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Posted: April 8, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Associate Dir for Capabilities

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Salary

$151,661 - $228,000

per year

Type

Closes

May 8, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This senior leadership role at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency involves directing capabilities in geospatial intelligence, focusing on strategic oversight, program management, and supporting military targeting operations.

It requires guiding large teams and resources to enhance intelligence tools and processes for national defense.

Ideal candidates are experienced executives from government, military, or private sectors with a strong track record in high-level decision-making and technical expertise in intelligence analysis.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • At least 15 years of relevant post-Bachelor's work experience, including 5 years in senior management
  • Experience equivalent to Defense Intelligence SES Tier 2 or military General/Flag Officer level
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing major programs, budgets, and policies in intelligence or defense organizations
  • Knowledge of Joint Targeting processes and GEOINT support to targeting at Combatant Command levels
  • Expertise in government roles such as component director, joint duty, or strategic advisory positions
  • Relevant private sector experience in digital transformation, cloud initiatives, data analysis, and program management

Full Job Description

Associate Director for Capabilities MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: Eligibility for this executive level position will be based upon a clear demonstration that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the assignments of the position.

Successful applicants will be distinguished from other applicants by a review of the Technical Qualification (TQs) and Education Requirements, if required.

An applicant's resume must show that their experience, education and accomplishments reflect the competence and professional standing required to provide expertise needed for this position.

RESUMES MUST NOT EXCEED TWO (2) PAGES. Resumes over the two (2) page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Resumes that do not clearly address TQs will not be adequate for evaluation.

Failure to meet a TQ requirement will disqualify an applicant. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1.

Experience at the Defense Intelligence SES (DISES) Tier 2 level or equivalent (examples of equivalent position designations: SIS-2, SNIS Executive-2, SES-II, SES-III, military experience at the General or Flag Officer level), or relevant experience in the private sector/industry with a minimum fifteen (15) years post-Bachelor's relevant work experience in a reputable organization, five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position.

2.

Government experience could include assignments as a: leader/deputy of an organization at or below Agency level; component Director or Deputy; successful joint duty at the Tier 2 level; senior functional authority with strategic focus on and direct accountability for managing major programs; managing or performing as the senior technical advisor for large programs, personnel or organizations; experience in budget formulation, overseeing, and enforcing Component/Agency policy; experience as the approval authority for major command or equivalent policies, resources, and programs; representing specific functional areas at interagency meetings; and experience serving on strategic boards, committees, and other groups pertaining to assigned functional areas and knowledge of the NSG and ASG programs.

Understanding of and/or practical experience in Joint Targeting processes at the Combatant Command and Joint Force Command levels; specific knowledge/expertise in GEOINT support to targeting.

Private sector/industry experience could include assignments in significant leadership positions in digital transformation initiatives; spearheading Cloud-based within large organizations; leveraging data analysis tools and business intelligence platforms to make data-driven decisions and optimize business processes; relevant professional certifications (CSM, PMP, ITIL, CISM, etc.); budget execution, acquisitions, program management.

Major Duties:

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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 20260114