GEOINT Certification Program & Candidate Management Analyst

Zachary Piper, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Plan

Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a GEOINT Certification Program & Candidate Management Analyst to support NGA's GEOINT Certification Program. This onsite role in Springfield, VA requires an active TS/SCI clearance and will manage certification records, program reporting, data governance, and accreditation compliance.

The analyst will coordinate DoD Component reporting, develop data governance policies, and contribute to enterprise assessments of GEOINT accreditation activities, including

Qualifications

• Experience developing, maintaining, and managing large, complex databases.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and visually depict complex data for senior leadership.
• Experience applying quality control measures to data, records, reporting processes, or program documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Experience managing sensitive records, controlled information, or access-restricted data.
• Ability to coordinate information collection, reporting, and review processes across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure certification-related processes are administered securely and according to DoD guidelines.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of candidate records and documentation.
• Track candidate progress through the certification lifecycle and report status to DoD Components.
• Develop data governance policies defining access controls and need-to-know criteria.
• Document processes for inclusion in program documents and design documentation.
• Support development of a system of record for Candidate Management.
• Coordinate annual DoD Component reports on GEOINT accreditation and certification.
• Collect, validate, and disseminate GEOINT program information between NSG members and DoD Components.
• Analyze program metrics for annual reporting to USD(I).
• Create data visualizations, dashboards, and executive reports for leadership.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Database management

Quality control

Data analysis

Data visualization

Documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Organizational skills

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a GEOINT Certification Program & Candidate Management Analyst to support NGA's GEOINT Certification Program through the management of certification candidate records, program reporting, data governance, and accreditation compliance. This position is 100% onsite in Springfield, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. The GEOINT Certification Program & Candidate Management Analyst will maintain secure and accurate certification program data, coordinate DoD Component reporting, and support enterprise-level assessments of GEOINT accreditation and certification activities.

Responsibilities of the GEOINT Certification Program & Candidate Management Analyst include:

• Ensure GEOINT certification application and candidate management processes are administered consistently, securely, and accessibly in accordance with DoD Manual 3305.10 and established program guidelines.
• Maintain the security, integrity, and confidentiality of candidate records, examination scores, certification documentation, and decertification records.
• Track candidates throughout the certification lifecycle, from initial application and request through certification, and ensure candidate status information is accurately reported to DoD Components.
• Develop and maintain data management policies defining need-to-know criteria, access controls, and GEOINT-related system access requirements.
• Document candidate management processes, data governance procedures, and supporting program requirements for inclusion in program documentation and the Program Design Document (PDD).
• Ensure candidate management processes align with the DITEB Guide for the Development and Management of a Nationally Accredited Professional Certification Program.
• Support the design, development, and maintenance of a certification program system of record that serves as the Candidate Management component outlined in the DITEB Guide.
• Establish and coordinate processes for developing, reviewing, and endorsing each DoD Component's Annual Report on GEOINT Accreditation and Certification.
• Develop and implement processes for collecting, validating, and disseminating GEOINT Certification Program information between NSG members and DoD Components.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain program metrics reflecting each DoD Component's GEOINT Certification Program status for inclusion in annual reporting to the USD(I).
• Integrate NGA and DoD Component annual reports into comprehensive assessment and evaluation packages for submission to the Director, NGA, and subsequent delivery to the DNI.
• Apply quality control measures to certification program data, reporting products, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and executive-level reporting products to communicate complex certification program information and metrics to senior leadership.

Qualifications of the GEOINT Certification Program & Candidate Management Analyst include:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and managing large, complex databases.
• Experience applying quality control measures to data, records, reporting processes, or program documentation.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and visually depict complex data for senior leadership consumption.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Experience managing sensitive records, controlled information, or access-restricted data.
• Ability to coordinate information collection, reporting, and review processes across multiple stakeholders or organizations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting GEOINT certification, accreditation, credentialing, or assessment programs.
• Familiarity with DoD Manual 3305.10 and the DITEB Guide for nationally accredited professional certification programs.
• Experience developing candidate management systems, certification program databases, or systems of record.
• Familiarity with data governance, access control, need-to-know policies, and information security requirements.
• Experience developing annual reports, program assessments, executive briefings, and performance metrics.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting NGA, NSG, DoD Components, or Intelligence Community reporting requirements.

Compensation for the GEOINT Certification Program & Candidate Management Analyst includes:

• Salary range of $80,000-$100,000 annually, depending on experience
• qualifications.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

Keywords: GEOINT Certification, Candidate Management, Certification Program, Database Management, Data Governance, DoD Manual 3305.10, DITEB, Accreditation, Certification Records, Data Quality, Quality Control, Program Reporting, Annual Reporting, Data Visualization, Executive Reporting, Metrics, Systems of Record, TS/SCI, NGA, DoD

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