Staff Officer - Entry to Experienced Level (MD)

Staff Officers serve as an organizational focal point for specific operational, administrative, and/or technical issues. They support leadership in areas such as training, manpower, space, visits, property management, security, budgeting, and policy. Staff Officers' responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -Using well versed understanding of organizational policy and processes to carry out effective and efficient day-to-day operations and special projects -Responding to needs and identifying opportunities for proactive engagement to perpetuate and help others perpetuate mission function and goals -Evaluating assigned actions, drafting or reviewing responses, and synthesizing information -Providing sound data to leaders to make, informed, timely, evidenced-based decisions with cognizance of implications and impact -Advising on requirements, programs, manpower, budget, or other aspects of managing the organization -Coordinating and implementing policy guidance as it relates to operations and/or strategic planning and implementation across the organization

Do you have relevant work experience that includes research, analyses, writing/editing, business/administrative work or project management? NSA has Staff Officer positions available.

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Law, or Business Administration is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable. ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position. Relevant experience must include research/analytic work, writing/editing, business/administrative work, and/or managing people or projects. FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position. Relevant experience must include research/analytic work, writing/editing, business/administrative work, and/or managing people or projects. Experience as a corporate policy officer, editor, paralegal, executive assistant, customer outreach advocate, or similar position or military executive/staff officer is preferred. SENIOR Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position. Relevant experience must include research/analytic work, writing/editing, business/administrative work, and/or managing people, projects, or processes. Experience as a corporate policy officer, editor, paralegal, executive assistant, customer outreach advocate, or similar position or military executive/staff officer is preferred. Experience managing people will be required if the Staff Officer position includes supervisory responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and who possesses strong communication (oral and written), problem-solving, analytic, interpersonal skills, and is: -motivated -accountable -detail-oriented -customer and results oriented -able to adjust to changing situational requirements -able to work effectively (independently and/or within teams) across functional areas in a collaborative environment -build relationships across the Agency and with external stakeholders, as appropriate [experienced only] -able to identify, manage and resolve conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner [experienced only] -able to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables -proficient with Microsoft Office suite of tools (i.e., Word, Excel)

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: $53,105 - $172,075 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior) Salary range varies by work level and relevant experience to the position. On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee. Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8 hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).

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