What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel - Mission and International Law position at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency?

Summary

Assoc General Counsel, Mission & International Law

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Senior executives

Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

All Sources

Duties

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Serves as the Division Chief, Mission and International Law (OGCM), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), NGA, and as a senior attorney for NGA regarding intelligence law, international law, homeland security, and issues related to combat support, imagery disclosure and release, imagery sharing relationships, export control, Foreign Military Sales, foreign direct investment (CFIUS), accommodation procurement, safety of navigation (land, sea, air, and space), geospatial intelligence policy matters, and cross-Agency coordination activities. Serves as legal advisor on all matters concerning creation and execution of policy in support of the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG), Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence (ASG), and the tasking, collection, dissemination, and analysis of information gathered from national technical means. Serves as legal advisor to NGA on all matters involving domestic and international geospatial regulations concerning NGA, NSG, and ASG authorities and activities. Principal legal advisor on all legal matters relating to international law, treaties, and international tribunals. Advises on matters concerning the creation and execution of policy in support of the NGA international program. Provides legal and Agency assistance to the Department of Justice, the State Department and other agencies supporting international and domestic war crimes and litigation cases. Advises on legal matters relating to IC and DoD Directives, domestic and international geospatial intelligence policy, and special projects. Supervises all work performed by the OGC attorneys in the Mission and International Law areas, to include all Regional Counsel. Actively participates in the management of OGC as a member of the OGC Senior Steering Group (SSG). Coordinates NGA activities with other DoD, Intelligence, or Executive Branch Agencies, and Congress. This position is located in the Defense Legal Services Agency (DLSA), with duty at either NGA Washington or NGA St. Louis. Some travel is required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Security Investigation

Qualifications

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA :

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. The successful applicants will be distinguished from other applicants by a review of the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQs) Standards, the Technical Qualifications, and Education Requirements, if required. Failure to meet a Qualification requirement will disqualify an applicant. Visit OPM's website for more information regarding drafting ECQs using the Challenge-Context-Action-Result model - NGA recommends this model for ECQs and SOCQs.

IC SENIOR OFFICER CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ) Standard - Leading the Intelligence Enterprise : Required for all positions effective 1 October 2010. This SOCQ Standard involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the IC's mission and to lead and leverage cross organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this Standard is a deep understanding of the intelligence enterprise (or other comparable interagency or multi-organizational environment) and a shared commitment to the IC's core values. (Include as separate attachments, one page maximum per ICSOCQ)

PLEASE VISIT NGA'S CAREER PAGE AT THE BELOW LINK FOR A FOR FULL DESCRIPTION OF ECQ'S AND ICSOCQS IN RELATION TO THIS POSITION.

https : / / www.nga.mil / careers / Senior_Executive_Positions.html

Position Demands :

Note : you may be required to relocate in the future, based on mission need, nature of work performed by NGA, and the needs of NGA partners worldwide.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the Executive Core Qualifications the Intelligence Community (IC) Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ) Standards, which are mandatory for all DISL level positions, applicants will be rated on the TQ's identified below which are essential for successful performance in the position. These statements should be a narrative explanation of your relevant background and experience. They must show that your experience, education, and accomplishments reflect the competence and professional standing required to provide expertise required by this position. Technical Qualification Statements that do not clearly address the qualification criteria will not be adequate for evaluation. (Include as separate attachments, one page maximum per TQ.) The employee selected for this position must possess :

1. Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with an L.L.B. or J.D. and an active member in good standing of a Bar of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory or Commonwealth, and at least seven (7) years of post-licensure practice as an attorney. While not mandatory, a postgraduate degree (LL.M.) in national security law, space law, international law, or a related field, is desirable.

2. Expert knowledge and experience in interpretation and application of U.S. and International laws and policies impacting NGA missions and a working knowledge of organizations, processes, programs, and policies of the U.S. Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense.

3. Demonstrated leadership and management skills to effectively and efficiently lead the people and operations of the NGA Mission and International Law Division, and contribute meaningfully to the leadership and management of the NGA Office of General Counsel, to ensure accurate and timely legal advice to enable the Agency's mission in compliance with the Constitution, Federal Law and applicable regulation and policy.

4. Demonstrated superior ability to proactively : (a) evaluate pertinent facts and evidence; (b) interpret and apply law, rules, regulations, and precedents; (c) effectively communicate orally and in writing legal advice to senior officials; (d) mediate and resolve complex legal problems; (e) represent agency interests before external forums; (f) analyze cases with independent judgment and skill; and (g) deal effectively with individuals and groups.

5. Understanding of the scientific and technological activities, equipment, and programs involved in the operations of NGA (including, but not limited to, intelligence, satellite reconnaissance, international agreements and arrangements, space operations, artificial intelligence / machine learning, intellectual property, intelligence oversight, and privacy and civil liberties protections).

6. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with senior clients and with senior officials in other agencies or private industry, including persons having differing interests, and to influence, manage, organize, and direct others.

List of Publications : Provide a list of any publications or papers you have authored with title, date, and any co-authors, and state the impact on the scientific, technical and / or intelligence community.

Evaluation Methods : Applicants will be evaluated based on job-related criteria identified under the Qualification Requirements by a screening panel of senior representatives with functional backgrounds relevant to this position. Interviews may be conducted.

Security Clearance and Access Level : This position requires access to classified Defense Department and Intelligence Community information. The individual selected must already possess, or be immediately eligible for, a TOP SECRET security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. U.S. citizenship is required for the granting of a security clearance.

Additional information

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

1. Applicant selected for this position is subject to the completion of a one-year DISL trial period. (Applicants selected from outside NGA may be required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period if they have not already done so.)

2. This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Incumbent will be required to file an Executive Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) with the NGA Office of General Counsel.

3. State the lowest pay you will accept and your current total salary.

4. Provide the name, address, and telephone number of three references to substantiate your qualifications.

5. Employment is subject to requirements of the NGA Drug Testing Program.

6. Successful completion of a polygraph examination is required for employment by NGA.

Other Information :

1. Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Travel / Transportation expenses may be authorized.

2. Copies of this announcement and other general information may be obtained through NGAs Website, OPM's USAJobs, or by calling or 571-557-9477 / 8465.

3. Use of postage paid Government agency envelopes to file job applications is a violation of Federal law and regulation.

4. Notice of Veterans' Preference. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Defense considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor for attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, "Certificate of Uniformed Service") to their submissions. Although the point-preference system is not used, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed. (SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preference and the required supporting documents, is available from the Office of Personnel Management Website at www.opm.gov.)

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, age, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, lawful political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

APPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS :

Applicants will be evaluated based on job-related criteria identified under the Qualification Requirements by a screening panel of senior representatives with functional backgrounds relevant to this position. Interviews may be conducted.

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Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY :

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW.

To receive FULL consideration, you must email your complete application to ngasemo@nga.mil and HDExecutiveResources@nga.mil. There is no preferred format but the following information is required to be submitted. Incomplete applications will neither be considered nor returned.

Full Name and Contact Information;

Country of citizenship;

Veteran's preference status;

Announcement number and job title;

Current salary and lowest acceptable salary, if selected;

Resume addressing education and work experience;

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs);

Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) statements;

Technical Qualification (TQ) statements;

The name, e-mail address, and telephone number of three individuals that can validate your expertise and work experience.

For external applicants; one copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 noting your current or last position, grade, and salary level (current and former federal employees only).

DoD SAFE can be used for transmitting FOUO files or Personally Identifiable Information (PII),

please contact the NGA Senior Executive Management Office (SEMO) at ngasemo@nga.mil and

HDExecutiveResources@nga.mil or contact the SEMO Team at 571-557-0330.

Applicants will be rated and ranked by an agency Qualifications Review Board using only the

information specifically requested. Applicants who do not separately address and document their demonstrated experience, training, and / or education in support of the Intelligence Community (IC)

Senior Officer Core Qualification (SOCQ) Standard and Qualifications (ICSOCQs), and document their demonstrated experience, training, and / or education in support of the Technical Qualifications

TQs) will be ineligible for further consideration. Failure to provide all the required information

and copies could result in an ineligible rating. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please direct all questions to HDExecutiveResources@nga.mil

Full application requirements can be located at https : / / www.nga.mil / careers / Senior_Executive_Positions.html

Submit your application to : ngasemo@nga.mil and HDExecutiveResources@nga.mil

Complete applications must be received by the closing date. Applications will NOT be returned.

Please reference announcement number shown above.

You can apply for the job opening at https : / / careers.nga.mil / psp / CAREERS / EMPLOYEE / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=20250069&PostingSeq=2

Agency contact information

HDExecutiveResources@nga.mil

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NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

Mailstop : S45-HDE

7500 GEOINT Drive

Springfield, VA 22150

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