Duties
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Deputy Director, Acquisition Enterprise IT PEO (Program Executive Office) serves as the senior acquisition advisor to the PEO for Enterprise IT, leading all acquisition planning, execution, and oversight activities for the organization's portfolio of enterprise IT programs and operations. This position is responsible for developing innovative acquisition strategies, managing complex procurement activities, and ensuring effective contract execution to deliver integrated IT capabilities supporting the combat support and intelligence missions. The Acquisition Deputy translates the PEO's vision of consolidated enterprise IT delivery into executable acquisition approaches that enable technological superiority through disciplined program management and technical prowess. This position directly enables the PEO's vision of transforming enterprise IT delivery through disciplined acquisition approaches that provide secure, resilient technology solutions accelerating intelligence capabilities through technical prowess and innovative delivery.
Responsibilities:
* Develop comprehensive acquisition strategies for major enterprise IT programs aligned with the organization's vision of unified service delivery across infrastructure, platform, and software layers
* Lead portfolio-level acquisition planning to optimize contract structures, reduce duplication, and maximize buying power across the enterprise
* Coordinate with requirements, technical, and financial teams to ensure acquisition strategies are aligned with mission needs and resource constraints
* Establish acquisition road-maps supporting the transformation to consolidated enterprise IT delivery models
* Oversee the management and execution of enterprise IT resources and contracts
* Oversee development of procurement packages including statements of work, evaluation criteria, and source selection plans
* Establish frameworks for measuring and evaluating contractor performance against established metrics and deliverables
* Conduct regular program and contract reviews to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and performance objectives
* Implement appropriate acquisition governance structures balancing oversight with execution efficiency; Develop and track acquisition metrics providing visibility into procurement health and effectiveness; and Lead acquisition milestone reviews ensuring programs meet requirements for advancement
* Mentor and develop acquisition professionals within the PEO organization
* Establish communities of practice for sharing acquisition best practices
* Align acquisition approaches with Intelligence Community and Department of War standards where appropriate
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
- Security Investigation
SPECIAL INFO:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Selection 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.
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 COMPETENCIES
1. Commitment to the Rule of Law - Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently.
2. Managing Resources - Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs.
3. Agility and Resilience - Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity.
4. Developing Others - Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes.
5. Strategic Thinking - Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values.
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. Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive acquisition strategies for complex IT programs within large-scale organizations. This includes experience leading portfolio-level acquisition planning that optimizes contract structures, consolidates procurement approaches, and maximizes organizational buying power. Candidates must show proven ability to translate organizational vision into executable acquisition roadmaps, coordinate cross-functional teams (requirements, technical, financial), and establish governance frameworks that balance oversight requirements with execution efficiency. Experience should include managing major IT acquisitions with lifecycle values exceeding $100M, developing innovative procurement approaches for emerging technologies, and implementing metrics-driven acquisition management systems that provide visibility into program health and contractor performance.
2. Extensive experience managing acquisition programs within the Defense Acquisition System or comparable federal acquisition framework, with demonstrated knowledge of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Intelligence Community procurement policies. This includes proven ability to oversee complex procurement packages (statements of work, evaluation criteria, source selection plans), lead acquisition milestone reviews, and ensure program compliance with cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Candidates must demonstrate experience establishing contractor performance evaluation frameworks, conducting program reviews at executive levels, and mentoring acquisition professionals. Experience should reflect progressive responsibility in Critical Acquisition Positions (CAP) or equivalent roles, with demonstrated success delivering mission-critical capabilities through disciplined acquisition approaches in dynamic, mission-focused environments.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
1. Extensive experience in federal acquisition with emphasis on information technology and services.
2. Demonstrated success in developing and executing complex acquisition strategies.
3. Experience with various contract types and acquisition approaches for IT programs
In addition to the above Technical Qualifications, the below qualifications are also desired:
1. Advanced understanding of IT systems, architecture, and technologies
2. Comprehensive knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and processes
3. Strong leadership skills with ability to influence across organizational boundaries
4. Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
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 evaluate your online application to ensure it demonstrates the Executive Competencies, Technical Competencies, Technical Qualifications, Work Experience, and any mandatory education, certification, and/or license requirements, to successfully perform the duties of the advertised position. Failure to provide clear examples of claimed experience levels will preclude further consideration of your application. Applicants must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the competencies and qualifications necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate experience in the application of the qualifications and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position at the advertised grade. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Applicants will be evaluated based on job-related criteria identified under the Qualification Requirements by a selection panel of senior representatives with functional backgrounds relevant to this position. Interviews will be conducted with those applicants whose resume demonstrates the knowledge, skills, or experiences listed in Qualification Requirements.
RESUMES MUST NOT EXCEED (2) PAGES. Resumes over the two (2) page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified.
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. Use of postage paid Government agency envelopes to file job applications is a violation of Federal law and regulation.
3. Notice of Veterans' Preference. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Uniformed Service") to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.)
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.