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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Senior Technical Leader Chief Engineering Division

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$195K/yr - $208K/yr

10+ years exp

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Department of Defense (DoD) and is seeking a Chief, Engineering Division for a Special Task Force responsible for emergency preparedness. The role involves overseeing engineering programs, managing a diverse team, and ensuring operational readiness and infrastructure support during crises.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Chief, Engineering Division oversees and directs program activities for one of five major organizational elements of the TF

The programs managed by the Engineering Division provide extensive life-safety capabilities/measures to protect individuals and critical, high-value facilities

The incumbent provides leadership and management in the areas of operational readiness, infrastructure management, risk assessment and risk mitigation in response to threats across a wide contingency spectrum

The incumbent develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders, customers, partners, and industry to optimize collaboration and operations

The employee must possess an expert technical knowledge of logistics, equipment maintenance and maintenance operations, configuration management, cost analysis and project scheduling

The employee must also possess familiarity with Federal/DOD contracting functions; a thorough understanding of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Explosives (CBRE) equipment doctrine

The employee must possess excellent communications and leadership skills

Additionally, the Chief, Engineering Division is responsible for: - Effectively supporting, developing and managing a workforce that is capable of anticipating and responding to stakeholder requirements; - Serving as principal advisor to senior-level program stakeholders for areas assigned; - Managing the division's budget and workload, establishing performance requirements for subordinate staff and ensuring appropriate performance standards are applied; ensuring accountability and transparency in financial planning, decision-making and reporting, and ensuring sound investment of government financial resources and integrity of the Federal contracting process; - Demonstrating the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals

Establishes and implements an organizational vision in a continuously changing environment; - Leading a team of Engineers, Scientists, Emergency Management, and Information Technology Professionals toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals; - Monitoring CBRE defense technology base efforts in DOD, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Laboratories and in private sector research facilities

Monitoring and participating in the research and development of new technologies in support of CBRE defense

Participating in cooperative interagency CBRE defense technology activities

Directing the implementation of approved plans. Tasking organizations and/or contractors to carry out technology initiatives

Evaluating technical progress to assess performance, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating technical modifications to accommodate requirements

Monitoring design, construction arid fiscal progress. Analyzes deviations, problems and develops solutions to assure commitments are met; - Overseeing development of professional architectural and engineering design solutions for facility maintenance renovation and new construction involving major arid minor projects under the TF's jurisdiction, including space planning and interior design; - Leading the preparation and delivery of communications and briefings of senior stakeholders, as well as all other customers and partners of the TF

Interfacing with customers and representing the TF Director at meetings, briefings, conferences, etc. Establishing and maintaining partnerships with key customers and stakeholders; - Leading efforts to fully understand and meet stakeholder needs and requirements in the areas of risk mitigation and response readiness; - Effectively managing lifecycle costs of building protection system and biological surveillance programs while maintaining life and safety protection capabilities

Performing other duties as assigned

Qualification

Program/project managementEngineering principlesRisk assessmentCBRE protectionCustomer serviceTechnical leadershipMulti-taskingOperational readinessCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years experience

Degree must be in a technical field (engineering, science, etc.)

Experience in program/project management; engineering, architecture/construction principles, technical and administrative functions

Ability to operate well under pressure, be collaborative in nature, capable of multi-tasking

Comfortable dealing with senior leaders and government officials

Ability to portray a positive, proactive, diplomatic and professional demeanor with partners and stakeholders

Experience providing operational customer/client service

Demonstrate proficiency in understanding customer requirements, meeting those requirements and communicating effectively with senior-level stakeholders

Ability to relate complex engineering/scientific information in non-technical terms

Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to quickly assess a facility or multiple facilities and develop and integrate solution sets

Familiarization with facilities, operations & maintenance (O&M), and mechanical electrical, plumbing (MEP) disciplines

Ability to generate and review complex work plans and schedules

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

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.