Job Listing: Deputy Director, Office of Global Support
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - St. Louis Metro area, MO 1 vacancy - Reston, VAThe National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), the World Leader in Geophysical 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.
NGA - Know the Earth . . .Show the Way.
Duties: The Deputy Director, Office of Global Support (OGS), provides a sole focal point for centralized program management of both deployed (extended temporary duty) and externally assigned (permanent change of station) personnel. Manages the manpower and contractor resources in Washington D.C. and St. Louis, MO and externally assigned locations that focus on supporting NGA’s forward deployed presence at mission partner sites.
Note – Amended to add St. Louis, MO as a possible position location.
Note - Amended to extend the closing date to 14 July 2008.
Major Duties
The Deputy Director, Office of Global Support (OGS), provides a sole focal point for centralized program management of both deployed (extended temporary duty) and externally assigned (permanent change of station) personnel. Manages the manpower and contractor resources in Washington D.C. and St. Louis, MO and externally assigned locations that focus on supporting NGA’s forward deployed presence at mission partner sites. Provides a single entry point into NGA for externally assigned personnel and serves as their advocate to ensure issues are resolved. Represents NGA at senior level meeting and conferences. Works directly with leaders from across the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) to improve support to NGA’s customers and deployed and externally assigned workforce, providing enhanced support to decision makers and warfighters. Interacts with other government agencies, industry, universities, and small businesses to improve NGA’s global support. Works with the Services and other agencies in the DoD and IC on resolution of advanced geospatial analysis issues. Provides leadership and direction to the NGA Office that supports NGA Support Team requirements and the needs of NGA’s externally assigned workforce. Understands the unique mission and needs of the Unified Commands, military services, coalition partners, and others with the intelligence and civil communities to best satisfy their geospatial intelligence requirements.Position Demands: This executive level position requires experience in deployment management and geospatial intelligence mission support. The ideal person for this position has served in leadership or operational positions, has experience in joint military operations and the inter-agency process, managed support for externally assigned, and has experience with GEOINT and its use in support of crisis operations. Educational background to include a bachelor’s degree or higher is required. Applicant must meet world-wide deployment requirements (including medical evaluation) and must be able to deploy world-wide for 120 days per year to support military operations in world-wide crisis areas.
How to Apply
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.Applications must be received by the closing date. A postmark will NOT prevail. Applications will NOT be returned. Please reference announcement number shown above.
How to Apply: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW. To receive FULL consideration, mail or hand deliver an original and four stapled copies of your current application. You must identify the position vacancy announcement number. There is no application of preference, therefore, an Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) or a resume may be used. Certain information is required to be submitted, e.g., full name, mailing address, phone numbers, e-mail address, social security number, 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. Faxed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.
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 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.
Contact Information:
HDE
Phone: (301) 227-2531/2877
Or write:
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
HDE, Mail Stop D-49, Room 176
4600 Sangamore Road
Bethesda, MD 20816-5003
US
What To Expect Next:
Thank you for submitting your 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 www.nga.mil/careers
Required Skills
Qualifications
Technical Qualification Requirements: Applicants will be rated on the “Specialized Experience” requirements and “Additional Factors” identified below which are essential for successful performance in the position. These statements should be included as separate attachments (not to exceed 2 pages for Specialized Experience and 2 pages for each Additional Factor) and are a narrative explanation of your relevant background and experience. These statements must show that your experience, education, and accomplishments reflect the competence and professional standing required to provide expertise required by this position. Technical Qualification Statements that do not clearly address the qualification criteria will not be adequate for evaluation. (A recommended approach for addressing the Technical Qualifications is provided at the end of this vacancy announcement.)
A. Specialized Experience:
Candidates must have at least three years of specialized experience, characteristic of and as described above in the duties and responsibilities. Candidate should also have: Demonstrated ability to develop an organizational vision that supports key agency and program goals and management experience that promotes diversity and maximizes employees’ unique capabilities to contribute to the organization’s goals.
B. Additional Factors: The following will be considered in determining the candidate’s qualifications:
1. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of the organizations, processes, programs and policies of the National Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense including the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, Joint Commands, the Military Services, and the Defense Agencies. Direct experience with military customers or other IC agencies is highly desired.
2. Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, administer and coordinate deployed and externally assigned workforce issues, to include knowledge on travel, budget and execution, supply and logistics, and human development.
3. In-depth knowledge of customer requirements and demonstrated ability to respond in an expeditious manner. Includes experience in analyzing problem areas, identifying courses of action, and recommending solutions within resource limitations.
4. Outstanding oral and written communication skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact with senior policy officials and customers within the Agency, throughout the Intelligence Community, and DoD.
List of Publications: Provide a list of publications or papers you have authored with title, date, and any co-authors, and state the impact on the scientific, technical and/or intelligence community.
Educational background to include a bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Employment is subject to requirements of the NGA Drug Testing Program.
BRAC INFORMATION: As a result of the Department of Defense (DOD) Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative, all major NGA facilities within the greater Washington, DC metro area will be consolidated to Springfield, VA in 2011. Note that you may be required to relocate in the future, based on mission need, nature of work performed by NGA, and the needs of NGA partners worldwide.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Defense | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Saint Peters | |
| Experience:Any | State: Missouri | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:63376 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 114,468.00 - 149,000.00 USD per year
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Tele-work / telecommuting may be made available after you have come on board. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#TELE
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