Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
N
NOAA
Deputy Director, Maritime Safety Office
Career Insights for Safety Director
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Virginia data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Safety Director is responsible for determining and maintaining the strategic direction of their organization's health and safety program and developing a workplace culture where safety is the utmost priority.
$96,018 / year median in Virginia
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Summary Deputy Director, Maritime Safety Office Learn more about this agency Summary Deputy Director, Maritime Safety Office Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applications Open 08/10/2026 to 09/10/2026 Location Many vacancies in the following locations: Saint Louis, MO 1 vacancy Springfield, VA 1 vacancy No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $151,661
- $209,600 per year Pay scale & grade IP 01 Promotion potential DISL01 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time
- Full Time Travel Required 25% or less
- Travel Required 25% or Less Appointment type Permanent
- This is a permanent position.
SPECIAL INFO
SPECIALREQUIREMENTS
Selection Requirements 1. Applicant selected for this position is subject to the completion of a one-year DISL trial period. (Applicants selected from outside NGA may be required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period if they have not already done so.) 2. This position requires access to classified Defense Department and Intelligence Community information. The individual selected must already possess, or be immediately eligible for, TOP SECRET security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. U.S. citizenship is required for the granting of a security clearance. Successful completion of a polygraph examination is required for employment by NGA. 3. This position is covered under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Incumbent will be required to file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) with the NGA Office of General Counsel. 4. Employment is subject to requirements of the NGA Drug Testing Program.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. DISL
positions are established to provide the highest levels of functional and technical expertise by individuals who are recognized leaders and authorities in a specialized field or functional area. The difficulty, complexity, and novelty of DISL work requires creativity, mastery of subject-matter field, and recognition of the professional community. DISL positions have minimal supervisory responsibilities (generally, no more than 25% of work time) and do not have organization or program management responsibilities as DISES positions. 2.Joint Duty Credit:
All NGA executive level positions require Joint Duty credit. Employees will receive joint duty credit in a majority of service or rotational assignments that were at least at the GS/GG-11 or DCIPS Pay Band 3 level, and generally for at least one year, or for 179 days or more when deployed to a designated combat zone on or after September 11, 2001.Note:
Applicants without Joint Duty credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected, a waiver would be required prior to final appointment or provide proof of Joint Dut qualifying experience. Qualifications Eligibility for this executive level position will be based upon a clear demonstration that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the assignments of the position. Successful applicants will be distinguished from other applicants by a review of the Executive Competencies, Technical Competencies, Technical Qualifications, Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualifications, and Education Requirements, if required. An applicant's resume must show that their experience, education and accomplishments reflect the competence and professional standing required to provide expertise needed for this position.INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY SENIOR OFFICER CORE QUALIFICATIONS
(ICSOCQ) Leading the Intelligence Enterprise. This core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Community's (IC) mission and to lead and leverage cross-organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this senior officer qualification is a deep understanding of the Intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the IC's core values.TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
(TQs) TQ 1. Executive/expert level experience leading a large, complex operations or production unit., including programming, budgeting and resourcing. TQ 2. Demonstrated change management skills focused on introducing new technology to achieve greater mission outcomes. TQ 3. Broad understanding of international (e.g., International Hydrographic Organization), Inter-Agency, Inter-Governmental Organizations (IGO), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), multi-lateral and bi-lateral arrangements directly related or similar to those impacting maritime safety of navigation (SoN) processes. TQ 4. Broad understanding of the DoD and civil (e.g. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) maritime community and its associated organizations, policies and programs. TQ 5. Demonstrated knowledge of the technical requirements, capabilities and challenges related to mapping, charting and digital navigation.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1. Experience in a maritime related field (cartography, bathymetry, maritime analysis, maritime navigation) 2. Knowledge of current and future DoD maritime navigation requirements. 3. Expert level knowledge regarding production of maritime related products and data. Additional information 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. Benefits Help Review our benefits How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.APPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS
NGA will review your online application, resume, and accomplishment record to verify you meet the position requirements. Resume and accomplishment record are required uploads to the online application. What You Need to Demonstrate Your application must provide clear, specific examples of your claimed experience. Applications without sufficient detail will not move forward. Your experience should show you can perform the job duties immediately and successfully. Experience Requirements Qualifying experience can come from public or private sector roles but must clearly demonstrate the competencies needed for this position. The most competitive candidates will have experience directly related to the advertised role. Selection Process 1. A panel of senior representatives with relevant functional expertise will evaluate against the Qualification Requirements 2. Candidates whose responses best demonstrate the required qualifications, experience, education, and accomplishments will be selected for interviews. Military retiree applicants, if selected, may be impacted by the 180-day appointment restrictions ofDODI 1402.01. HD
personnel will provide additional information if applicable. Applicants are encouraged to provide any education or degree information referenced in the announcement that is relevant. If education is listed as a mandatory requirement, only degrees obtained from an institution accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Secretary, US Department of Education will be accepted. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. NGA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applications will only be accepted online. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at recruitment@nga.mil. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. Applicants may not be contacted unless they are selected for further consideration. Benefits Help Review our benefits Required documents Required Documents Help None If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Help Application submission involves applying using NGA's online application process at NGA Careers Portal . Additional information concerning NGA's hiring process can be found by visiting NGA Hiring Process . All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered. 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. To receive FULL consideration, you must submit the following materials via our online portal.RESUME:
Applicants are required to submit a resume no more than two-pages in length using the Times New Roman font in sizes 10-12 and 1-inch margin. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be deemed ineligible for further consideration due to not meeting the resume page number requirement. Your resume should include examples of the experience, education, and accomplishments related to the qualifications. Upload using the "Other" attachment option in the application.ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD
Applicants are required to submit an Accomplishment Record that addresses the following Executive Competencies and Technical Competencies. The record must not exceed five (5) pages total, must use the Times New Roman font in sizes 10-12 and 1-inch margin, with a maximum of one (1) page per competency. Upload using the "Other" attachment option in the application.Executive Competencies:
Innovation- Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements. Managing Resources
- Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs.
Technical Competencies:
1. Maritime GEOINT- Applies understanding of the maritime environment to management of geospatial requirements, capabilities and challenges related to mapping, charting and digital navigation. 2. Navigation System Modernization
- Applies operational understanding of maritime navigation systems and requirements, leads modernization and innovation of systems and processes. 3. International and Inter-agency Governance
- Applies understanding of international and inter-agency governance bodies and policies to inform and shape Agency capabilities, supports partnerships and agreements. To submit your materials through our online portal:
- Go to careers.nga.mil
- Your first visit? Click "New User" to create an account or "Sign In" to an existing account
- Click "View All Jobs" or search for "Deputy Director, Maritime Safety Office"
- Click on the position
- Click "Apply for Job" box in the top right corner
- Complete the application
- Review and click "Submit" in the top right corner
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Both applicants for employment and current employees of NGA are entitled to request religious accommodations from generally applicable employment-related rules and requirements, so long as the accommodation requested would not result in an undue hardship to the conduct of NGA's business. Full application requirements can be located at: http://www.nga.mil/careers/Senior_Executive_Positions.html Agency contact information Recruitment Phone 571-557-1999 Email Recruitment@nga.mil AddressNATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Mailstop:
S44-HDR 7500 GEOINT
Drive Springfield, VA 22150 US Next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required Documents Help None If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Help Application submission involves applying using NGA's online application process at NGA Careers Portal . Additional information concerning NGA's hiring process can be found by visiting NGA Hiring Process . All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered. 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. To receive FULL consideration, you must submit the following materials via our online portal.RESUME:
Applicants are required to submit a resume no more than two-pages in length using the Times New Roman font in sizes 10-12 and 1-inch margin. If more than two pages are submitted, you will be deemed ineligible for further consideration due to not meeting the resume page number requirement. Your resume should include examples of the experience, education, and accomplishments related to the qualifications. Upload using the "Other" attachment option in the application.ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD
Applicants are required to submit an Accomplishment Record that addresses the following Executive Competencies and Technical Competencies. The record must not exceed five (5) pages total, must use the Times New Roman font in sizes 10-12 and 1-inch margin, with a maximum of one (1) page per competency. Upload using the "Other" attachment option in the application.Executive Competencies:
Innovation- Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements. Managing Resources
- Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs.
Technical Competencies:
1. Maritime GEOINT- Applies understanding of the maritime environment to management of geospatial requirements, capabilities and challenges related to mapping, charting and digital navigation. 2. Navigation System Modernization
- Applies operational understanding of maritime navigation systems and requirements, leads modernization and innovation of systems and processes. 3. International and Inter-agency Governance
- Applies understanding of international and inter-agency governance bodies and policies to inform and shape Agency capabilities, supports partnerships and agreements. To submit your materials through our online portal:
- Go to careers.nga.mil
- Your first visit? Click "New User" to create an account or "Sign In" to an existing account
- Click "View All Jobs" or search for "Deputy Director, Maritime Safety Office"
- Click on the position
- Click "Apply for Job" box in the top right corner
- Complete the application
- Review and click "Submit" in the top right corner
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Both applicants for employment and current employees of NGA are entitled to request religious accommodations from generally applicable employment-related rules and requirements, so long as the accommodation requested would not result in an undue hardship to the conduct of NGA's business. Full application requirements can be located at: http://www.nga.mil/careers/Senior_Executive_Positions.html Expand Hide how to apply Agency contact information Recruitment Phone 571-557-1999 Email Recruitment@nga.mil AddressNATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Mailstop:
S44-HDR 7500 GEOINT
Drive Springfield, VA 22150 US Next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Agency contact information Recruitment Phone 571-557-1999 Email Recruitment@nga.mil AddressNATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Mailstop:
S44-HDR 7500 GEOINT
Drive Springfield, VA 22150 US Visit our careers page Learn more about what it's like to work at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.https:
//www.nga.mil/about/pages/default.aspx Summary Deputy Director, Maritime Safety Office Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applications Open 08/10/2026 to 09/10/2026 Location Many vacancies in the following locations: Saint Louis, MO 1 vacancy Springfield, VA 1 vacancy No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $151,661- $209,600 per year Pay scale & grade IP 01 Promotion potential DISL01 Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time
- Full Time Travel Required 25% or less
- Travel Required 25% or Less Appointment type Permanent
- This is a permanent position.