Deputy Chief Financial Executive Job in Springfield, VA

Vacancy No. 20260182 Department National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Salary $151,661.00 to $219,000.00 Grade 02 to 02
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/14/2026 Close Date 5/29/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Springfield, VA


Summary

Deputy Chief Financial Executive

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Senior executives

Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

External Applicants Only

Duties

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: The Deputy Chief Financial Executive (DCFE) is a principal authority for the Agency and assists the CFE in the areas of programming, budgeting, execution, audit, accounting, and civilian pay full-time equivalent resource management. The incumbent is responsible for providing expert advice to the Director and Deputy Director, NGA; Associate Directors and Chief of Staff; Key Component Directors; and other management officials in the formulation, establishment, and/or analysis of significant resource management plans, policies, and decision-making actions. This includes resolution of problems on highly complex, controversial, or precedent setting matters which have critical bearing on the accomplishment of current or future operations. The incumbent assists the CFE in planning, organizing, directing, and implementing integrated resource and financial management processes, systems, and controls within the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW), Office of Undersecretary of War Intelligence and Security (I&S) and Comptroller (C) oversight and guidelines.

Responsibilities include:
* Leading program formulation and analysis; budget justification and execution; financial audit, accounting, finance, and cost management activities; financial systems and tradecraft integration; and civilian pay and manpower resource analysis.
* Representing NGA as a principal agency focal point with OMB, IC CFO, OUSW I&S, and Congressional staff on resource justification, defense, and financial management issues.
* Justifying and acquiring resources for the NGA Strategic Plans, and strategic approaches for the National System for GEOINT (NSG) and the Allied System for GEOINT (ASG).
* Providing vision and roadmaps for integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and transformation of resource management activities.
* Establishing frameworks for measuring and evaluating financial and cost performance against established metrics and deliverables.
*Recruiting, managing, developing and leading a staff of professional financial and resource management personnel.
*Ensuring that all assigned functions are executed in accordance with NGA and higher levels statutes, regulations, policies, and plans.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • Security Investigation

SPECIAL INFO:

SPECIAL 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Copies of this announcement and other general information may be obtained through NGAs Website, OPM's USAJobs, or by calling or 571-557-9477/8465.
2. Joint Duty Credit: All NGA executive level positions require Joint Duty credit. Employees will receive joint duty credit in a majority of service or rotational assignments that were at least at the GS/GG-11 or DCIPS Pay Band 3 level, and generally for at least one year, or for 179 days or more when deployed to a designated combat zone on or after September 11, 2001.
Note: Applicants without Joint Duty credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected, a waiver would be required prior to final appointment or provide proof of Joint Dut qualifying experience.

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.


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:

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 Executive Competencies, Technical Competencies, Technical Qualifications, 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.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:

1. Expert technical knowledge of IC and DoW concepts, principles, policies, and procedures for resource management, with emphasis on the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Evaluation (IPPBE) system.

2. Demonstrated experience in design of internal controls in support of financial statement auditability and financial management systems, and implementation of financial execution processes utilizing internal/external operational best practices and procedures.

3. Demonstrated performance leading, supervising, and training progressively larger teams in increased authority and responsibility, to include successful integration of career development to ensure a current and future highly competent workforce.

In addition to the above Technical Qualifications, the below qualifications are also desired:

1. Advanced understanding of IC and DoW acquisition processes, with emphasis on cost estimation and alignment with budget, system architectures, and delivery schedules.

2. Knowledge and understanding of the roles, mission, functions and organizational structure of the National System for GEOINT (NSG) and the Allied System for GEOINT (ASG), and how they are integrated and resourced to deliver the National security missions.

Additional information

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

APPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS: NGA will review your online application to verify you meet the positions requirements including:
*Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
*Executive and Technical Competencies
*Technical Qualifications
*Work Experience
*Required education, certifications, and licenses.

What You Need to Demonstrate
Your application must provide clear, specific examples of your claimed experience. Applications without sufficient detail will not move forward. Your experience should show you can perform the job duties immediately and successfully.

Experience Requirements
Qualifying experience can come from public or private sector roles but must clearly demonstrate the competencies needed for this position. The most competitive candidates will have experience directly related to the advertised role.

Selection Process
1. A panel of senior representatives with relevant functional expertise will evaluate against the Qualification Requirements
2. Candidates whose responses best demonstrate the required qualifications, experience, education, and accomplishments will be selected for interviews.

Application materials will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. Applicants may not be contacted unless they are selected for further consideration.

Required Documents

None

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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, submit the following materials via our online portal.

RESUME: Applicants are required to submit a resume no more than two-pages in length. using the Times New Roman font in sizes 10-12 and 1-inch margin. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be deemed ineligible for further consideration. Your resume should include examples of the experience, education, and accomplishments related to the qualifications. Upload using the "Other" attachment option.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD: Submit an Accomplishment Record that addresses the following Executive Competencies and Technical Competencies.

Executive Competencies:
Civic-Mindedness - Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people.

Fiscal Responsibility - Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities.

Problem Solving - Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems.

Executive Judgement - Makes well-reasoned, timely, and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels, sharing and guarding information where appropriate.

Operational Mindset - Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation.

Technical Competencies:
1. Extensive knowledge and experience leading strategies and implementation plans for resource formulation, justification, and appeals to senior levels of oversight, to include Congressional staff, OMB, ODNI, and OUSW I&S, with emphasis on technical knowledge of the principles and concepts of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Evaluation (IPPBE) system and the National System for GEOINT (NSG).

2. Experience within IC and DoW activities that include senior functional authority with strategic focus on major acquisition programs; managing or performing as the senior technical advisor for large resource or acquisition programs, system architectures, cost estimation, and program schedules; and representing specific functional areas at interagency strategic boards, committees, and other groups pertaining to functional oversight of programs.

The record must not exceed five (5) pages total, use the Times New Roman font in sizes 10-12 and 1-inch margin, with a maximum of one (1) page per competency. Upload using the "Other" attachment option.

COVER LETTER: Required supplement to the resume, elaborating on qualifications and previous work experience.

CURRENT and FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 or equivalent personnel action form. 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 .

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 "Deputy Chief Financial Executive"
* 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

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=20260182&PostingSeq=2

Agency contact information

Recruitment
Phone
571-557-1999
Email
Recruitment@nga.mil
Address
NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Mailstop: S44-HDR
7500 GEOINT Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
US

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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Agency contact information

Recruitment
Phone
571-557-1999
Email
Recruitment@nga.mil
Address
NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Mailstop: S44-HDR
7500 GEOINT Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
US

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