Seeking an experienced, innovative and business-savvy senior leader with extensive federal contracting experience and broad accomplishments, proven organizational leadership and outstanding problem solving and teaming skills. Selectee will have substantial responsibilities related to acquiring & procuring goods and services for the Agency, play a critical role in establishing a culture focused on innovation and inclusion by capitalizing on the strengths of the workforce to achieve outcomes.

Duties

Serves in an official position of Defense Senior Executive Level Leader regardless of his/her organizational level. Assures that the Agency achieves its mission by developing its major programs, goals, and plans. Responsible for the overall success or failure of Agency programs and initiatives, and delegates program implementation tasks--the day-to-day or functional work activities--to mid-level managers. Considers Agency goals and performance strategically, by setting the Agency's overall direction via its strategic plans. As a result, often works with people and organizations outside his/her immediate organization--to include the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense at large--to defend controversial or critical long-range NSA plans. Provides authoritative advice, serves as NSA spokesperson, and is ultimately accountable for effective and efficient Agency operations and its compliance with policy (to include approving out-year budget documents). Exhibits leadership competencies and behaviors for all to follow, as well as offers mentoring opportunities to subordinates to ensure the development of a cadre of future Senior Leaders. All applicants must provide demonstrated evidence of the criteria during the interview process. - Partner with the Head of the Contracting Activity to lead the planning, execution and administration of contracts and agreements to enable the Agency's mission. - Lead Contracting professionals working around the globe to ensure consistency in acquisition practices/strategies, training, compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, etc. - Contribute to strategy development and implementation for all NSA procurements. - Approve procurement decisions and documentation as necessary, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to enable successful mission execution. - Work closely with partners throughout NSA, the Intelligence Community, DoD, and Industry to facilitate NSA's success. - Serve as the Source Selection Authority (SSA) for significant competitive procurements. *Note this is a Senior Technical Leader/Defense Senior Intelligence Leader position. All applicants must provide demonstrated evidence of the criteria during the interview process

Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated high standards of personal integrity, as well as independence and objectivity. The leader should possess excellent judgement and be able to communicate effectively with senior military and civilian officials internal and external to the Agency. The ability to convey critical, candidly, accurate and constructively to the highest levels of the Agency are essential. Applicants should demonstrate most, if not all, of the following: - A current or prior Federal Unlimited Contracting Officer Warrant. - Defense Acquisition University (DAU) or Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) certification in Contracting. - Expert knowledge of principles of Federal contract law and contract formation, source selection procedures, government contract administration, and talent management. - Substantive (>10 years) contracting experience and expertise, as well as knowledge of the entire acquisition process. - A proven, effective, highly motivated leader, with excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, business acumen, and a proven ability to work well across organizational boundaries. - Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. - Comfortable working in a high-tempo, dynamic organization, while managing a myriad of tasks with challenging deadlines. - Experience in motivating a highly technical workforce and building high performing, innovative teams.

Education

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Stephanie Catterton
• Email: [email protected]