Location: Fort George G Meade, MD
Company: National Security Agency
develop revolutionary ideas that provide our Nation with an overwhelming advantage over our adversaries - and we want you to be a part of our team. The NSA collaborates with leading companies, universities, and national laboratories to leverage work in overlapping disciplines and identify areas for investment that are critical to the success of our mission.
Working together, we develop new ideas that have significant impacts - and we have fun doing it. We're looking for talented experts in managing the risks involved in developing emerging technologies, including the technical risks at the research and development stage and the planning to enable establishment of a secure supply chain
for these technologies. This position will involve leading the strategic planning process for high-risk technology and product development efforts. A candidate with experience in risk management and/or supply chain management is highly desired.
As a Technology Risk Management and Supply Chain Planning Lead, you will: - Identify risks, issues and opportunities for specific emerging technologies, both from a research and development perspective and toward planning potential paths for establishing secure supply chains for these technologies; - Guide the overall strategy for addressing these risks, issues and opportunities, including the prioritization for how these are managed; - Develop
and assist with the development of supply chain plans and strategies, including research and defining supply chain methodologies; - Guide the execution of end-to-end supply chain solutions and related logistics; - Facilitate effective communication and coordination with technical and business management teams, including coordinating on risk management across both technical and programmatic factors.
SKILLS Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, and possess a range of knowledge and experience in at least two of the following areas: - 5+ years of experience in roles developing and optimizing technical plans for activities with high uncertainty; - Lead the successful planning of a high-risk technology or product development effort; - Account for contingency plans and risk mitigation activities in schedules.
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. This position is hiring for Maryland. Salary Range: $97,876 - $183,500 (Full Performance, Senior, Expert)Advancement: Cross-organizational mentoring is highly encouraged and readily available for all employees.
Training is available through: continuing education classes provided by our internal school, vendor training, and a variety of tuition assistance programs. You can also take advantage of work assignment or travel opportunities, both stateside and abroad, or direct engagements with other Intelligence Community agencies. Work/Life Balance: As Federal employees, our employees enjoy job security, relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, free onsite fitness centers at many locations, available paid personal fitness time within your normal work schedule, flexible health and life insurance, Federal retirement pension, matching employee retirement contributions to the Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) for up to 5% of salary, and competitive pay.
The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, with basic 8 hr/day work requirements between 0600 to 1800 hrs (flexible). POSITION SUMMARY Want to be a part of an elite team where your work has a global impact by developing revolutionary ideas that will provide our nation with an overwhelming advantage? We have an opportunity for you! As a Technology Risk Management and Supply Chain Planning Lead at NSA, the creativity of you and your team is essential to investigate and implement effective solutions for internal and Agency-supported customers around the world.
Your efforts will drive global impacts that may include: saving lives of U. S. and ally soldiers; providing U. S. policy and decision makers with critical, timely intelligence; ensuring the continued safety of U. S. citizens and residents by thwarting foreign adversaries; and defending vital networks. HOW TO APPLY Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements.
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Due to time sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe. nsa. gov, @nsa. gov, and @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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