About this role

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, Executive Core Qualifications, Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core 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.

INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY SENIOR OFFICER CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ICSOCQ) Leading the Intelligence Enterprise. This core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Community's (IC) mission and to lead and leverage cross-organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this senior officer qualification is a deep understanding of the Intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the IC's core values.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs) TQ 1. Demonstrated experience leading federal acquisition transformation in intelligence, defense, or high-stakes environments, focusing on IT, professional services, and/or mission-support portfolios. This includes developing and executing long-range AI capability strategies aligned with NGA, DoW, and IC priorities. TQ 2. Demonstrated success in developing, executing, and overseeing complex acquisition strategies that employ AI and automation to speed analysis and production.

This includes various contract types and lifecycle approaches ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, alignment with organizational priorities, and adherence to DoW AI Ethical Principles, IC AI Ethics Framework, and relevant laws and regulations. TQ 3. Strong analytical skills in interpreting portfolio metrics, financial data, and acquisition indicators for executive reporting and data-driven decision-making/governance, supported by progressive experience in AI, ML, data science, or related technical fields.

TQ 4. Demonstrated knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, policies, statutes, and governance, with proven ability to implement oversight for diverse IT programs, services, and strategic sourcing portfolios. This includes collaborating with NGA AI offices on risk management frameworks for AI systems, ensuring controls and safeguards, and coordinating with NGA General Counsel, Mission Oversight & Compliance, and others on AI legal and ethical issues.

TQ 5. Proven leadership in aligning cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders (e.g., PEOs, legal, finance, contracting) via excellent communication. This includes briefing high-level officials, producing clear policy documents to drive acquisition priorities, and deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, methodologies, and applications. 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 leveraging enterprise-wide tools for acquisition analytics, such as data visualization platforms or contract management systems, to support portfolio oversight and decision-making. 2. Direct experience with source selection processes and lifecycle management in complex, high-stakes environments, including hands-on application of federal acquisition processes.

3. Familiarity with intelligence-specific acquisition challenges, such as classified contracting, rapid acquisition authorities, and mission-support portfolios that integrate IT services and professional acquisitions. 4. Strong influence and stakeholder management skills to foster collaboration across organizational boundaries and build communities of practice for sharing acquisition best practices.

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