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 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 position is assigned to Business Plans & Operations (BPO) Directorate and is matrixed to the Management Services and Operations (MS&O) Directorate within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The Budget Analyst will be assigned as the ADF-South West Budget Lead to support MS&O and Mission Operations Directorates (MOD); two complex organizations responsible for NRO satellite operations and worldwide facility operations. The officer will lead a team of one government and two contractor employees. The officer's responsibilities will cover a wide range of multi-disciplinary activities within financial management to include analysis of financial reports, execution of current year budgets, coordination of funding actions, development of inputs to the Intelligence Program Budget Submission (IPBS) and Congressional Budget Justification Book (CBJB), entering and validating program financial data in various tools, and preparation of financial briefings for management. The officer is integral to support the full range of budget formulation, resource management, and financial oversight activities that support ADF-SW's charter to address a wide range of strategic priorities with a broad suite of capabilities. The incumbent will interact with mid and senior level leaders throughout government and in private industry and will work in close coordination and collaboration with PMs, COTRs and Business Plans and Operations (BPO) staff. The incumbent will be responsible for oversight of the funds including the efficient, effective and proper financial resource management of multiple highly complex MOD and MS&O programs and acquisitions. The position includes oversight duties of contractor personnel. Some travel to CONUS locations may be required.

The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for mid and senior level (GG13 - GG14), supervisory Budget Analyst, occupational series 0560. For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here.

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 March 2, 2026 to March 12, 2026. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on March 12, 2026.

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.
This position may not qualify for the appointment of a reemployed federal annuitant IAW DoDI 1400.25 Volume 300.

What You Will Be Doing

Directs a program or major program segment with significant resources. Exercises overall supervision over the establishment and management of a Directorate’s/Office’s position structure which will best serve mission needs by providing the optimum balance between such elements as economy, efficiency, skills utilization, employee motivation and employee development.
Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Evaluates work performance of subordinates, interviews candidates for positions, and recommends appointments, promotions, or reassignments.
Makes decision on non-routine, costly and/or controversial training needs and training requests related to employees in the unit.
Reviews and assesses costs and schedules performance for all assigned programs. Assessments are generated using performance management tools and techniques such as earned value management, cost performance reports and contract funds status reports.
Participates in Senior Review Boards, Engineering Review Boards, Integrated Baseline Reviews, Joint Surveillance Reviews and Budget Reviews with other government agencies as required.
Addresses and resolves Program Office requirements, serving as liaison for budget issues between program management, Business Plans and Operations and other financial entities.

What You Need

Highly desired: a Bachelor’s Degree in a related occupation (business, finance, etc.).
Experience with the federal budget process such as budget execution/budget formulation, and justification that demonstrates knowledge of commonly used budget methods, processes, procedures, and regulations.
Experience using financial databases and systems, and spreadsheets to accomplish budget-related tasks.
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.

Other Information

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.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) coded positions: If selected for a DAWIA coded position, the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. Individual shall maintain, at a minimum 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system. DAWIA requirements may be located at the Defense Acquisition University website.
Geographic Mobility Agreement: MAY be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness, and/or career development.
Information Assurance (IA): Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment.
Emergency Essential: Certain positions MAY be deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Telework is not available and you must be able to work at the specified location(s).

Salary

2026 salary range for the Albuquerque -Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM area:

GG-13 $107,592 – 139,871.

GG-14 $127,141 – 165,288.

This position is a 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-13 or GG-14 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 DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period.

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, pregnancy, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants

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 [email protected].

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