitution. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. The NRO OIG will consider work experience, educational background, and professional certifications in assessing your skills and knowledge to determine eligibility for a specific grade and step. Minimum qualifications include:

• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in one of the following areas:
  • Space Systems Engineering
  • Space and Ground Operations
  • Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) or Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Collection Management
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Cybersecurity within the IC or Defense Intelligence Enterprise
  • Policy and Strategy within the IC or Defense Intelligence Enterprise
  • Acquisition/Contracting/Program Management within the IC or Defense Intelligence Enterprise
  • Intelligence Oversight
  • Federal Oversight
• Ability to learn how to plan, organize, and conduct thorough inspections and evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to identify and analyze applicable Federal laws, regulations, Executive Orders, Presidential Directives, and policies
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends and determine root causes of issues
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to elicit information, articulate complex information, collect information from interviews, and tailor the information presented to the audience.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a team environment, including ability to give and receive constructive feedback and work collaboratively under pressure with tight deadlines
• Experience protecting classified and/or sensitive information
• Ability to travel occasionally, both domestically and overseas
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree from an accredited university with at least a 3.0 on a 4-point scale
• Experience working for, or with NRO
• Experience conducting inspections and evaluations in accordance with CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Project Management Professional, Certified Fraud Examiner)