GEOINT Strategic Initiatives Certifications Program Analyst (TS/SCI CI Poly)

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking an experienced Strategic Certifications Program Analyst to support the development, implementation, and management of the GEOINT Certification Program for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to align certification, workforce development, and training initiatives with strategic mission priorities. You will play a key role in program planning, accreditation support, and ensuring the effectiveness of GEOINT certification and workforce capability initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for activities supporting the development, execution, and sustainment of the NGA GEOINT Certification Program in accordance with DoD policy and guidance.

• Plan and document program requirements for certification and institutional accreditation to ensure inclusion in NGA planning, programming, and budgeting processes.

• Coordinate identification and submission of GEOINT Certification Program resource requirements during the NGA Program Build.

• Identify and quantify GEOINT certification education, training, and renewal requirements and associated workforce development costs.

• Develop and implement evaluation methods to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the GEOINT Certification Program.

• Coordinate the development of position reviews to categorize GEOINT roles within the certification program framework.

• Engage with NGA and National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG) leadership to support strategic workforce planning initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Geospatial Intelligence, Intelligence Studies, Organizational Development, Training, Education, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)

• 7+ years of experience supporting GEOINT tradecraft development, workforce capability initiatives, or strategic training programs

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with GEOINT analysts, training organizations, and leadership to advance tradecraft competencies and workforce development initiatives

• 5+ years of experience supporting or leading credentialing or certification program management office functions

• Experience working with external accreditation standards, applicable laws, and regulatory frameworks including Title 42 Chapter 126 (Americans with Disabilities Act)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining compliance with third-party credentialing organizations such as the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) or the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)

• Experience working within the U.S. Intelligence Community

• Direct experience supporting NGA or the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG)

• Experience working with Intelligence Community classification markings and handling procedures

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.