POLYGRAPH SPECIALIST

U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency in Reston is seeking a qualified professional to interpret federal and DoD security policies, design credibility assessment approaches, and oversee quality control within a polygraph program.

You will train junior personnel and ensure timely completion of projects with rigorous governance adherence. Responsibilities include organizing work, applying program guidelines, and collaborating across teams to handle sensitive topics with professionalism and

Qualifications

• Interprets and applies Federal, Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Agency security policies and procedures.
• Uses varied tools and methodologies to design information gathering and conducts quality control checks.
• Plans, organizes, and schedules own work to complete assignments timely and effectively.
• Governs and applies procedural publications to credibility assessment programs.
• Active listening and respectful communication on sensitive topics within teams.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply security policies across federal and DoD contexts.
• Design information-gathering approaches tailored to project objectives and train junior staff.
• Plan and schedule work activities to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Demonstrate understanding of governance publications in credibility assessment programs.
• Engage with diverse viewpoints in sensitive discussions within teams.

Skills

QC Officer Experience

Program Management

NCCA Certifications

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. 1. Interprets and applies Federal, Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Agency and emerging security policies and procedural guidelines related to security related activities.
2. 2. Independently utilizes a variety of tools and methodologies to design information gathering as appropriate for the project and objectives and performs quality control checks and trains junior personnel on tools and methodologies.
3. 3. Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and schedules own work activities to complete assignments in timely and effective manner.
4. 4. Demonstrates progressively greater understanding of governance & procedural publications & applies understanding to the conduct of credibility assessments programs.
5. 5. Actively listens, without interruption or emotion, and respects diverse viewpoints while interacting with others about sensitive topics or challenging issues within teams.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

1. 1. Experience serving as a primary Quality Control (QC) Officer, Unit Chief, or Program Manager within a federal polygraph program.
2. 2. Experience planning, executing, and leading CONUS/OCONUS TDY polygraph missions.
3. 3. Possession of advanced certifications from the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA), such as the Post-Test Elicitation Course (PTEC), PCS/Supervision Course, or advanced quality assurance training.