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Inspector General
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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
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Inspector General
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Inspector General
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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/03/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 3, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Springfield, VA
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $151,661 - $228,000 per year Pay scale & grade
IE 03
Promotion potential DISES03
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time - Full Time Travel Required 25% or less - Travel Required 25% or Less
Appointment type Permanent - This is a permanent position.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Senior Executive Service
Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information
Announcement number 20260195 Control number 871489500
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Senior executives
Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
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External Applicants Only
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Inspector General (IG) leads, directs and manages the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), which is responsible for conducting independent audits, inspections, investigations, evaluations and other reviews of NGA programs and operations to promote the agencys economy, efficiency and effectiveness. The IG provides policy guidance and direction for audits, inspections, investigations, evaluations and other review activities related to NGA programs and operations, as well as sets priorities for long-range and short-range plans, and makes resource allocations to support the OIG program, to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness, or to prevent or deter fraud and abuse. The incumbent establishes and maintains relationships between the OIG and NGA, OIGs at other Federal agencies, and Congress for the purpose of ensuring NGA OIGs independence, sharing ideas with the OIG community, promoting economy and efficiency in program administration, and preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in NGA programs. The IG also serves as the audit liaison with external audit organizations and is a member of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). The incumbent keeps the NGA Director fully informed about budget, personnel, policy, or other issues impacting on the OIGs independence and its ability to accomplish its mission. In accordance with Section 6(g)(1) of The Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, the Inspector General follows the NGA budget request process to obtain necessary funding for mission accomplishment and transmits a timely budget estimate and request to the NGA Director annually. The incumbent ensures all duties are adequately supervised and performance is consistent with professional standards and periodic internal assessments are made of OIG activities. The IG monitors and evaluates the progress of the organization toward meeting goals, including the publication of timely reports; makes adjustments in objectives, work plans, schedules, and commitment of resources; evaluates and provides input on the performance of employees; makes decisions on personnel matters such as selections, promotions, awards, and training in accordance with NGA personnel policies and practices; supports NGAs equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and E.A.R.T.H. Core Values, by positive example and appropriate action.
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Conditions of employment
SPECIAL INFO:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant selected for this position is subject to the completion of a one-year DISES trial period. (Applicants selected from outside NGA may be required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period if they have not already done so.)
This position requires access to classified Defense Department and Intelligence Community information. The individual selected must already possess, or be immediately eligible for, a TOP SECRET security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. U.S. citizenship is required for the granting of a security clearance. Successful completion of a polygraph examination is required for employment by NGA.
This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Incumbent will be required to file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) with the NGA Office of General Counsel.
Employment is subject to requirements of the NGA Drug Testing Program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DISES positions direct the work of an organizational unit and assess policy and program feasibility, design organizational structure, determine program goals, and exercise policy-making or policy-determining functions. DISES positions serve as supervisory positions responsible for the accomplishments of work through technical and administrative direction (at least 25% of the time).
Joint Duty Credit: All NGA executive level positions require Joint Duty credit. Employees will receive joint duty credit in a majority of service or rotational assignments that were at least at the GS/GG-11 or DCIPS Pay Band 3 level, and generally for at least one year, or for 179 days or more when deployed to a designated combat zone on or after September 11, 2001.
Note: Applicants without Joint Duty credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected, a waiver would be required prior to final appointment or provide proof of Joint Dut qualifying experience.
Qualifications
Eligibility for this executive level position will be based upon a clear demonstration that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the assignments of the position. Successful applicants will be distinguished from other applicants by a review of the Executive Competencies, Technical Competencies, Technical Qualifications, Executive Core Qualifications, and Education Requirements, if required. An applicants resume must show that their experience, education and accomplishments reflect the competence and professional standing required to provide expertise needed for this position.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)
ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)
Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualifications (ICSOCQ): Leading the Intelligence Enterprise. This core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Communitys (IC) mission and to lead and leverage cross-organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this senior officer qualification is a deep understanding of the Intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the ICs core values.
TQ 1. Experience managing or supervising audit, inspection/evaluation, law enforcement, or legal professionals in a federal, state, or local Office of the Inspector General, or an organization that has legal or compliance responsibilities, to produce effective oversight of an agencys programs, operations, and staff.
TQ 2: Experience applying one of the following: Generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) to produce quality audits that result in recommendations which improve agency operations; Quality Standards for Investigations of the Counsel of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) to support prosecutions and agency administrative actions; or CIGIEs Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation to produce inspections and evaluation that result in recommendations which improve agency operations.
TQ 3: Experience developing written work products such as audit reports, inspection and evaluation reports, or reports of investigation that support actions to improve economy, efficiency, and effectiveness or recommendations concerning misconduct issues.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the above Technical Qualifications, the below qualifications are also desired:
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
APPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS:
NGA will review your online application to verify you meet the positions requirements including:
What You Need to Demonstrate
Your application must provide clear, specific examples of your claimed experience. Applications without sufficient detail will not move forward. Your experience should show you can perform the job duties immediately and successfully.
Experience Requirements
Qualifying experience can come from public or private sector roles but must clearly demonstrate the competencies needed for this position. The most competitive candidates will have experience directly related to the advertised role.
Selection Process
A panel of senior representatives with relevant functional expertise will evaluate against the Qualification Requirements
Candidates whose responses best demonstrate the required qualifications, experience, education, and accomplishments will be selected for interviews.
Military retiree applicants, if selected, may be impacted by the 180-day appointment restrictions of DODI 1402.01.
Applicants are encouraged to provide any education or degree information referenced in the announcement that is relevant. If education is listed as a mandatory requirement, only degrees obtained from an institution accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Secretary, US Department of Education will be accepted.
All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.
NGA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applications will only be accepted online. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at recruitment@nga.mil. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants may not be contacted unless they are selected for further consideration.
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Application submission involves applying using NGAs online application process at NGA Careers Portal. Additional information concerning NGAs hiring process can be found by visiting NGA Hiring Process.
All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
To receive FULL consideration, you must submit the following materials via our online portal.
RESUME: Applicants are required to submit a resume no more than two-pages in length using the Times New Roman font in sizes 10-12 and 1-inch margin. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be deemed ineligible for further consideration due to not meeting the resume page number requirement. Your resume should include examples of the experience, education, and accomplishments related to the qualifications. Upload using the "Other" attachment option in the application.
ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD: Submit an Accomplishment Record that addresses the following Executive Competencies and Technical Competencies.
Executive Competencies:
Commitment to the Rule of Law - Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently.
Fiscal Responsibility - Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities.
Problem Solving - Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems.
Accountability - Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
Operational Mindset - Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation.
Technical Competencies:
The record must not exceed five (5) pages total, must use the Times New Roman font in sizes 10-12 and 1-inch margin, with a maximum of one (1) page per competency. Upload using the "Other" attachment option in the application.
To submit your materials through our online portal:
Go to careers.nga.mil
Your first visit? Click "New User" to create an account or "Sign In" to an existing account
Click "View All Jobs" or search for "Inspector General"
Click on the position
Click "Apply for Job" box in the top right corner
Complete the application
Review and click "Submit" in the top right corner
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Both applicants for employment and current employees of NGA are entitled to request religious accommodations from generally applicable employment-related rules and requirements, so long as the accommodation requested would not result in an undue hardship to the conduct of NGAs business.
Full application requirements can be located at: http://www.nga.mil/careers/Senior_Executive_Positions.html
Agency contact information
Recruitment
Phone 571-557-1999 Email Recruitment@nga.mil Address NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Mailstop: S44-HDR
7500 GEOINT Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
US
Next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Application submission involves applying using NGAs online application process at NGA Careers Portal. Additional information concerning NGAs hiring process can be found by visiting NGA Hiring Process.
All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
To receive FULL consideration, you must submit the following materials via our online portal.
RESUME: Applicants are required to submit a resume no more than two-pages in length using the Times New Roman font in sizes 10-12 and 1-inch margin. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be deemed ineligible for further consideration due to not meeting the resume page number requirement. Your resume should include examples of the experience, education, and accomplishments related to the qualifications. Upload using the "Other" attachment option in the application.
ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD: Submit an Accomplishment Record that addresses the following Executive Competencies and Technical Competencies.
Executive Competencies:
Commitment to the Rule of Law - Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently.
Fiscal Responsibility - Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities.
Problem Solving - Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems.
Accountability - Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
Operational Mindset - Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation.
Technical Competencies:
The record must not exceed five (5) pages total, must use the Times New Roman font in sizes 10-12 and 1-inch margin, with a maximum of one (1) page per competency. Upload using the "Other" attachment option in the application.
To submit your materials through our online portal:
Go to careers.nga.mil
Your first visit? Click "New User" to create an account or "Sign In" to an existing account
Click "View All Jobs" or search for "Inspector General"
Click on the position
Click "Apply for Job" box in the top right corner
Complete the application
Review and click "Submit" in the top right corner
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Both applicants for employment and current employees of NGA are entitled to request religious accommodations from generally applicable employment-related rules and requirements, so long as the accommodation requested would not result in an undue hardship to the conduct of NGAs business.
Full application requirements can be located at: http://www.nga.mil/careers/Senior_Executive_Positions.html
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Agency contact information
Recruitment
Phone 571-557-1999 Email Recruitment@nga.mil Address NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Mailstop: S44-HDR
7500 GEOINT Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
US
Next steps
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Agency contact information
Recruitment
Phone 571-557-1999 Email Recruitment@nga.mil Address NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Mailstop: S44-HDR
7500 GEOINT Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
US
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Summary
Inspector General
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Overview
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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/03/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 3, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Springfield, VA
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $151,661 - $228,000 per year Pay scale & grade
IE 03
Promotion potential DISES03
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time - Full Time Travel Required 25% or less - Travel Required 25% or Less
Appointment type Permanent - This is a permanent position.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Senior Executive Service
Drug test Yes Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information
Announcement number 20260195 Control number 871489500
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