Collection Manager Mid to Experienced Level

National Security Agency/Central Security Service

• $73K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 3 years relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 1 year; or equivalent experience with a high school diploma or Associate's degree
  • Relevant experience in signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection/analysis and collection management process required
  • Military training in Signals Collection or Analysis can substitute for relevant experience
  • Entry-level positions available for both FULL PERFORMANCE and SENIOR levels according to experience
  • Degree in any field is acceptable.

Responsibilities

  • Identify collection access points to meet specific requirements
  • Develop and coordinate deployment of collection systems
  • Validate and adjust collection tasking for NSA programs
  • Collaborate internally and with external agencies for global communications access
  • Sustain and maximize access to global communication channels

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Generous leave programs
  • Paid personal fitness time
  • Training and continuing education classes
  • Health and life insurance
  • Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
  • Federal retirement plan
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Summary

Collection Management is the process of managing and organizing the collection of intelligence from various sources. The NSA is looking to develop a highly talented cadre of individuals in developing, planning, and ensuring the efficiency of NSA's worldwide accesses, collaborating with collection architecture developers, and sustaining access to global communications.

Duties

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Identify appropriate collection access points, methods, and/or plans necessary to satisfy specific collection requirements. Develop, plan, and coordinate the deployment of collection systems. Validate, coordinate, issue, adjust, and terminate collection tasking for NSA Collection programs; and collaborate internally and with external agencies to acquire, maintain and maximize access to global communications.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564


Qualifications

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. High school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience will be considered.

SENIOR

Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 year of relevant experience. High school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience will be considered.

Education

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

Relevant experience must be in signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection, and/or analysis; and the collection management process. Completion of military training in a relevant area such as Signals Collection or Analysis program will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement (i.e., a 24-week course will count as 6 months of experience).

Degree in any field is acceptable.

Additional information

Pay: 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 Range: $73,591 - $181,216 (Full Performance, Senior) Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.

Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).

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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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