Sr. IC Academic Excellence Program Coordinator

Residency Status: ALL Candidates Must Be A US Citizen to Apply

Security Clearance: MUST Currently Possess an ACTIVE TS/SCI w/CI polygraph for consideration of this position.

Time Type: Full-Time, Daytime Schedule

Relocation Fees: No

Travel: Yes - domestically 1-2 times per quarter

Company Overview:

NAOVI (Novel Applications, Inc.) is a premier technology services company that provides solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Information Management and Systems Integration. NAOVI is a business that combines experience, creativity, flexibility, pragmatism, and cost-effective solutions in order to deliver measurable business value to our clients.

Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, NAOVI employs engineers, analysts, IT specialists and other professionals who strive to be the best at everything they do.

NAOVI is an AA/EEO Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Job Description

NAOVI is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr. Program Coordinator to oversee and drive the success of our collaborative efforts with partner universities across the U.S. In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening the relationship between academia and the Intelligence Community (IC), ensuring alignment with national security priorities for the following task:

Primary responsibilities:

• Program Oversight: Lead the coordination of the IC CAE Program, working directly with partner universities to ensure federal grant compliance and effective program execution.
• Collaboration & Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with Principal Investigators, university administrators, and IC stakeholders, facilitating meaningful collaboration.
• Grant & Curriculum Review: Evaluate grant proposals, curricula, and course materials to ensure they meet program objectives and align with U.S. national security goals.
• Leadership & Outreach: Lead both virtual and in-person engagements with IC agencies, universities, and the IC CAE’s Ambassadors Network.
• Policy & Procedure Management: Provide expert guidance on the administration and implementation of IC CAE policies and procedures.
• Reporting & Communication: Contribute high-level reports, including input for Congress, Congressionally Directed Action responses, and the Congressional Budget Justification Book. Prepare issue papers, executive summaries, talking points, and briefing materials.
• Student Engagement: Promote IC career opportunities to university students, effectively communicating the missions and requirements of IC agencies.
• Event Coordination: Organize and lead seminars, conferences, panels, and school visits to foster greater engagement between IC agencies and academic institutions.
• Project Leadership: Design and lead independent projects to advance IC CAE objectives.
• Policy Analysis: Analyze and assess the impact of legislation, IC directives, and strategy papers on the IC CAE Program, developing actionable implementation plans.

Required Skills:

Experience, Education & Clearance:

• A Bachelor’s degree and 18 years of experience, a Master’s degree plus 10 years of experience, or no degree with 24 years of experience.
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Training: Ability to successfully complete a five-day online federal grant management course.
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically 1-2 times per quarter.
• Deep Knowledge: Extensive understanding of the Intelligence Community and experience with interagency collaboration.
• Strong Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Teams and Outlook.

Desired Skills:

• Academic Experience: Experience working with or coordinating within academic environments.
• Curriculum Development: Experience developing curricula, syllabi, and course objectives.
• Familiarity with National Intelligence Priorities: Knowledge of the National Intelligence Priorities Framework.
• Grant Management Expertise: Experience managing grants in a federal or academic conte.