National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
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Enterprise Architect Data Transport NRO

133K–181K
Onsite · Washington, District of Columbia
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead an Enterprise Architect team to define and deliver end-to-end data transport solutions for the National Reconnaissance Office. This is a non-supervisory role leading 2-3 contractors while shaping architecture across space ground application data facility infrastructure layers. The position involves strategic planning and investment decisions.

What You'll Do9

  • 1Define end-to-end data flow architectures from collection to delivery
  • 2Create layered architecture models spanning physical data link network and application layers
  • 3Develop requirements for future architectures aligned to user needs and strategic intent
  • 4Design redundant path architectures eliminating single points of failure
  • 5Accommodate future growth through scalable design solutions
  • 6Conduct architecture reviews with stakeholders to validate designs against mission requirements
  • 7Utilize digital engineering models for complex system analysis
  • 8Drive NRO architecture investments to address strategic challenges
  • 9Explore new concepts and technologies for improved data transport capabilities

Requirements11

  • 1Bachelor's degree in Professional Engineering or related field
  • 2Sound understanding of intelligence satellite systems
  • 3Expertise in multidisciplinary engineering concepts principles and practices
  • 4Proven critical thinking and analytical writing skills
  • 5Demonstrated project management and leadership abilities
  • 6Desired knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community organizations missions policies and processes
  • 7Understanding of government acquisition processes
  • 8Familiarity with digital engineering environments
  • 9Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job
  • 10Ability to reflect relevant experience in resume demonstrating successful performance
  • 11Commitment to meeting two-page resume limit per OPM guidelines

Salary Insight

$133 - $181k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationWashington, District of Columbia

Required Skills

Intelligence Satellite SystemsMultidisciplinary Engineering ConceptsCritical ThinkingAnalytical WritingProject ManagementLeadership
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