Program Manager with Security Clearance

Duties ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) serves as the world leader in providing timely, relevant, accurate and actionable geospatial intelligence (GEOINT)
NGA's civilian, military and contract personnel evaluate imagery, maps, charts, multiple layers of foundation data - such as terrain, elevation and gravity - and the full spectrum of visible and invisible light in order to help users visualize what is happening at a particular place and time
Our intelligence officers go beyond describing "what, where and when" to revealing "how and why" our work enables decision advantage for our policymakers, warfighters, intelligence professionals and first responders
NGA uses a flexible, high mobility career model
Individuals are hired for their overall skills within a specialty such as Program Manager, and then placed in various positions throughout the agency once they complete the clearance process
Although currently advertised as a non-supervisory, Permanent, telework-ineligible job posting with occasional travel, it is unknown which specific positions will be available after applicants complete the selection and clearance process
Because of this, aspects of the job such as travel, telework, etc
may change, depending on specific positions available at that time
It is also possible that applicants could be hired into a position with specific aspects and then change positions after serving for a period of time in that assignment
Applicants who have completed the clearance process receive final documentation about the nature of the specific position before they make the final commitment to join NGA
Duties may include but are not limited to: Collaborate with others to plan programs across their life cycle, lead program teams and activities, and monitor the acquisition process to ensure that work efforts achieve the outcome specified in the Agency's business strategy
They also validate and defend resource requirements, prepare procurement documentation, conduct technical evaluations, and monitor expenditures
They assess contractor performance and may perform source selection evaluation duties
DAWIA Certification may be required for this position; See Position License and Certification Requirements below for additional details
New Acquisition Workforce members or members transferring to a different or higher skill level will have, upon position entry, thirty-six months, forty-eight months, or seventy-two months, depending on the DAWIA Tier required, to achieve their certification
Current Acquisition Workforce members must maintain their current certification by achieving 80 Continuous Learning hours every twenty-four months (40 hours every 12 months)
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
This position may be eligible for a RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment
To receive the incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part 575, Subpart A, upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter
Changes in federal employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may affect eligibility
To receive the incentive, selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement to stay within the position at NGA for the agreed upon time
If the service agreement is terminated before its completion, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government
Additional information regarding recruitment incentives for current federal employees can be found in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 2006
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• Security Investigation SPECIAL INFO:
As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards
- U.S
Citizenship Required - Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information) - Polygraph Test Required - Position Subject to Drug Testing - Two Year Probationary Period - Direct Deposit Required SPECIAL 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
NGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS)
Non-executive NGA employees are assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the type and scope of work performed
The employee's base salary is established within their assigned pay band based on their unique qualifications
A performance pay process is conducted each year to determine a potential base pay salary increase and/or bonus
An employee's annual performance evaluation is a key factor in the performance pay process
Employees on term or temporary appointments are not eligible to apply for internal assignment opportunity notices
This position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C
1601
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement
If you are an external applicant claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must self-identify your eligibility
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 resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: Mandatory Qualifications
1
Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule and performance of acquisition, operations or support activities.
2
Demonstrated experience utilizing acquisition principles, rules, regulations and methods.
3
Demonstrated proficiency in or exposure relevant to managing the implementation of capabilities and managing the delivery of services
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), 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 accounting, cost estimation, project management, requirements definition, 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 accounting, cost estimation, project management, requirements definition, 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 for additional details
New Acquisition Workforce members or members transferring to a different or higher skill level will have, upon position entry, thirty-six months, forty-eight months, or sixty months, depending on the DAWIA Tier required, to achieve their certification
Current Acquisition Workforce members must maintain their current certification by achieving 80 Continuous Learning hours every twenty-four months
-AND- Relevant Competencies: IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1
Association of IT Asset Managers (IAITAM) principles.
2
Demonstrated proficiency in the acquisition position DAWIA PM certification.
3
Knowledge of Federal, DOD and Agency acquisition policies, procedures and regulations.
4
Demonstrated experience in planning, executing and reporting on budgets.
• Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications abo

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