National Geospatial Intelligence Agency

Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: Attorneys provide legal advice and representation to ensure that NGA accomplishes its mission in compliance with applicable laws. They ascertain facts, analyze issues, apply legal authorities, render opinions, and advocate Agency positions. Attorneys work cooperatively with others within the office, the Agency, the Intelligence Community, the DoD, and the U.S. Government. Attorneys perform legal research and writing, counsel clients, and represent the Agency before legal forums. They oversee and direct Agency programs. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks highly qualified attorneys who have just received their J.D. degrees, or recent law school graduates completing clerkships, into three-year-term positions to build the foundation of an outstanding career in national security law. Honors Attorneys work under the close supervision of experienced attorneys rotating through several OGC divisions, where they will gain intensive training and experience in critical skills for national security lawyers, including litigation, intelligence oversight/operational law, international law, and administrative law. Honors Attorneys will also gain deep exposure to NGA's geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) mission and cutting-edge legal issues associated with the changing intelligence environment. At the conclusion of the three-year-term, Honors Attorneys will have the opportunity to continue their career at NGA as permanent members of our team, or be highly competitive for attorney positions at other agencies in the IC/DoD community. Current OGC attorneys provide timely, accurate, and practical legal advice and representation to ensure NGA accomplishes its mission in compliance with applicable laws. All NGA attorney practice areas are assigned at the discretion of the NGA General Counsel, and are subject to change based on the needs of the office and the agency. At NGA, our attorneys counsel clients, perform legal research and writing, render legal opinions, conduct litigation, and advocate Agency positions before legal fora. Attorneys work cooperatively with others within the office, the Agency, the Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Government. To be successful, the attorney must possess a service-oriented attitude towards clients; maintain a proactive perspective toward the practice of law; have the highest standards of professionalism; and thrive in a collegial work environment where everyone's views are respected and valued. NGA is a member of the Intelligence Community and a Department of Defense combat support agency whose mission is to provide geospatial intelligence to military forces and support national policy decision makers. It is a fast-paced, mission-oriented, technologically advanced work environment that is essential to the security of the nation. Candidates must be able to start employment in this position in the Fall of 2022. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association must be obtained by the date of initial appointment. Candidates must submit their most recent law school transcript. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions require Top Secret clearance with SCI access. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Occasional CONUS and OCONUS Travel may be required. Position will require working standard hours. Ad hoc or Routine Telework permitted with Supervisor approval. The nature of practice in this dynamic intelligence community legal office is such that after hours work may be necessary from time to time. All OGC attorneys must maintain the ability to perform telework via a personal computer and/or Government Furnished Equipment, when necessary. Must be a U.S. citizen. As a newly appointed attorney, you will be expected to remain with the NGA OGC for a period of three years, unless released from your employment commitment. Selected candidates must be admitted to a bar, in any U.S. jurisdiction, within 14 months of their initial appointment, per 5 C.F.R. 13.101, 213.3102. Admission to a bar in a U.S. jurisdiction within 14 months of appointment is a condition of employment. ELIGIBILITY LIMITATION: Eligibility is limited to graduating law students who will graduate from law school between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022 and recent law school graduates who began participating and continue to be employed in eligibility preserving employment within 9 months of law school graduation. Eligibility preserving employment includes full-time activities starting after law school graduation that can preserve a law school graduate's eligibility for the Honors Program such as judicial clerkships or time-limited court staff attorney positions; federal agency or state government Honors Attorney programs; or legal fellowships. Mandatory Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1. Demonstrated ability to evaluate pertinent facts; research, analyze and apply laws, rules, and regulations; and execute legal strategies; 2. Demonstrated ability to provide timely, accurate, and practical written and oral legal advice to enable an organizational mission consistent with applicable laws; 3. Demonstrated experience collaborating with others (i.e. clients and colleagues) to enable effective and proactive resolution of legal and policy matters; 4. Understanding of, demonstrated interest in, and/or experience in one of the following: administrative law, intelligence law, national security law, international law, information technology law, litigation, ethics, privacy, civil liberties, intelligence oversight, acquisition law, or intellectual property law. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must be a member in good standing of a bar of a U.S. state or territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Highly Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Experience applying critical thinking to complex problem identification, analysis and resolution to provide superior legal research and legal writing. 2. Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and competing priorities changing circumstances. 3. Special high-level recognition for academic excellence in law school, such as selection to Order of the Coif, CALI Awards, etc. 4. Work or achievement in the law school's law review or other recognized law journal; participation in a moot court or mock trial competition or membership on a moot court or mock trial team. 5. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, orally and in writing. 6. Adept at dealing with ambiguity by adapting to new demands or information and handling situations with multiple variables and unknowns, especially where there is little judicial precedent or case law. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714, on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top Secret information, Information Systems, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY: Promotion opportunities allow applicants at all band levels to be considered. Qualifications for NGA positions do not include specific time-in-band requirements. NGA will emphasize quality of experience, rather than duration, and assess how the quality of the experience demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance in the NGA occupational structure. Band 03 $65,597 - $134,798 PERMANENT CHANGE IN STATION: PCS expenses are not authorized. Pay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the Federal Government. We offer a broad array of benefits programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family. For more information on the array of benefits programs, please visit Cover Letter Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter. The entire cover letter cannot exceed the specified limits provided in the Cover Letter field (3,000 characters). Pages exceeding this limit will not be considered. The cover letter is recommended but is not required for employment consideration with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Applicants should place their narrative information in the Cover Letter / Other Professional Details field. Who may apply ..... click apply for full job details

Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: IT Operations Engineers coordinate the integration, deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and operations of systems and/or services in the host enterprise architecture and NGA. They provide IT support for GEOINT operations and are accountable for the overall success of integration projects, ensuring alignment with Agency priorities and business strategies (e.g., strategic plans, life-cycle management plans, investment plans). They oversee and monitor the documentation, validation, accreditation, and authorization processes necessary to ensure that new information technology systems meet information assurance and security requirements prescribed by NGA and/or mission partners. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Secure Operations Group (TO), Service Performance Office (TOP), External Support Division (TOPE) has NGA Technical Executive (TX) positions available in locations to include Colorado, Europe, National Capital Region, and Saint Louis areas. The TOPE Division ensures high level NSG operations availability at external sites by providing a focal point for NGA externally assigned customers and NSG partners on IT operational concerns. NGA Technical Executives (TXs) are embedded with the NGA Support Teams, Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Service Intelligence Centers and are liaisons for all GEOINT technical items for the COCOMs, Components, and Coalition. This includes Requirements, Engagement, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Training, Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security, Test, Feasibility, and Process. Technical Executives (TXs) provide on-site Information Technology (IT) support to the Combatant Command (COCOM) and Service Intelligence Centers. The TX engages with external agencies to include, but not limited to: J2 and 6, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), US State Department, theater service component headquarters, Cyber Command, and DISA to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate within host site environments, and give users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their DoD and National Intelligence mission(s). The TX coordinates with all applicable agencies and partners to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate, and are available to users ensuring they have the IT related resources to successfully conduct their COCOM and National Intelligence missions. The TX is responsible for the integrity of the theater GEOINT architecture to include the compatibility and interoperability of service component Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS)/Distributed Ground Station (DGS) capabilities with overarching National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) infrastructure and systems. TXs are responsible to the NST and NGA Technology Directorate for all IT related functions to include collaborating with DIA and host IT organizations; responsible for the full integration of the NGA IT/Information Services Operations and Sustainment staff; provides daily oversight of GEOINT regional systems; and facilitate NGA future Systems Planning and Implementation activities. The TX exercises reach back to organizations across NGA leveraging NGA's Technology Directorates as well as relevant components of the NGA Offices of Joint Integration Operations, Global Support and Geospatial Management. This individual is flexible and adaptive to world events and is responsible for supporting the NST's primary partner in meeting its military planning and operational requirements. Ensuring all current and future systems and technology issues are articulated, coordinated and addressed is of highest priority. This position may be eligible for an INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the incentive, the selected candidate must sign a service agreement depending on the approved amount or duration of the incentive. If the employee leaves before the end of the service agreement, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: * Demonstrate working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems in an organization. * Proven experience providing IT support to a Company/Agency ensuring technical capabilities were delivered/operated within host site environments. * Demonstrated the ability to provide users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their mission. * Experience engaging external partners; effective communication with others internal and external to an organization; and foster teamwork in support of overall mission success. * Demonstrated experience analyzing and identifying potential opportunities for IT process improvement and followed through with the implementation of those improvements. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Management, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA certification may be required for this position; see Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or current members transitioning to a new acquisition career field or higher skill level have 24 months to achieve certification. -AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Highly Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in communicating effectively to peers, teammates, customers, mission partners, and senior leadership. 2. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in interpersonal savvy; ability to build rapport and construct effective relationships across organizational boundaries 3. Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional composure in a fast tempo environment while striving to understand and maintain positive disposition and deploy conflict resolution techniques. 4. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in decision quality; examining a variety of perspectives to develop a well-rounded view of the situation before taking action. 5. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in ability to work independently and in coordination with others, manage multiple priorities, demonstrates initiative, and display good judgment. 6 Demonstrate 10 years of experience in leading by consensus and influence; demonstrated ability to multi-task, be proactive and work independently. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714..... click apply for full job details

Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: IT Operations Engineers coordinate the integration, deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and operations of systems and/or services in the host enterprise architecture and NGA. They provide IT support for GEOINT operations and are accountable for the overall success of integration projects, ensuring alignment with Agency priorities and business strategies (e.g., strategic plans, life-cycle management plans, investment plans). They oversee and monitor the documentation, validation, accreditation, and authorization processes necessary to ensure that new information technology systems meet information assurance and security requirements prescribed by NGA and/or mission partners. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Secure Operations Group (TO), Service Performance Office (TOP), External Support Division (TOPE) has NGA Technical Executive (TX) positions available in locations to include Colorado, Europe, National Capital Region, and Saint Louis areas. The TOPE Division ensures high level NSG operations availability at external sites by providing a focal point for NGA externally assigned customers and NSG partners on IT operational concerns. NGA Technical Executives (TXs) are embedded with the NGA Support Teams, Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Service Intelligence Centers and are liaisons for all GEOINT technical items for the COCOMs, Components, and Coalition. This includes Requirements, Engagement, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Training, Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security, Test, Feasibility, and Process. Technical Executives (TXs) provide on-site Information Technology (IT) support to the Combatant Command (COCOM) and Service Intelligence Centers. The TX engages with external agencies to include, but not limited to: J2 and 6, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), US State Department, theater service component headquarters, Cyber Command, and DISA to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate within host site environments, and give users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their DoD and National Intelligence mission(s). The TX coordinates with all applicable agencies and partners to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate, and are available to users ensuring they have the IT related resources to successfully conduct their COCOM and National Intelligence missions. The TX is responsible for the integrity of the theater GEOINT architecture to include the compatibility and interoperability of service component Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS)/Distributed Ground Station (DGS) capabilities with overarching National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) infrastructure and systems. TXs are responsible to the NST and NGA Technology Directorate for all IT related functions to include collaborating with DIA and host IT organizations; responsible for the full integration of the NGA IT/Information Services Operations and Sustainment staff; provides daily oversight of GEOINT regional systems; and facilitate NGA future Systems Planning and Implementation activities. The TX exercises reach back to organizations across NGA leveraging NGA's Technology Directorates as well as relevant components of the NGA Offices of Joint Integration Operations, Global Support and Geospatial Management. This individual is flexible and adaptive to world events and is responsible for supporting the NST's primary partner in meeting its military planning and operational requirements. Ensuring all current and future systems and technology issues are articulated, coordinated and addressed is of highest priority. This position may be eligible for an INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the incentive, the selected candidate must sign a service agreement depending on the approved amount or duration of the incentive. If the employee leaves before the end of the service agreement, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: * Demonstrate working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems in an organization. * Proven experience providing IT support to a Company/Agency ensuring technical capabilities were delivered/operated within host site environments. * Demonstrated the ability to provide users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their mission. * Experience engaging external partners; effective communication with others internal and external to an organization; and foster teamwork in support of overall mission success. * Demonstrated experience analyzing and identifying potential opportunities for IT process improvement and followed through with the implementation of those improvements. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Management, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA certification may be required for this position; see Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or current members transitioning to a new acquisition career field or higher skill level have 24 months to achieve certification. -AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Highly Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in communicating effectively to peers, teammates, customers, mission partners, and senior leadership. 2. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in interpersonal savvy; ability to build rapport and construct effective relationships across organizational boundaries 3. Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional composure in a fast tempo environment while striving to understand and maintain positive disposition and deploy conflict resolution techniques. 4. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in decision quality; examining a variety of perspectives to develop a well-rounded view of the situation before taking action. 5. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in ability to work independently and in coordination with others, manage multiple priorities, demonstrates initiative, and display good judgment. 6 Demonstrate 10 years of experience in leading by consensus and influence; demonstrated ability to multi-task, be proactive and work independently. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714..... click apply for full job details

Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: IT Operations Engineers coordinate the integration, deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and operations of systems and/or services in the host enterprise architecture and NGA. They provide IT support for GEOINT operations and are accountable for the overall success of integration projects, ensuring alignment with Agency priorities and business strategies (e.g., strategic plans, life-cycle management plans, investment plans). They oversee and monitor the documentation, validation, accreditation, and authorization processes necessary to ensure that new information technology systems meet information assurance and security requirements prescribed by NGA and/or mission partners. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Secure Operations Group (TO), Service Performance Office (TOP), External Support Division (TOPE) has NGA Technical Executive (TX) positions available in locations to include Colorado, Europe, National Capital Region, and Saint Louis areas. The TOPE Division ensures high level NSG operations availability at external sites by providing a focal point for NGA externally assigned customers and NSG partners on IT operational concerns. NGA Technical Executives (TXs) are embedded with the NGA Support Teams, Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Service Intelligence Centers and are liaisons for all GEOINT technical items for the COCOMs, Components, and Coalition. This includes Requirements, Engagement, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Training, Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security, Test, Feasibility, and Process. Technical Executives (TXs) provide on-site Information Technology (IT) support to the Combatant Command (COCOM) and Service Intelligence Centers. The TX engages with external agencies to include, but not limited to: J2 and 6, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), US State Department, theater service component headquarters, Cyber Command, and DISA to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate within host site environments, and give users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their DoD and National Intelligence mission(s). The TX coordinates with all applicable agencies and partners to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate, and are available to users ensuring they have the IT related resources to successfully conduct their COCOM and National Intelligence missions. The TX is responsible for the integrity of the theater GEOINT architecture to include the compatibility and interoperability of service component Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS)/Distributed Ground Station (DGS) capabilities with overarching National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) infrastructure and systems. TXs are responsible to the NST and NGA Technology Directorate for all IT related functions to include collaborating with DIA and host IT organizations; responsible for the full integration of the NGA IT/Information Services Operations and Sustainment staff; provides daily oversight of GEOINT regional systems; and facilitate NGA future Systems Planning and Implementation activities. The TX exercises reach back to organizations across NGA leveraging NGA's Technology Directorates as well as relevant components of the NGA Offices of Joint Integration Operations, Global Support and Geospatial Management. This individual is flexible and adaptive to world events and is responsible for supporting the NST's primary partner in meeting its military planning and operational requirements. Ensuring all current and future systems and technology issues are articulated, coordinated and addressed is of highest priority. This position may be eligible for an INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the incentive, the selected candidate must sign a service agreement depending on the approved amount or duration of the incentive. If the employee leaves before the end of the service agreement, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: * Demonstrate working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems in an organization. * Proven experience providing IT support to a Company/Agency ensuring technical capabilities were delivered/operated within host site environments. * Demonstrated the ability to provide users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their mission. * Experience engaging external partners; effective communication with others internal and external to an organization; and foster teamwork in support of overall mission success. * Demonstrated experience analyzing and identifying potential opportunities for IT process improvement and followed through with the implementation of those improvements. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Management, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA certification may be required for this position; see Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or current members transitioning to a new acquisition career field or higher skill level have 24 months to achieve certification. -AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Highly Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in communicating effectively to peers, teammates, customers, mission partners, and senior leadership. 2. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in interpersonal savvy; ability to build rapport and construct effective relationships across organizational boundaries 3. Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional composure in a fast tempo environment while striving to understand and maintain positive disposition and deploy conflict resolution techniques. 4. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in decision quality; examining a variety of perspectives to develop a well-rounded view of the situation before taking action. 5. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in ability to work independently and in coordination with others, manage multiple priorities, demonstrates initiative, and display good judgment. 6 Demonstrate 10 years of experience in leading by consensus and influence; demonstrated ability to multi-task, be proactive and work independently. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714..... click apply for full job details

Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: IT Operations Engineers coordinate the integration, deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and operations of systems and/or services in the host enterprise architecture and NGA. They provide IT support for GEOINT operations and are accountable for the overall success of integration projects, ensuring alignment with Agency priorities and business strategies (e.g., strategic plans, life-cycle management plans, investment plans). They oversee and monitor the documentation, validation, accreditation, and authorization processes necessary to ensure that new information technology systems meet information assurance and security requirements prescribed by NGA and/or mission partners. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Secure Operations Group (TO), Service Performance Office (TOP), External Support Division (TOPE) has NGA Technical Executive (TX) positions available in locations to include Colorado, Europe, National Capital Region, and Saint Louis areas. The TOPE Division ensures high level NSG operations availability at external sites by providing a focal point for NGA externally assigned customers and NSG partners on IT operational concerns. NGA Technical Executives (TXs) are embedded with the NGA Support Teams, Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Service Intelligence Centers and are liaisons for all GEOINT technical items for the COCOMs, Components, and Coalition. This includes Requirements, Engagement, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Training, Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security, Test, Feasibility, and Process. Technical Executives (TXs) provide on-site Information Technology (IT) support to the Combatant Command (COCOM) and Service Intelligence Centers. The TX engages with external agencies to include, but not limited to: J2 and 6, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), US State Department, theater service component headquarters, Cyber Command, and DISA to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate within host site environments, and give users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their DoD and National Intelligence mission(s). The TX coordinates with all applicable agencies and partners to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate, and are available to users ensuring they have the IT related resources to successfully conduct their COCOM and National Intelligence missions. The TX is responsible for the integrity of the theater GEOINT architecture to include the compatibility and interoperability of service component Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS)/Distributed Ground Station (DGS) capabilities with overarching National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) infrastructure and systems. TXs are responsible to the NST and NGA Technology Directorate for all IT related functions to include collaborating with DIA and host IT organizations; responsible for the full integration of the NGA IT/Information Services Operations and Sustainment staff; provides daily oversight of GEOINT regional systems; and facilitate NGA future Systems Planning and Implementation activities. The TX exercises reach back to organizations across NGA leveraging NGA's Technology Directorates as well as relevant components of the NGA Offices of Joint Integration Operations, Global Support and Geospatial Management. This individual is flexible and adaptive to world events and is responsible for supporting the NST's primary partner in meeting its military planning and operational requirements. Ensuring all current and future systems and technology issues are articulated, coordinated and addressed is of highest priority. This position may be eligible for an INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the incentive, the selected candidate must sign a service agreement depending on the approved amount or duration of the incentive. If the employee leaves before the end of the service agreement, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: * Demonstrate working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems in an organization. * Proven experience providing IT support to a Company/Agency ensuring technical capabilities were delivered/operated within host site environments. * Demonstrated the ability to provide users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their mission. * Experience engaging external partners; effective communication with others internal and external to an organization; and foster teamwork in support of overall mission success. * Demonstrated experience analyzing and identifying potential opportunities for IT process improvement and followed through with the implementation of those improvements. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Management, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA certification may be required for this position; see Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or current members transitioning to a new acquisition career field or higher skill level have 24 months to achieve certification. -AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Highly Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in communicating effectively to peers, teammates, customers, mission partners, and senior leadership. 2. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in interpersonal savvy; ability to build rapport and construct effective relationships across organizational boundaries 3. Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional composure in a fast tempo environment while striving to understand and maintain positive disposition and deploy conflict resolution techniques. 4. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in decision quality; examining a variety of perspectives to develop a well-rounded view of the situation before taking action. 5. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in ability to work independently and in coordination with others, manage multiple priorities, demonstrates initiative, and display good judgment. 6 Demonstrate 10 years of experience in leading by consensus and influence; demonstrated ability to multi-task, be proactive and work independently. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714..... click apply for full job details

Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: IT Operations Engineers coordinate the integration, deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and operations of systems and/or services in the host enterprise architecture and NGA. They provide IT support for GEOINT operations and are accountable for the overall success of integration projects, ensuring alignment with Agency priorities and business strategies (e.g., strategic plans, life-cycle management plans, investment plans). They oversee and monitor the documentation, validation, accreditation, and authorization processes necessary to ensure that new information technology systems meet information assurance and security requirements prescribed by NGA and/or mission partners. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Secure Operations Group (TO), Service Performance Office (TOP), External Support Division (TOPE) has NGA Technical Executive (TX) positions available in locations to include Colorado, Europe, National Capital Region, and Saint Louis areas. The TOPE Division ensures high level NSG operations availability at external sites by providing a focal point for NGA externally assigned customers and NSG partners on IT operational concerns. NGA Technical Executives (TXs) are embedded with the NGA Support Teams, Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Service Intelligence Centers and are liaisons for all GEOINT technical items for the COCOMs, Components, and Coalition. This includes Requirements, Engagement, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Training, Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security, Test, Feasibility, and Process. Technical Executives (TXs) provide on-site Information Technology (IT) support to the Combatant Command (COCOM) and Service Intelligence Centers. The TX engages with external agencies to include, but not limited to: J2 and 6, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), US State Department, theater service component headquarters, Cyber Command, and DISA to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate within host site environments, and give users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their DoD and National Intelligence mission(s). The TX coordinates with all applicable agencies and partners to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate, and are available to users ensuring they have the IT related resources to successfully conduct their COCOM and National Intelligence missions. The TX is responsible for the integrity of the theater GEOINT architecture to include the compatibility and interoperability of service component Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS)/Distributed Ground Station (DGS) capabilities with overarching National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) infrastructure and systems. TXs are responsible to the NST and NGA Technology Directorate for all IT related functions to include collaborating with DIA and host IT organizations; responsible for the full integration of the NGA IT/Information Services Operations and Sustainment staff; provides daily oversight of GEOINT regional systems; and facilitate NGA future Systems Planning and Implementation activities. The TX exercises reach back to organizations across NGA leveraging NGA's Technology Directorates as well as relevant components of the NGA Offices of Joint Integration Operations, Global Support and Geospatial Management. This individual is flexible and adaptive to world events and is responsible for supporting the NST's primary partner in meeting its military planning and operational requirements. Ensuring all current and future systems and technology issues are articulated, coordinated and addressed is of highest priority. This position may be eligible for an INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the incentive, the selected candidate must sign a service agreement depending on the approved amount or duration of the incentive. If the employee leaves before the end of the service agreement, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: * Demonstrate working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems in an organization. * Proven experience providing IT support to a Company/Agency ensuring technical capabilities were delivered/operated within host site environments. * Demonstrated the ability to provide users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their mission. * Experience engaging external partners; effective communication with others internal and external to an organization; and foster teamwork in support of overall mission success. * Demonstrated experience analyzing and identifying potential opportunities for IT process improvement and followed through with the implementation of those improvements. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Management, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA certification may be required for this position; see Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or current members transitioning to a new acquisition career field or higher skill level have 24 months to achieve certification. -AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Highly Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in communicating effectively to peers, teammates, customers, mission partners, and senior leadership. 2. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in interpersonal savvy; ability to build rapport and construct effective relationships across organizational boundaries 3. Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional composure in a fast tempo environment while striving to understand and maintain positive disposition and deploy conflict resolution techniques. 4. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in decision quality; examining a variety of perspectives to develop a well-rounded view of the situation before taking action. 5. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in ability to work independently and in coordination with others, manage multiple priorities, demonstrates initiative, and display good judgment. 6 Demonstrate 10 years of experience in leading by consensus and influence; demonstrated ability to multi-task, be proactive and work independently. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714..... click apply for full job details

Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: IT Operations Engineers coordinate the integration, deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and operations of systems and/or services in the host enterprise architecture and NGA. They provide IT support for GEOINT operations and are accountable for the overall success of integration projects, ensuring alignment with Agency priorities and business strategies (e.g., strategic plans, life-cycle management plans, investment plans). They oversee and monitor the documentation, validation, accreditation, and authorization processes necessary to ensure that new information technology systems meet information assurance and security requirements prescribed by NGA and/or mission partners. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Secure Operations Group (TO), Service Performance Office (TOP), External Support Division (TOPE) has NGA Technical Executive (TX) positions available in locations to include Colorado, Europe, National Capital Region, and Saint Louis areas. The TOPE Division ensures high level NSG operations availability at external sites by providing a focal point for NGA externally assigned customers and NSG partners on IT operational concerns. NGA Technical Executives (TXs) are embedded with the NGA Support Teams, Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Service Intelligence Centers and are liaisons for all GEOINT technical items for the COCOMs, Components, and Coalition. This includes Requirements, Engagement, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Training, Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security, Test, Feasibility, and Process. Technical Executives (TXs) provide on-site Information Technology (IT) support to the Combatant Command (COCOM) and Service Intelligence Centers. The TX engages with external agencies to include, but not limited to: J2 and 6, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), US State Department, theater service component headquarters, Cyber Command, and DISA to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate within host site environments, and give users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their DoD and National Intelligence mission(s). The TX coordinates with all applicable agencies and partners to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate, and are available to users ensuring they have the IT related resources to successfully conduct their COCOM and National Intelligence missions. The TX is responsible for the integrity of the theater GEOINT architecture to include the compatibility and interoperability of service component Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS)/Distributed Ground Station (DGS) capabilities with overarching National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) infrastructure and systems. TXs are responsible to the NST and NGA Technology Directorate for all IT related functions to include collaborating with DIA and host IT organizations; responsible for the full integration of the NGA IT/Information Services Operations and Sustainment staff; provides daily oversight of GEOINT regional systems; and facilitate NGA future Systems Planning and Implementation activities. The TX exercises reach back to organizations across NGA leveraging NGA's Technology Directorates as well as relevant components of the NGA Offices of Joint Integration Operations, Global Support and Geospatial Management. This individual is flexible and adaptive to world events and is responsible for supporting the NST's primary partner in meeting its military planning and operational requirements. Ensuring all current and future systems and technology issues are articulated, coordinated and addressed is of highest priority. This position may be eligible for an INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the incentive, the selected candidate must sign a service agreement depending on the approved amount or duration of the incentive. If the employee leaves before the end of the service agreement, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: * Demonstrate working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems in an organization. * Proven experience providing IT support to a Company/Agency ensuring technical capabilities were delivered/operated within host site environments. * Demonstrated the ability to provide users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their mission. * Experience engaging external partners; effective communication with others internal and external to an organization; and foster teamwork in support of overall mission success. * Demonstrated experience analyzing and identifying potential opportunities for IT process improvement and followed through with the implementation of those improvements. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Management, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA certification may be required for this position; see Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or current members transitioning to a new acquisition career field or higher skill level have 24 months to achieve certification. -AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Highly Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in communicating effectively to peers, teammates, customers, mission partners, and senior leadership. 2. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in interpersonal savvy; ability to build rapport and construct effective relationships across organizational boundaries 3. Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional composure in a fast tempo environment while striving to understand and maintain positive disposition and deploy conflict resolution techniques. 4. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in decision quality; examining a variety of perspectives to develop a well-rounded view of the situation before taking action. 5. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in ability to work independently and in coordination with others, manage multiple priorities, demonstrates initiative, and display good judgment. 6 Demonstrate 10 years of experience in leading by consensus and influence; demonstrated ability to multi-task, be proactive and work independently. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714..... click apply for full job details

Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: IT Operations Engineers coordinate the integration, deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and operations of systems and/or services in the host enterprise architecture and NGA. They provide IT support for GEOINT operations and are accountable for the overall success of integration projects, ensuring alignment with Agency priorities and business strategies (e.g., strategic plans, life-cycle management plans, investment plans). They oversee and monitor the documentation, validation, accreditation, and authorization processes necessary to ensure that new information technology systems meet information assurance and security requirements prescribed by NGA and/or mission partners. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Secure Operations Group (TO), Service Performance Office (TOP), External Support Division (TOPE) has NGA Technical Executive (TX) positions available in locations to include Colorado, Europe, National Capital Region, and Saint Louis areas. The TOPE Division ensures high level NSG operations availability at external sites by providing a focal point for NGA externally assigned customers and NSG partners on IT operational concerns. NGA Technical Executives (TXs) are embedded with the NGA Support Teams, Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Service Intelligence Centers and are liaisons for all GEOINT technical items for the COCOMs, Components, and Coalition. This includes Requirements, Engagement, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Training, Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security, Test, Feasibility, and Process. Technical Executives (TXs) provide on-site Information Technology (IT) support to the Combatant Command (COCOM) and Service Intelligence Centers. The TX engages with external agencies to include, but not limited to: J2 and 6, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), US State Department, theater service component headquarters, Cyber Command, and DISA to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate within host site environments, and give users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their DoD and National Intelligence mission(s). The TX coordinates with all applicable agencies and partners to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate, and are available to users ensuring they have the IT related resources to successfully conduct their COCOM and National Intelligence missions. The TX is responsible for the integrity of the theater GEOINT architecture to include the compatibility and interoperability of service component Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS)/Distributed Ground Station (DGS) capabilities with overarching National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) infrastructure and systems. TXs are responsible to the NST and NGA Technology Directorate for all IT related functions to include collaborating with DIA and host IT organizations; responsible for the full integration of the NGA IT/Information Services Operations and Sustainment staff; provides daily oversight of GEOINT regional systems; and facilitate NGA future Systems Planning and Implementation activities. The TX exercises reach back to organizations across NGA leveraging NGA's Technology Directorates as well as relevant components of the NGA Offices of Joint Integration Operations, Global Support and Geospatial Management. This individual is flexible and adaptive to world events and is responsible for supporting the NST's primary partner in meeting its military planning and operational requirements. Ensuring all current and future systems and technology issues are articulated, coordinated and addressed is of highest priority. This position may be eligible for an INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the incentive, the selected candidate must sign a service agreement depending on the approved amount or duration of the incentive. If the employee leaves before the end of the service agreement, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: * Demonstrate working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems in an organization. * Proven experience providing IT support to a Company/Agency ensuring technical capabilities were delivered/operated within host site environments. * Demonstrated the ability to provide users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their mission. * Experience engaging external partners; effective communication with others internal and external to an organization; and foster teamwork in support of overall mission success. * Demonstrated experience analyzing and identifying potential opportunities for IT process improvement and followed through with the implementation of those improvements. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Management, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA certification may be required for this position; see Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or current members transitioning to a new acquisition career field or higher skill level have 24 months to achieve certification. -AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Highly Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in communicating effectively to peers, teammates, customers, mission partners, and senior leadership. 2. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in interpersonal savvy; ability to build rapport and construct effective relationships across organizational boundaries 3. Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional composure in a fast tempo environment while striving to understand and maintain positive disposition and deploy conflict resolution techniques. 4. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in decision quality; examining a variety of perspectives to develop a well-rounded view of the situation before taking action. 5. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in ability to work independently and in coordination with others, manage multiple priorities, demonstrates initiative, and display good judgment. 6 Demonstrate 10 years of experience in leading by consensus and influence; demonstrated ability to multi-task, be proactive and work independently. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714..... click apply for full job details

Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: IT Operations Engineers coordinate the integration, deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and operations of systems and/or services in the host enterprise architecture and NGA. They provide IT support for GEOINT operations and are accountable for the overall success of integration projects, ensuring alignment with Agency priorities and business strategies (e.g., strategic plans, life-cycle management plans, investment plans). They oversee and monitor the documentation, validation, accreditation, and authorization processes necessary to ensure that new information technology systems meet information assurance and security requirements prescribed by NGA and/or mission partners. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Secure Operations Group (TO), Service Performance Office (TOP), External Support Division (TOPE) has NGA Technical Executive (TX) positions available in locations to include Colorado, Europe, National Capital Region, and Saint Louis areas. The TOPE Division ensures high level NSG operations availability at external sites by providing a focal point for NGA externally assigned customers and NSG partners on IT operational concerns. NGA Technical Executives (TXs) are embedded with the NGA Support Teams, Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Service Intelligence Centers and are liaisons for all GEOINT technical items for the COCOMs, Components, and Coalition. This includes Requirements, Engagement, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Training, Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security, Test, Feasibility, and Process. Technical Executives (TXs) provide on-site Information Technology (IT) support to the Combatant Command (COCOM) and Service Intelligence Centers. The TX engages with external agencies to include, but not limited to: J2 and 6, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), US State Department, theater service component headquarters, Cyber Command, and DISA to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate within host site environments, and give users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their DoD and National Intelligence mission(s). The TX coordinates with all applicable agencies and partners to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate, and are available to users ensuring they have the IT related resources to successfully conduct their COCOM and National Intelligence missions. The TX is responsible for the integrity of the theater GEOINT architecture to include the compatibility and interoperability of service component Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS)/Distributed Ground Station (DGS) capabilities with overarching National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) infrastructure and systems. TXs are responsible to the NST and NGA Technology Directorate for all IT related functions to include collaborating with DIA and host IT organizations; responsible for the full integration of the NGA IT/Information Services Operations and Sustainment staff; provides daily oversight of GEOINT regional systems; and facilitate NGA future Systems Planning and Implementation activities. The TX exercises reach back to organizations across NGA leveraging NGA's Technology Directorates as well as relevant components of the NGA Offices of Joint Integration Operations, Global Support and Geospatial Management. This individual is flexible and adaptive to world events and is responsible for supporting the NST's primary partner in meeting its military planning and operational requirements. Ensuring all current and future systems and technology issues are articulated, coordinated and addressed is of highest priority. This position may be eligible for an INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the incentive, the selected candidate must sign a service agreement depending on the approved amount or duration of the incentive. If the employee leaves before the end of the service agreement, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: * Demonstrate working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems in an organization. * Proven experience providing IT support to a Company/Agency ensuring technical capabilities were delivered/operated within host site environments. * Demonstrated the ability to provide users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their mission. * Experience engaging external partners; effective communication with others internal and external to an organization; and foster teamwork in support of overall mission success. * Demonstrated experience analyzing and identifying potential opportunities for IT process improvement and followed through with the implementation of those improvements. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Management, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA certification may be required for this position; see Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or current members transitioning to a new acquisition career field or higher skill level have 24 months to achieve certification. -AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Highly Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in communicating effectively to peers, teammates, customers, mission partners, and senior leadership. 2. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in interpersonal savvy; ability to build rapport and construct effective relationships across organizational boundaries 3. Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional composure in a fast tempo environment while striving to understand and maintain positive disposition and deploy conflict resolution techniques. 4. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in decision quality; examining a variety of perspectives to develop a well-rounded view of the situation before taking action. 5. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in ability to work independently and in coordination with others, manage multiple priorities, demonstrates initiative, and display good judgment. 6 Demonstrate 10 years of experience in leading by consensus and influence; demonstrated ability to multi-task, be proactive and work independently. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714..... click apply for full job details

Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: IT Operations Engineers coordinate the integration, deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and operations of systems and/or services in the host enterprise architecture and NGA. They provide IT support for GEOINT operations and are accountable for the overall success of integration projects, ensuring alignment with Agency priorities and business strategies (e.g., strategic plans, life-cycle management plans, investment plans). They oversee and monitor the documentation, validation, accreditation, and authorization processes necessary to ensure that new information technology systems meet information assurance and security requirements prescribed by NGA and/or mission partners. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Secure Operations Group (TO), Service Performance Office (TOP), External Support Division (TOPE) has NGA Technical Executive (TX) positions available in locations to include Colorado, Europe, National Capital Region, and Saint Louis areas. The TOPE Division ensures high level NSG operations availability at external sites by providing a focal point for NGA externally assigned customers and NSG partners on IT operational concerns. NGA Technical Executives (TXs) are embedded with the NGA Support Teams, Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Service Intelligence Centers and are liaisons for all GEOINT technical items for the COCOMs, Components, and Coalition. This includes Requirements, Engagement, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Training, Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security, Test, Feasibility, and Process. Technical Executives (TXs) provide on-site Information Technology (IT) support to the Combatant Command (COCOM) and Service Intelligence Centers. The TX engages with external agencies to include, but not limited to: J2 and 6, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), US State Department, theater service component headquarters, Cyber Command, and DISA to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate within host site environments, and give users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their DoD and National Intelligence mission(s). The TX coordinates with all applicable agencies and partners to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate, and are available to users ensuring they have the IT related resources to successfully conduct their COCOM and National Intelligence missions. The TX is responsible for the integrity of the theater GEOINT architecture to include the compatibility and interoperability of service component Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS)/Distributed Ground Station (DGS) capabilities with overarching National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) infrastructure and systems. TXs are responsible to the NST and NGA Technology Directorate for all IT related functions to include collaborating with DIA and host IT organizations; responsible for the full integration of the NGA IT/Information Services Operations and Sustainment staff; provides daily oversight of GEOINT regional systems; and facilitate NGA future Systems Planning and Implementation activities. The TX exercises reach back to organizations across NGA leveraging NGA's Technology Directorates as well as relevant components of the NGA Offices of Joint Integration Operations, Global Support and Geospatial Management. This individual is flexible and adaptive to world events and is responsible for supporting the NST's primary partner in meeting its military planning and operational requirements. Ensuring all current and future systems and technology issues are articulated, coordinated and addressed is of highest priority. This position may be eligible for an INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the incentive, the selected candidate must sign a service agreement depending on the approved amount or duration of the incentive. If the employee leaves before the end of the service agreement, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: * Demonstrate working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems in an organization. * Proven experience providing IT support to a Company/Agency ensuring technical capabilities were delivered/operated within host site environments. * Demonstrated the ability to provide users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their mission. * Experience engaging external partners; effective communication with others internal and external to an organization; and foster teamwork in support of overall mission success. * Demonstrated experience analyzing and identifying potential opportunities for IT process improvement and followed through with the implementation of those improvements. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Management, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA certification may be required for this position; see Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or current members transitioning to a new acquisition career field or higher skill level have 24 months to achieve certification. -AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Highly Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in communicating effectively to peers, teammates, customers, mission partners, and senior leadership. 2. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in interpersonal savvy; ability to build rapport and construct effective relationships across organizational boundaries 3. Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional composure in a fast tempo environment while striving to understand and maintain positive disposition and deploy conflict resolution techniques. 4. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in decision quality; examining a variety of perspectives to develop a well-rounded view of the situation before taking action. 5. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in ability to work independently and in coordination with others, manage multiple priorities, demonstrates initiative, and display good judgment. 6 Demonstrate 10 years of experience in leading by consensus and influence; demonstrated ability to multi-task, be proactive and work independently. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714..... click apply for full job details

Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: IT Operations Engineers coordinate the integration, deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and operations of systems and/or services in the host enterprise architecture and NGA. They provide IT support for GEOINT operations and are accountable for the overall success of integration projects, ensuring alignment with Agency priorities and business strategies (e.g., strategic plans, life-cycle management plans, investment plans). They oversee and monitor the documentation, validation, accreditation, and authorization processes necessary to ensure that new information technology systems meet information assurance and security requirements prescribed by NGA and/or mission partners. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Secure Operations Group (TO), Service Performance Office (TOP), External Support Division (TOPE) has NGA Technical Executive (TX) positions available in locations to include Colorado, Europe, National Capital Region, and Saint Louis areas. The TOPE Division ensures high level NSG operations availability at external sites by providing a focal point for NGA externally assigned customers and NSG partners on IT operational concerns. NGA Technical Executives (TXs) are embedded with the NGA Support Teams, Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Service Intelligence Centers and are liaisons for all GEOINT technical items for the COCOMs, Components, and Coalition. This includes Requirements, Engagement, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Training, Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security, Test, Feasibility, and Process. Technical Executives (TXs) provide on-site Information Technology (IT) support to the Combatant Command (COCOM) and Service Intelligence Centers. The TX engages with external agencies to include, but not limited to: J2 and 6, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), US State Department, theater service component headquarters, Cyber Command, and DISA to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate within host site environments, and give users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their DoD and National Intelligence mission(s). The TX coordinates with all applicable agencies and partners to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate, and are available to users ensuring they have the IT related resources to successfully conduct their COCOM and National Intelligence missions. The TX is responsible for the integrity of the theater GEOINT architecture to include the compatibility and interoperability of service component Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS)/Distributed Ground Station (DGS) capabilities with overarching National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) infrastructure and systems. TXs are responsible to the NST and NGA Technology Directorate for all IT related functions to include collaborating with DIA and host IT organizations; responsible for the full integration of the NGA IT/Information Services Operations and Sustainment staff; provides daily oversight of GEOINT regional systems; and facilitate NGA future Systems Planning and Implementation activities. The TX exercises reach back to organizations across NGA leveraging NGA's Technology Directorates as well as relevant components of the NGA Offices of Joint Integration Operations, Global Support and Geospatial Management. This individual is flexible and adaptive to world events and is responsible for supporting the NST's primary partner in meeting its military planning and operational requirements. Ensuring all current and future systems and technology issues are articulated, coordinated and addressed is of highest priority. This position may be eligible for an INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the incentive, the selected candidate must sign a service agreement depending on the approved amount or duration of the incentive. If the employee leaves before the end of the service agreement, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: * Demonstrate working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems in an organization. * Proven experience providing IT support to a Company/Agency ensuring technical capabilities were delivered/operated within host site environments. * Demonstrated the ability to provide users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their mission. * Experience engaging external partners; effective communication with others internal and external to an organization; and foster teamwork in support of overall mission success. * Demonstrated experience analyzing and identifying potential opportunities for IT process improvement and followed through with the implementation of those improvements. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Management, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA certification may be required for this position; see Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or current members transitioning to a new acquisition career field or higher skill level have 24 months to achieve certification. -AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Highly Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in communicating effectively to peers, teammates, customers, mission partners, and senior leadership. 2. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in interpersonal savvy; ability to build rapport and construct effective relationships across organizational boundaries 3. Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional composure in a fast tempo environment while striving to understand and maintain positive disposition and deploy conflict resolution techniques. 4. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in decision quality; examining a variety of perspectives to develop a well-rounded view of the situation before taking action. 5. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in ability to work independently and in coordination with others, manage multiple priorities, demonstrates initiative, and display good judgment. 6 Demonstrate 10 years of experience in leading by consensus and influence; demonstrated ability to multi-task, be proactive and work independently. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714..... click apply for full job details

Job Summary ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: IT Operations Engineers coordinate the integration, deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and operations of systems and/or services in the host enterprise architecture and NGA. They provide IT support for GEOINT operations and are accountable for the overall success of integration projects, ensuring alignment with Agency priorities and business strategies (e.g., strategic plans, life-cycle management plans, investment plans). They oversee and monitor the documentation, validation, accreditation, and authorization processes necessary to ensure that new information technology systems meet information assurance and security requirements prescribed by NGA and/or mission partners. Additional Job Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Secure Operations Group (TO), Service Performance Office (TOP), External Support Division (TOPE) has NGA Technical Executive (TX) positions available in locations to include Colorado, Europe, National Capital Region, and Saint Louis areas. The TOPE Division ensures high level NSG operations availability at external sites by providing a focal point for NGA externally assigned customers and NSG partners on IT operational concerns. NGA Technical Executives (TXs) are embedded with the NGA Support Teams, Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and Service Intelligence Centers and are liaisons for all GEOINT technical items for the COCOMs, Components, and Coalition. This includes Requirements, Engagement, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Training, Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security, Test, Feasibility, and Process. Technical Executives (TXs) provide on-site Information Technology (IT) support to the Combatant Command (COCOM) and Service Intelligence Centers. The TX engages with external agencies to include, but not limited to: J2 and 6, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), National Security agency (NSA), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), US State Department, theater service component headquarters, Cyber Command, and DISA to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate within host site environments, and give users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their DoD and National Intelligence mission(s). The TX coordinates with all applicable agencies and partners to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities are delivered, operate, and are available to users ensuring they have the IT related resources to successfully conduct their COCOM and National Intelligence missions. The TX is responsible for the integrity of the theater GEOINT architecture to include the compatibility and interoperability of service component Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS)/Distributed Ground Station (DGS) capabilities with overarching National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) infrastructure and systems. TXs are responsible to the NST and NGA Technology Directorate for all IT related functions to include collaborating with DIA and host IT organizations; responsible for the full integration of the NGA IT/Information Services Operations and Sustainment staff; provides daily oversight of GEOINT regional systems; and facilitate NGA future Systems Planning and Implementation activities. The TX exercises reach back to organizations across NGA leveraging NGA's Technology Directorates as well as relevant components of the NGA Offices of Joint Integration Operations, Global Support and Geospatial Management. This individual is flexible and adaptive to world events and is responsible for supporting the NST's primary partner in meeting its military planning and operational requirements. Ensuring all current and future systems and technology issues are articulated, coordinated and addressed is of highest priority. This position may be eligible for an INCENTIVE: The selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment, based on budget availability. To receive the incentive, the selected candidate must sign a service agreement depending on the approved amount or duration of the incentive. If the employee leaves before the end of the service agreement, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to: 1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. Mandatory Qualifications MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: * Demonstrate working knowledge of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems in an organization. * Proven experience providing IT support to a Company/Agency ensuring technical capabilities were delivered/operated within host site environments. * Demonstrated the ability to provide users the IT resources required to successfully conduct their mission. * Experience engaging external partners; effective communication with others internal and external to an organization; and foster teamwork in support of overall mission success. * Demonstrated experience analyzing and identifying potential opportunities for IT process improvement and followed through with the implementation of those improvements. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Technology Management, or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A, plus experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in IT operations, system engineering, system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: DAWIA certification may be required for this position; see Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details. New Acquisition Workforce members or current members transitioning to a new acquisition career field or higher skill level have 24 months to achieve certification. -AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. Highly Desired Qualifications QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in communicating effectively to peers, teammates, customers, mission partners, and senior leadership. 2. Demonstrate 10 years of experience in interpersonal savvy; ability to build rapport and construct effective relationships across organizational boundaries 3. Demonstrated experience in maintaining professional composure in a fast tempo environment while striving to understand and maintain positive disposition and deploy conflict resolution techniques. 4. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in decision quality; examining a variety of perspectives to develop a well-rounded view of the situation before taking action. 5. Demonstrated 10 years of experience in ability to work independently and in coordination with others, manage multiple priorities, demonstrates initiative, and display good judgment. 6 Demonstrate 10 years of experience in leading by consensus and influence; demonstrated ability to multi-task, be proactive and work independently. Additional Job Requirements You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs. Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714..... click apply for full job details