Strategic Initiative Officer
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Security
Cybersecurity
Strategic Initiative Officer (SME)
Clearance: Must have an Active TS/SCI Clearance
Position DescriptionNetwork Runners is seeking a Strategic Initiative Officer (SME) to support The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The NGA is a Department of War (DoW) combat support agency and a member of the National Intelligence Community (IC). NGA’s mission is to “provide timely, relevant, and accurate geospatial-intelligence in support of national security.” This position, as part of VERTEX 4, captures the NGA’s Program Execution Office Services, Enterprise Contracts (PSE) collective staffing requirements from the NGA Human Development Directorate (HD).
Responsibilities- Serve as the focal point for all tasks supporting the development, implementation, execution, maintenance, sustainment, and management of the NGA Certification Program in accordance with the references highlighted in draft DoD Manual 3305.10.
- Plan and document the development, implementation, execution, maintenance, sustainment, and management requirements of the GEOINT Certification Program and institutional accreditation and ensure they are identified and included in NGA planning, programming, and budgeting process.
- Coordinate the identification of GEOINT Certification Program resource requirements and prepare for submission in the NGA Program Build.
- Identify and quantify GEOINT Certification Program education, training, and renewal requirements including associated costs for time required for professional development and incorporate into Planning, Programming and Budgeting documents.
- Design, develop, and implement a plan for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the GEOINT Certification Program.
- Coordinate the development of a position review that will identify and categorize GEOINT positions to be included in the GEOINT Certification Program according to the requirements and prescribed format in DODM 3305.10.
- Engage with NGA and NSG senior leadership to convey strategic workforce planning.
- At least 7 years of demonstrated experience developing GEOINT tradecraft competencies and engaging with GEOINT Analysts, training bodies, and leadership to advance GEOINT tradecraft development and strategic human capital initiatives.
- At least 5 years demonstrated experience leading credentialing program management office functions.
- Institute for Credentialing Excellence Certified Credentialing Specialist.
- At least 12 months of demonstrated experience working in the arena of applicable laws, external accreditation standards, and chapter 126 of title 42, United States Code (The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).
- Demonstrated experience working within the U.S. Intelligence Community.
- Specific demonstrated experience working within NGA or NSG.
- Demonstrated experience working with classification markings for the Intelligence Community.
Type of Job: Full Time
Salary: Competitive Salary
Attractive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA/FSA, LTD/STD, PTO, Federal Holidays
Work location: ON SITE - NGA Washington in Springfield VA
Network Runners, Inc. is an Information Technology Solutions Company - providing innovative IT solutions and organizational support within the DOD and the Civil sector. Our largest presence is in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, DHS/USCG, DHS/S&T, USSTRATCOM, etc., providing Information Technology and Organizational Support solutions. NRI is headquartered in Sterling, Virginia and operates in multiple cities nationwide. We are recognized for our value, ingenuity, and mission focus.
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