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Serve as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and authoritative expert for technology. Serve as the senior interface for technology to the IC, the military services, the combatant commands, industry, and academia. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), the World Leader in Geospatial Intelligence. Imagine being able to identify anything on, above, or beneath the Earth's surface and display that information visually to provide a meaningful foundation for decision-making to ensure the safety of the world. That's the job of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. We analyze imagery and data from many sources and incorporate it into visual displays of essential information for use in national defense, homeland security, and safety of navigation. Central to the success of our mission are the extraordinary talents and skills of our teams of analysts and other professionals. We need the best minds to provide the information edge, continuing NGA's role as the premier provider of Geospatial Intelligence worldwide. Know the Earth... Show the Way... Understand the World
Learn more about this agency07/27/2018 to 08/15/2018
$126,148 - $183,000 per year
IE 01
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Permanent - This is a permanent position.
Full-time - Full Time
Yes
HQ NGA DISES 2018-10
505373700
Develop strategy related to defense intelligence information management and technology, including technical architectures, standards, systems, applications, and networks; data processing; telecommunications; and other aspects of IT that focus on information management capability integration and interoperability. Lead the technical outreach across DoD, the IC, industry and academia, developing technical partnerships and leveraging technical solutions for the DoDIIS enterprise. Provide executive technical expertise and leadership for NGA, DoD, and the IC. Participates in National and DoD senior level emerging technologies, systems, and communications activities associated with strategic planning initiatives and the development of technical or policy guidelines in support of Agency mission. Represents NGA, interfaces within the IC particularly with respect to combat support systems and communications, and participates or chairs senior working groups geared to emerging technologies and engineering initiatives. As such, this position will directly influence national information systems, military strategy, doctrines, and policies. Integrate CTO functions into the NGA organization, establishing mechanisms to flow CTO recommendations into NGA.
Security Clearance and Access Level: This position requires access to classified Defense Department and Intelligence Community information. The individual selected must already possess, or be immediately eligible for, a TOP SECRET security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. U.S. citizenship is required for the granting of a security clearance. Joint Duty Credit: All NGA executive level positions require Joint Duty credit. Employees will receive joint duty credit for almost any service or rotational assignment that was at least at the GS/GG-13 or DCIPS Pay Band 3 level, and generally for at least one year, or for 179 days or more when deployed to a designated combat zone on or after September 11, 2001. Note: A candidate, if selected, will be required to provide proof of Joint Duty credit or immediately apply for Joint Duty credit prior to EOD.
Eligibility for this executive level position will be based upon a clear demonstration that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the assignments of the position. The successful applicants will be distinguished from other applicants by a review of the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), the Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ) Standard, and the Technical Qualifications.
1. Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Travel/Transportation expenses are authorized. 2. Veteran's preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service. 3. Use of postage paid Government agency envelopes to file job applications is a violation of Federal law and regulation The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, age, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap, lawful political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Evaluation Methods: Applicants will be evaluated based on job-related criteria identified under the Qualification Requirements by a screening panel of senior representatives with functional backgrounds relevant to this position. Interviews may be conducted.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW. To receive FULL consideration, e-mail, hand deliver, or mail an original and five stapled copies of your current application. You must identify the position vacancy announcement number. There is no application of preference but certain information is required to be submitted and should be included on your resume, e.g., full name, mailing address, phone numbers, e-mail address, country of citizenship, education and work experience, current salary, and highest federal civilian grade held. External applicants (if a current or former civilian government employee) should submit one copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 noting your current position, grade, and salary level. Permanently attach all components of each application package. Do not place application materials inside report covers or folders, or submit documents not specifically requested, as they will not be used in the evaluation process. Applicants will be rated and ranked by an agency Qualifications Review Board using only the information submitted for consideration. Applicants who do not separately address the Executive Core Qualifications, Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification, and document their demonstrated experience, training, and/or education in support of the Technical Qualifications will be ineligible for further consideration. Failure to provide all the required information and copies could result in an ineligible rating. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Special note - - Current DISES, Senior Executive Service (SES) and Senior Intelligence Service (SIS) employees are not required to submit documentation of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) since you have already demonstrated your ECQs. However, you must submit documentation to address the Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ) Standard - Leading the Intelligence Enterprise and your competencies in the areas under the "Technical Qualifications." (All other candidates must submit all required paperwork.). For the specific IC SOCQs and Technical Qualifications of the position, please view Job Announcement on the NGA website: https://www.nga.mil/Careers/Pages/default.aspx Submit your application to: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Mail Stop S45-HDTX 7500 GEOINT Drive Springfield, VA 22150 or E-mail to: HDExecutiveResources@nga.mil Complete applications must be received by the closing date. A postmark will NOT prevail. Applications will NOT be returned. Please reference announcement number shown above.
Thank you for submitting resume to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. We will contact you if your qualifications meet the requirements of the job for which you applied. Because the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is a member of the Intelligence Community, our hiring process can take a little longer than most people might expect. You can learn more about the NGA Senior Executive hiring process at: https://www.nga.mil/Careers/Pages/default.aspx
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