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.
Description of Position
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
Job Summary
Do you have relevant work experience that includes research, analyses, writing/editing, business/administrative work or project management? NSA has Staff Officer and Project Director positions available.
Qualifications
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.
Relevant experience must include research/analytic work, writing/editing, business/administrative work, and/or managing people or projects. (Entry, Full Performance, Senior, Expert levels)
Experience as a corporate policy officer, editor, paralegal, executive assistant, customer outreach advocate, or similar position or military executive/staff officer is preferred. (Full Performance, Senior, Expert levels)
Experience managing people will be required if the Staff Officer position includes supervisory responsibilities. (Senior, Expert levels)
ENTRY
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.
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.
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.
EXPERT
Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 5 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 13 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
Competencies
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, Benefits, & Work Schedule
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 ranges vary by location and work level. This position is hiring for the Maryland location.
Salary Range: $50,643 – $176,300 (Entry, Full Performance, Senior, Expert)
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirements between 0600 to 1800 hrs (flexible).
How to apply
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
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This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
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