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. The successful applicants will be distinguished from other applicants by a review of the Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQs) Standards, the Technical Qualifications, and education requirements. Failure to meet a Qualification requirement will disqualify an applicant. Visit OPM's website for more information regarding drafting SOCQs using the ECQ's Challenge-Context-Action-Result model; NGA recommends this model for the SOCQs too.
IC SENIOR OFFICER CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ) Standard - Leading the Intelligence Enterprise: Required for all positions effective 1 October 2010. This SOCQ Standard involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the IC's mission and to lead and leverage cross organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this Standard is a deep understanding of the intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the IC's core values. For those without IC experience, draft narrative related to your past experience demonstrating these competencies at a comparable interagency or multi-organizational environment. (Include as separate attachment one page maximum per ICSOCQ)
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https://www.nga.mil/careers/Senior_Executive_Positions.html
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the IC SOCQs that are mandatory for all DISL level positions, the employee occupying this position must possess technical qualifications. Applicants will be rated on the TQ's identified below which are essential for successful performance in the position. These statements should be a narrative explanation of your relevant background and experience. They must show that your experience, education, and accomplishments reflect the competence and professional standing required to provide expertise required by this position. Technical Qualification Statements that do not clearly address the qualification criteria will not be adequate for evaluation. (Include as separate attachment, one page maximum per TQ)
1. Demonstrated leadership within and expert level understanding of the US, DoD, and international aeronautical navigation community. This includes the associated organizations in related to aeronautical safety of navigation policies and programs. In depth knowledge of interagency, Inter-Governmental Organizations (IGO), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), multilateral and bilateral arrangements that govern aeronautical SoN processes.
2. Demonstrated experience and leadership in aviation operations with a subject matter expertise regarding aeronautical navigation to include electronic charts, digital publications, dissemination requirements, and the regulatory environment that governs military, domestic, and international aeronautical operations, to include experience developing and maintaining relationships with partners from the military services, industry, and academia; both foreign and domestic.
3. Demonstrated expertise in the collection and analysis of foreign and domestic aeronautical information and its translation into digital output for the production of traditional graphic navigation charts, and formatted data for advanced mission planning systems and on-board automated flight management systems.
4. Demonstrated expertise in the provisioning of aeronautical cartographic information including the design, production, and management of aeronautical geospatial information to meet user need. This includes demonstrated expertise in ISO 9001 Quality Management, Radio Technical Commision for Aeronautics (RTCA) DO-200 and DO-201, and FAA Advisory Circular 20-153. Working knowledge of product distribution systems (printing, web presence, app development), and data assurance.
5. Significant executive level experience leading a substantial organization with 50+ persons (directly or indirectly), managing complex projects, operations or production systems; including budgeting, resourcing, and contracts oversight. Requires knowledge of DoD and IC requirements and budget processes to include Agency level PPB&E efforts, requirements adjudication process, and OUSD (I&S) MIP funding profile for SoN missions.
Specialized Experience:
This executive level position requires experience an understanding of aeronautical safety of navigation related organizations, policies, regulations, programs, and modernization initiatives relative to aeronautical vehicle operations and navigation. Candidates should have demonstrated experience collecting and managing aeronautical geospatial data, products, and services. This position requires familiarity with advanced technology capabilities, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and change detection. Successful candidates will reflect a working knowledge of safety of navigation requirements including data governance, collection, management, data standards, geospatial data production processes and an in-depth understanding of how aeronautical vehicles navigate and the role of aeronautical geospatial data regarding SoN.