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Senior Technical Leader / Chief - Plans - Policy and Operations Division (DC)

Compensation
$195,200–$209,600/year

Job Description

This position provides an opportunity to lead and provide expertise as the Chief of Plans, Policy and Operations Division for a Department of War special task force. For more information, please visit: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1259699

Major Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the development of concepts, policy and plans to support the specialized mission of the division. The incumbent provides expert level guidance and knowledge to COOP and NS/EP programs of the Plans, Policy and Operations Division and reviews, evaluates, and modifies division plans as directed. He/she assists in continuously monitoring operations to identify, develop, and refine broad-based strategies to improve the overall operational effectiveness and efficiency of the plans. Assists in coordinating and synchronizing the implementation of COOP. Assists in managing and overseeing an operations and control center. Assists in developing, directing, and modifying COOP and NS/EP planning and executing these operations, focusing on critical, long-range strategic emergency and mobilization planning for specialized and critical elements of the supported organizations. The incumbent is responsible for sensitive programs and contributes directly to the development of concepts and implementation plans, which receive the careful attention of senior leaders in the Department of War and United States Government. Analyze resourcing requirements based on strategic goals and objectives, and practices good stewardship in allocating and executing resources. The incumbent is the Chief of Plans, Policy and Operations Division and responsible for: ' Leading continuity planning and exercises for senior leaders. ' Managing office COOP and NS/EP facilities, and overseeing facilities selection and operation, development of concepts for the demobilization of COOP resources. ' Emergency action procedures (to include required documentation) for the control and use of all facilities, and assets in the event of an emergency. ' Federal Continuity Planning transcending multiple levels and segments of government. ' Interagency coordination procedures to ensure compatibility of emergency plans. ' Influences and shapes continuity policy and operations. Assists in the coordination of the development of COOP and NS/EP support memoranda of agreements with DoW elements and federal agencies. In order to ensure consistency and compatibility with policy objectives, the incumbent assists in evaluating and analyzing all new and revised DoW and other organizational directives and regulations related to continuity of operations. The incumbent assists in determining the impact to policy resulting from internal and external initiatives. The incumbent exercises authority to plan and initiate studies, research, and analysis related to planning aspects of long-term emergency planning. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have experience in the following functional areas: developing and implementing an agency/organizations continuity r plan, coordinating with Federal, State, local, Tribal, territorial governments and critical infrastructure/key resource partners. The selectee must operate well under pressure, be capable of multi-tasking, and be comfortable dealing with senior leaders and high-level customers. The ability to portray a positive, proactive, diplomatic and professional demeanor with partners and clients is critical. The selected individual must demonstrate mastery in the five Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) core qualifications: (1) Technical/Professional Achievements, (2) Technical/Professional Development of Others, (3) Technical/Professional Leadership/Decision Making, (4) Continued Technical/Professional Development, and (5) Leading the Intelligence Enterprise. For more information, please visit: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1259699

Education

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Promotion Potential

SL-None

How You Will Be Evaluated

The applicant selected must address all the Technical Qualifications (TQ) in a 2-page resume. For more information, please visit: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1259699

Who Can Apply

  • Current federal employees — excepted service
  • Individuals with disabilities
  • Senior Executive Service
  • Open to the public
  • Veterans

Required Documents

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1259699

What to Expect Next

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Other Information

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Salary Range: DISL Tier 1 - $195,200 - $209,600 Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position. The incumbent of this position is designated as an Emergency Employee (EE), Non-Combat Essential (NCE) for purposes of weather-related events and/or in support of emergency operations, humanitarian missions, disaster relief, or other expeditionary missions in the continental United States that are not considered "combat" locations. This position may require sudden operational and/or training deployments, with little or no advance warning provided. Employee may be subject to 24-hour on-call duty. In an emergency, this service may require irregular working hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Employee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under increased mental and physical stress. Employee must physically be able to move and assemble equipment weighing at least 50 pounds. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing and subject to random polygraph testing. This position requires a TOP SECRET clearance and T5, T5R or equivalent personnel security investigation.

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Job Details

Category
Business & Finance
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, DC
Posted
Compensation
$195,200 - $209,600 per year

About National Security Agency

The National Security Agency (NSA) is the U.S. intelligence agency responsible for signals intelligence (SIGINT), cybersecurity, and information assurance for U.S. national security systems. Established in 1952 under the Department of Defense, NSA collects and analyzes foreign communications and signals data, develops cryptographic systems, and defends U.S. classified networks against cyber threats.

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