JOB DESCRIPTION: Polygraph Examiners conduct polygraph examinations on NGA civilian, military, and contractor personnel in accordance with DoD regulations and Federal standards. They conduct in-depth interviews, collect and interpret physiological data, and provide concise written reports on each examination administered. They remain current on changes in techniques, methods, and regulations.

Duties

***ACTUAL DUTY LOCATION: AURORA, CO***The NGA Polygraph Division conducts polygraph examinations on a worldwide basis in support of the NGA security clearance adjudication process and Department of Defense operational missions. NGA polygraph examiners conduct examinations to detect and deter espionage, sabotage, or other acts against the federal government, unauthorized release of classified materials, unauthorized foreign travel or contacts, and unlawful representation of a foreign government. Although stationed at ADF-C (Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, CO), the incumbent may be expected to travel to multiple NGA sites (especially at various locations in CO). Duties involve opening and managing a polygraph office at ADF-C to include building networks, setting up the site, and working closely with the Polygraph Program Manager to determine standard operating procedures. Duties also include administering polygraph examinations in accordance with federal standards for NGA civilian, military and contractor personnel, the analysis of polygraph charts and the conduct of in-depth extended polygraph testing and post-test interviews. The incumbent will conduct polygraph interviews as directed and may provide command briefings on the polygraph method when required. The incumbent will also be required to write concise reports on each examination administered. Additional Application Requirement: You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible.This position may be eligible for a RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment. To receive the incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part 575, Subpart A, upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter. Changes in federal employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may affect eligibility. To receive the incentive, selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement to stay within the position at NGA for the agreed upon time. If the service agreement is terminated before its completion, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional information regarding recruitment incentives for current federal employees can be found in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 2006.

Requirements

• Security Investigation

Qualifications

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1. Demonstrated experience as a federally certified senior Polygraph Examiner running various types/formats of polygraph examinations.2. Demonstrated experience completing the polygraph examination process to include verifying subject's suitability for testing, drafting appropriate questions, collecting and interpreting physiological data, and providing conclusive results for a federal agency.3. Demonstrated experience conducting in-depth interviews and writing/presenting reports.4. Demonstrated experience applying guidance from National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) manuals and federal policies and procedures.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. -AND- Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in investigations. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must obtain DoD/Federal Polygraph Examiner Certification as directed by management.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrated experience collaborating, building a professional network, and establishing constructive and effective relationships.2. Demonstrated experience conducting quality control reviews ensuring only federally compliant examinations were authenticated.3. Demonstrated experience working cohesively in a team or group environment.4. Demonstrated experience managing an office.

Contacts

• Address NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Mailstop: S44-HDR 7500 GEOINT Drive Springfield, VA 22150 US
• Name: Recruitment
• Phone: 571-557-1999
• Email: [email protected]