PD 17: Data Scientist – Skill Level 5 – HDN Office (NGA-W) – Key Personnel 

Duties include: 

• Incorporate additions, deletions, or changes into the GEOINT essential body of knowledge, certification framework, certification blueprints, or certification scheme, maintain GOLD program data, and prepare staffing packages for GEOINT Certification Program Governance Council approval. 
• Produce the GEOINT Certification Program Design Document (PDD) that codifies the GEOINT certification program’s policies, processes, and procedures and provides stakeholders visibility into the strategic, operational, and technical elements of a certification program according to the prescribed format in DoDM 3305.10 
• Prepare applications packages and associated documentation for external accreditation of NGA certification programs in accordance with the requirements of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). 
• Will manage, track, audit, and report on certification maintenance activities in accordance with established and documented procedures. Will make process improvements recommendations to increase efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Maintain and update the GEOINT Certification Program information to ensure that it verifies, validates, and is updated to reflect mission, policy, doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedure changes, as appropriate. 
• Support the Certification Conferral including the maintenance of records, development of lists, and the preparation of staffing certificates. 
• Support the Annual Reports on GEOINT Accreditation and Certification 

Required Skills: 

• At least 7 years demonstrated experience preparing applications packages and maintaining accreditation for certification programs in accordance with the requirements of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) 
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience supporting credentialing best practices and applying them in development and maintenance of professional certification or certificate programs. 
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience as a quality control expert within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community, with proven experience writing, interpreting, applying DoD/IC policy and guidance.