Technical Analyst (Cost Analysis)

NRO • Chantilly, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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 This position serves as a Technical Analyst providing technical and professional advice on engineering, physical science or mathematical/statistical issues affecting the NRO. The position is assigned to the Business Plans & Operations (BPO) Directorate, Cost and Acquisition Assessment Group (CAAG) within the NRO, and serves as a Cost Estimating Team Analyst. The position provides input for the preparation of independent cost estimates for new and ongoing NRO space and ground major system acquisition programs and evaluates the basis of estimates for resource requirements prepared by NRO program offices. This position will interact with and may lead contractor teams in developing estimates for programs that span many directorates. This position also requires making decisions to resolve specific complex or intricate issues and problems; developing new methods and criteria; and proposing new policies and practices. The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for full performance level (GG-13), non-supervisory Technical Analyst, occupational series 0801/1301/1501. 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 9 th , 2026 to March 20 th . 2026. Resumes must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on March 20 th , 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Operations Research, Physics, Physical Science, Computer Science or equivalent discipline.
• Knowledge of advanced methods and techniques used in quantitative and qualitative analyses and assessments. Examples may include statistics, modeling and simulation, and decision analytics.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply analytic, diagnostic, and qualitative techniques sufficient to produce authoritative analytical products and the ability to employ new methodological approaches to analyze information.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and reviewing analysis to provide greater insights into the resources required for the NRO's complex systems and services acquisitions
• Prepare and review independent cost estimates and analysis of NRO's systems and trade studies in support of future strategic architectures for NRO systems.
• Develop and modify data-driven analytic models and methods
• Plans, arranges, and manages data collection and preliminary analysis.
• Briefs senior management through each project development cycle.
• Maintains interactions with contractor personnel to evaluate and correct development activities or provide technical and managerial consultations to team managers when problem areas arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level