Associate Director for Capabilities

JobSummary

Associate Director for Capabilities

LowGrade

03

HighGrade

03

PromotionPotential

05

OrganizationCodes

DD/DD11

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public
• ses

MCOTags

• IC Intel

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

TravelCode

2

DetailStatusUrl

https://careers.nga.mil/

MajorDuties

• ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: The incumbent serves as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Associate Director for Capabilities (ADC), a critical member of the senior leadership team. In the position of ADC, the incumbent leads the NGA Director's initiatives to drive modern technologies and digital solutions at NGA and across the unified geospatial-intelligence (GEOINT) enterprise. The incumbent provides executive level direction for identifying, acquiring, partnering, developing, and sustaining technical capabilities for delivering timely GEOINT for current and future Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Community (IC) operations. This includes continuous improvement of capabilities, development/delivery of future capabilities and technologies that out-compete adversaries, and leveraging all government, academia, and commercial partners to retain and extend/enhance US GEOINT dominance. The ADC drives innovation approaches, fosters a culture of creativity, and manages the pipeline from ideation to agency implementation. The ADC aligns new capabilities, services, or processes with the NGA Director's goals and objectives to maintain a competitive GEOINT advantage across multiple domains and DoW, IC, and USG customers with a particular concentration in achieving value and results in Artificial intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) and Computer Vision (CV). The incumbent synchronizes agency governance, processes, technology, resources and activities to ensure agency alignment with national and defense intelligence goals, NGA's mission and strategy, oversight guidance, and strategic GEOINT approaches of the National System for GEOINT (NSG) and the Allied System for GEOINT (ASG). The ADC leads four (4) key units: the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the GEOINT Innovation and Research Office, the Office of Contract Services, and the Program Executive Offices (PEO), of which there are five offices, encompassing life-cycle management of all programs for a multibillion-dollar budget. Concerning the PEOs, the ADC oversees management of defense and IC acquisition programs/portfolios, ensuring each is delivered on time, within budget, and meeting performance requirements. If the position is dual-hatted as the NGA Component Acquisition Executive (CAE), the incumbent also executes on behalf of DIRNGA all required acquisition-based statutes, regulatory and policy requirements, providing rigorous oversight of the NGA Chief Procurement Executive and the agency's entire procurement process from strategic planning to contract performance. The incumbent advises the Director and agency leadership on business strategies to ensure mission goals are achieved through cost-effective procurements. Working with cognizant NGA offices, the CAE oversees development/maintenance of a robust acquisition career management program, including recruitment, training and professional development strategies. The CAE ensures timely and accurate reporting to DoW and IC acquisition oversight officials. The incumbent will collaborate with NGA senior leaders to ensure the agency has the requisite technology infrastructure and capabilities to support business goals and objectives. The incumbent will also establish and guide high-performing teams. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Evaluation Methods: Applicants will be evaluated based on job-related criteria identified under the Qualification Requirements by a screening panel of senior representatives with functional backgrounds relevant to this position. Interviews and additional assessments may be conducted. Other Information: 1. Copies of this announcement and other general information may be obtained through NGAs Website or OPM's USAJobs. 2. Use of postage paid Government agency envelopes to file job applications is a violation of Federal law and regulation. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, age, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, lawful political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Education

Requirements

SPECIAL INFO: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Evaluations

APPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS: NGA will evaluate your online application to ensure it demonstrates the Technical Qualifications (TQs), work experience, and any mandatory education, certification, and/or license requirements, to successfully perform the duties of the advertised position. Failure to provide clear examples of claimed experience levels will preclude further consideration of your application. Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the TQs and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular technical qualifications and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position at the advertised grade. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Applicants will be evaluated based on job-related criteria identified under the Qualification Requirements by a selection panel of senior representatives with functional backgrounds relevant to this position. Interviews will be conducted with those applicants whose resume demonstrates the knowledge, skills, or experiences listed in the TQs.

HowToApply

Application submission involves applying using NGA's online application process at NGA Careers Portal. Additional information concerning NGA's hiring process can be found by visiting NGA Hiring Process. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. To receive FULL consideration, you must submit the following materials via our online portal. a. RESUME: (Two-page limit. See below for more information). b. COVER LETTER: A required supplement to the resume, elaborating on qualifications and previous work experience, clearly identifying the position vacancy being applied for, and providing current salary along with the lowest acceptable salary if selected. c. CURRENT SF-50: One copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 noting your current or last position, grade, and salary level (current and former federal employees only). DoD SAFE can be used for transmitting FOUO files or Personally Identifiable Information (PII), please contact the NGA Executive Career Service Team at NGAExecutiveCareerService@nga.mil or 571-557-0330. d. REFERENCES: The name, e-mail address, and telephone number of three individuals that can validate your experience. To submit your materials through our online portal: * Go to careers.nga.mil * Your first visit? Click "New User" to create an account or "Sign In" to an existing account * Click "View All Jobs" or search for "Associate Director for Capabilities" * Click on the position * Click "Apply for Job" box in the top right corner * Complete the application * Review and click "Submit" in the top right corner Applicants may not be contacted unless they are selected for further consideration. Per the Merit Hiring Plan, released by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management on May 29, 2025, the long-form federal resume is to be replaced by a resume no more than two-pages in length. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be ineligible for further consideration due to not meeting the resume page number requirement. Upload your resume using the "Other" attachment option in the application. Resume must be 5 MB or less in size and one of the following file types: PDF, ODT, RTF, TXT, or Word (DOC OR DOCX). The sans-serif font size in Lato, if available, is recommended. Other available options include Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noro Sans. Page margins of 0.5 inches and font size of 14-point for titles and 10-point for text is recommended. Please visit OPM for additional guidance on the 2-page resume. ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED You can apply for the job opening at https://careers.nga.mil/psp/CAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=20260114&PostingSeq=2

WhatToExpectNext

RequiredDocuments

None

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NGA/benefits

OtherInformation

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Applicant selected for this position is subject to the completion of a one-year DISES trial period. (Applicants selected from outside NGA may be required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period if they have not already done so.) 2. This position requires access to classified Defense Department and Intelligence Community information. The individual selected must already possess, or be immediately eligible for, a TOP SECRET security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. U.S. citizenship is required for the granting of a security clearance. Successful completion of a polygraph examination is required for employment by NGA. 3. This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Incumbent will be required to file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) with the NGA Office of General Counsel. 4. Employment is subject to requirements of the NGA Drug Testing Program.

KeyRequirements

• Security Investigation

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

03

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

Recruitment@nga.mil

AgencyContactPhone

571-557-1999

SecurityClearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

DrugTestRequired

True

AdjudicationType