The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) seeks qualified individuals to serve as Cost Estimators, performing a wide range of acquisition activities for large space system development and acquisition programs (see our website at www.nro.gov). Cost Estimators assist senior NRO officials with resource decisions by designing and executing analytic studies offering insights into NRO programs and activities and by estimating the full costs for selected new initiatives and expanded projects. Cost Estimators also develop independent cost estimates on major NRO system acquisition programs, assist in the evaluation of cost estimates prepared by NRO program offices, assess technical characteristics of satellite systems, assist in the performance of technical and cost uncertainty analyses, develop cost and schedule models based on cost/technical data of historical programs, and participate in source selection activities. 

Minimum Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics.

All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required.

To be considered suitable for Agency employment, applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.

Important Notice: Friends, family, individuals, or organizations may be interested to learn that you are an applicant for or an employee of the CIA. Their interest, however, may not be benign or in your best interest. You cannot control whom they would tell. We therefore ask you to exercise discretion and good judgment in disclosing your interest in a position with the Agency. You will receive further guidance on this topic as you proceed through your CIA employment processing.

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An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force.