Data Stewards apply data management principles, governance guidelines, and understanding of data holdings to review, approve, and manage data in support of broad customer requirements for geospatial or organizational data. They facilitate effective data production and storage by aligning organizational processes (e.g., data sharing, metadata creation/maintenance) to governance requirements, includ

Duties

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Data and Digital Innovation Directorate serves a critical role to deliver transformative GEOINT capabilities today that provide decision advantage tomorrow. Artificial-Intelligence/Machine Learning is among the highest priorities and one of the most visible programs at NGA. DDI, as the custodian for AI/ML programs, routinely garners the attention of the D/NGA and other senior DoD and Military leaders. Working in DDI provides an extraordinary opportunity for Experience and Exposure and unparalleled technical education and tradecraft development. DDI is seeking highly motivated candidates with strong interpersonal skills to foster teamwork, proactive engagement and most importantly, be part of a fast paced and high ops tempo program that will foster and grow the AI/ML NGA artificial intelligence and data capabilities across the enterprise.The Ontology and Lexicon Standards Coordinator will lead efforts to develop and implement ontology and lexicon standards for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). Coordinates across IC and DoD communities to ensure cohesive and interoperable standards, facilitating meetings, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.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: 1) 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 ability to communicate technical findings to a non-technical audience.2. Demonstrated experience developing implementing data set processes for data discovery, modeling, mining, and/or production to meet customer requirements and policies.3. Demonstrated experience leading policy implementation projects and workflows under Agency compliance standards.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Systems, Data Management, Data Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Cartography, Geospatial Sciences, Physical Sciences, or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework in any area listed in option A. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics, plus experience that involves management of data within databases, or in a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of coursework is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience that involves management of databases or in a related field that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Distinguish principal colors and shades/hues of principal colors; Near visual acuity of 20/60 or better with or without corrective lensesDESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Demonstrated experience using critical thinking skills and/or data analytics to address matters of national concern, such as foreign military, environmental, and/or terrorism.2. Experience with one or more computing languages and/or tools e.g., scripting languages.3. Experience planning, prioritizing, and balancing assignments to ensure timely and effective completion of tasks; ability to adjust as needed to adapt to changing situations.4. Demonstrated experience communicating data findings, impacts, root causes, and recommending solutions.

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]