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National Security Agency · 2 days ago

Senior Executive Leader/ Deputy Director, Special Defense Task Force (DC)

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$195K/yr - $208K/yr

5+ years exp

The National Security Agency is seeking a Deputy Director for their Special Defense Task Force. The role involves providing management decisions over program missions, developing stakeholder relationships, and directing operations to ensure mission success and readiness.

National Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Effectively supporting, developing, and managing a workforce that is capable of responding to Stakeholder requirements; promoting a healthy workforce climate and fostering cohesive relationships across the organization

Serving as Acting Director with all the authorities of the Director to make decisions when the Director is unavailable due to leave, travel, etc

Facilitating program prioritization and applying resources across divisions with a holistic understanding of stakeholder needs and expectations

Directing program operations and ensuring success of all projects and programs

Overseeing all program planning initiatives and execution of program exercises to ensure constant state of readiness

Managing efforts to fully understand and meet stakeholder needs and requirements

Developing, directing, and articulating strategies, policies, and plans for addressing current and future requirements and monitoring progress toward meeting goals and making appropriate adjustments

Overseeing all program management and administrative activities to ensure supporting processes, policies, and resources are in place to enable successful mission accomplishment

Cultivating collaborative relationships with senior leaders within the United States Government to understand and meet their needs and to inform them about the program's mission and activities as necessary

Qualification

Executive LeadershipBudget ManagementContinuity PlanningCrisis ManagementStrategic PlanningMulti-taskingDiplomatic DemeanorStakeholder EngagementEffective CommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

Experience in executive and organizational leadership

Management of budget/finance resources

Ability to develop and maintain a working knowledge of continuity planning and programs

Proven leader who operates well under pressure

Effective communication skills

Capability of multi-tasking

Ability to set priorities for staff

Comfortable dealing with senior leaders and high-level customers

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

Demonstrate mastery in the six Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service core qualifications (ECQs): (1) Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding, (2) Driving Efficiency, (3) Merit and Competence, (4) Leading People, (5) Achieving Results, and (6) Leading the Intelligence Enterprise

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.)

Must meet all the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)

Must provide a brief narrative (no more than one-half page) to support each ECQ

Must submit a resume

Must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice

Must physically be able to move and assemble equipment weighing at least 50 pounds

Must have a TOP SECRET clearance and T5, T5R or equivalent personnel security investigation