NURSE PRACTITIONER

U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency is seeking licensed registered nurses for advancing medical readiness and occupational health support. The role emphasizes advanced nursing practice across clinical settings to support the mission.

Applicants must hold a nursing degree from an accredited program, be licensed in good standing, and meet APN requirements if applicable. Positions require staying current with regulatory standards and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a professional nurse.
• Advanced Practice Nurse positions require a graduate or higher-level degree in nursing.
• Licensure and regulatory compliance must be met for all grade levels.

Skills

Clinical expertise in occupational and

Regulatory and compliance knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration and

Education

Graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited program

Degree from Foreign Nursing School credentialing requirement

Job description

We are committed to:

• Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.
• Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities.
• Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.
• Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself.

ASSESSMENT FACTORS

1. Manages complex activities and initiatives, employing good judgment and principles.
2. Develops innovative ways to expand products and services and improve client or team satisfaction.
3. Devises innovative and adaptive solutions to meet changing priorities or unforeseen obstacles.
4. Accepts responsibility for outcomes for team, group, and self.
5. Ensures programs remain responsive when mission climate and requirements change.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

1. Clinical expertise in occupational and travel medicine.
2. Regulatory and compliance knowledge.
3. Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.

Education

A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.

This education must have been accredited by the

• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne)
• Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=https://www.coacrna.org/)
• Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=https://www.midwife.org/accreditation)
• U.S. Department of Education (external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/)

at the time the degree was obtained.

Degree from Foreign Nursing School

Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=https://www.cgfns.org/) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.

Advanced Practice Nurse Positions

For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher-level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position.

Areas of specialties for positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Anesthesia, Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health, Midwifery, Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Allergy and Immunology, Women’s Health, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Occupational Health, Orthopedic, Respiratory, or other specialties identified for the position.

Licensure

For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (external link) (https://www.opm.gov/leaving/index.aspx?link=https://nclex.com/index.htm). In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions

Applicants for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position.

Experience

The work experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. At the GS-9 and above grade level, many positions may require experience in a specialty area of nursing.

Basic Requirements for the GS-5 (or equivalent) Grade Level

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing with no experience; or
• Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and one full year of professional nursing experience.

Basic Requirements for the GS-7 (or equivalent) Grade Level

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=general-policies)
• Possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-5 grade level);
• Possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience; or
• Completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program.

Basic Requirements for the GS-9 (or equivalent) Grade Level

• Possession of a master’s degree in professional nursing; or
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program.

Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or equivalent) Grade Level

• Successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree from a professional nursing educational program.

Basic Requirements for the GS-12 (or equivalent) Grade Level

In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level.