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, Office of Acquisition Oversight & Governance
The Director, Office of Acquisition Oversight & Governance, serves as the principal advisor and leader for enterprise-wide acquisition oversight, policy enforcement, and governance frameworks. This position supports the Component Acquisition Executive, Program Executive Offices, and Component Directorates by ensuring robust, compliant, and efficient acquisition processes that align with mission priorities, federal regulations, and strategic objectives. Drawing from the PEO Services Acquisition & Integration model, the Director establishes and maintains oversight mechanisms, risk management protocols, and performance standards to mitigate acquisition risks, enhance transparency, and drive continuous improvement in contract execution and governance.
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Director, Workforce & Management Services
The Director, Workforce Management and Suppor oversees critical Human Resources programs in support of the agency's Chief Human Capital Officer. This position is responsible for executing programs that include, but are not limited to: employee benefits, work-life and employee assistance programs, performance management, awards, employee relations oversight, relocation, human resource records, Human Capital Policy, compensation, operational services supporting Personnel Action Request processing, affiliate/CIA-detailee support, and the HD Contact Center.
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Senior GEOINT Authority for Aeronautical Navigation
The Senior GEOINT Authority for Aeronautical Navigation serves as the Senior Representative for all issues concerning Aeronautical Safety of Navigation, and represents the Director, NGA in the Aeronautical Navigation functional management role. The SGA is the principle representative for analytical and technical issues related to NGA Aeronautical SoN GEOINT initiatives; coordinating, integrating, and orchestrating operations within the aeronautical domain. The individual must understand the SoN information provider/aviator relationship and promote effective user relations.
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Director, Commercial Capabilities
The Director of Commercial Capabilities is a member of the senior leadership team of the NGA Commercial Operations Group. The D/SCC serves as a senior technical expert on all Commercial GEOINT related needs across the National System for GEOINT, including Intelligence Community, DoW, and federal/civil partners. The incumbent will lead Commercial GEOINT research, assessments, governance, and integration activities across the NSG in order to align the acquisition of new commercial imagery, data, products, and analytic services to the highest-priority NSG needs.
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