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NAVIGATION IMAGERY GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ACQUISITION ANALYST

Department of the Navy
United States Fleet Forces Command

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

GS-12: $90,838.00 to $118,092.00

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/22/2026 to 05/01/2026
Salary
$90,838 - $118,092 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Base, Norfolk, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12942576-26-MLV
Control number
866021200

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will acquire, maintain, and analyze resource products and associated systems in direct support of Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) and Hypersonic Weapons (HSW) planning.
  • You will conduct terminal area planning, route analysis, target analysis, and aimpoint development to ensure mission capability during both deliberate and dynamic planning events that affect national security posture.
  • You will adhere to collection policies, practices, and procedures to ensure timely acquisition, analysis, dissemination, and maintenance of planning support materials and databases.
  • You will develop new mission planning capabilities to address evolving warfare challenges, specifically to support TLAM planning and emerging HSW mission and targeting requirements.
  • You will consistently engage across all directorates and with senior leaders of multiple agencies within the U.S. and U.K. to develop and establish advanced TLAM and HSW mission planning tactics, techniques, procedures, standards, and policies.
  • You will develop and distribute detailed reports to the Navigation, Imagery, and Geospatial Intelligence Requirements and Planning Director, the TLAM Planning Federation, and external agencies as appropriate.
  • You will provide training and subject-matter expertise to CMSA LANT students, analysts, strike officers, system support personnel, and working groups on navigation, imagery, and geospatial topics.
  • You will identify mission related intelligence requirements, capability shortfalls, and training gaps; coordinates resolutions with appropriate agencies and mission partners and implements procedural enhancements as required.
  • You will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
  • This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications

To qualify for a GS-12, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Experience demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the terminologies, methodologies, and research and analytical techniques of target analysis, execution planning, and damage assessment as they relate to TLAMs; in-depth knowledge of the functions, processes, and principles of cruise missile mission planning and mission distribution systems.
  • Experience utilizing knowledge of photogrammetric theory as it relates to NGA's Digital Point Positioning Data Base (DPPDB) and for national/tactical imagery to prepare and produce- geopositioning products for route development.
  • Experience developing and overseeing the development of graphic products, including annotated photographs and overlays, and the reading and plotting of geographic and geodetic coordinates on maps, charts, and remote terminals; ability to review and provide technical oversight of imagery associated with TLAM and other precision guided munitions.
  • Experience applying knowledge of the laws of armed conflict and assignment of no strike areas. Skill includes the discerning of geopolitical and economic influences on actions of target destruction within targeted nation and mitigating potential collateral damage effects.
  • Experience displaying knowledge of target database management functions contained in the targeting cycle; knowledge and understanding of the principles of analytical and statistical properties of computer database management including specific knowledge of computer database organization and access.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2100/transportation-specialist-series-2101/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education


There is no education substitution for this series/grade combination.







Additional information

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/ SCI level (Special Sensitive Position) security clearance based on a Tier 5 investigation with additional access to special access programs (SAP) as a condition of employment to support joint operations as necessary. Execution of a SCI Non- Disclosure agreement is required and a satisfactory polygraph maybe required on a recurring basis.

Must be able to obtain and maintain an Official Government issued Passport and Government
issued travel credit card.

Irregular tours of duty, and/or extended duty may be required.

This position has been identified as Mission Essential (ME) due to the specialized capabilities that have influence on the mission or operation of the organization. A ME position requires specialized knowledge, expertise, and capabilities that make a unique contribution. This is a mission essential (ME) position performing a mission critical function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

United States Fleet Forces Command

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This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Agency contact information

Randall Barger
Email
randall.g.barger.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
CRUISE MISSILE SUPPORT ACTIVITY ATLANTIC
NSA Hampton Roads
7941 Blandy Rd, Ste 300, Bldg NH-139
Norfolk, VA 23551
US

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