Senior Executive Positions
Executive Resources at NGA include members of the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES) and Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) employees.
NGA DISES positions are managerial positions, allocated to NGA by the Department of War, which are classified above the Band 5/GS-15 level. DISES positions are characterized by emphasis on organization or program management responsibilities. DISES positions are the DOW Intelligence Community equivalent to SES positions.
NGA DISL positions are technical or scientific positions, allocated to NGA by DOW, which are classified above the Band 5/GS-15 levels. DISL positions are characterized by emphasis on functional expertise and have no more than minimal supervisory responsibilities (less than 25 percent). DISL's are recognized leaders and authorities in a specialized field or functional area. DISL positions are the DOW Intelligence Community equivalent to SL positions.
Both applicants for employment and current employees of NGA are entitled to request religious accommodations from generally applicable employment-related rules and requirements, so long as the accommodation requested would not result in an undue hardship to the conduct of NGA’s business.
Please Note: Application procedures for NGA Senior Executive positions are different than application procedures for other NGA opportunities, thus apply via the instructions within the individual announcements found below.
Current Openings
Director, Human Development
The incumbent serves as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Director, Human Development Directorate and NGA’s Chief Human Capital Officer. The incumbent is responsible for developing and managing an extremely complex and comprehensive human resource and workforce development program that is aligned to, and supportive of the National Defense Strategy and the Intelligence Community’s mission. The incumbent works in a collaborative and cooperative way to address DoW and IC-wide human capital management issues associated with managing and developing an integrated workforce. This includes strategic planning; workforce skills development/competencies identification; succession planning and management; recruitment and onboarding; administration of pay; the conduct of labor-management relations and employee relations; the performance appraisal system; the awards, leave, and time attendance programs; benefits and retirement; and personnel accountability systems.
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Deputy Director, Maritime Safety Office
The Deputy Director, Maritime Safety Office is accountable for the development, sustainment, accuracy, and currency of a global maritime Safety of Navigation product portfolio used to support navigation aboard all Department of War surface and subsurface naval vessels. The DD/SFH develops and executes strategy to achieve long-term mission outcomes within the constraints of U.S. Code, international treaties, and applicable standards, and ensures alignment with NGA strategic objectives and mission imperatives. The DD/SFH maintains a deep understanding of the producer–mariner relationship and advances effective user engagement by interfacing with senior military leaders across the Services, FVEY and other international partners, and key multinational organizations including the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and NATO. The DD/SFH supports global readiness by assessing user needs; evaluating product availability, production timelines, and distribution pathways; and recommending strategies to optimize dissemination and operational utility.
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