Vanessa Peagler

Senior leader at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, successfully managing and integrating large-scale organizations such as the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) and National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) teams. Currently leading a combined 400+ team of NGA and Air Force personnel, ensuring the delivery of critical science and technical intelligence products to senior policymakers. Strong expertise in strategic planning, operational efficiency, software development, and IT systems integration.

• Led multimillion-dollar programs and projects to successful completion within strict budget and time constraints.
• Directed installation and testing of critical applications and systems, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced performance.
• Reorganized a large organization of over one hundred personnel, implementing strategic initiatives that drove remarkable performance improvements.
• Excelled in strategic planning, operational management, and resource optimization, leading to substantial gains in efficiency and productivity.
• Led cross-functional teams to drive innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions.
• Negotiated and managed vendor contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality service delivery.
• Mentored and developed high-performing teams to achieve outstanding results and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Played a crucial role in developing and executing long-term organizational strategies contributing to sustainable employee growth and mission success.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, able to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Yes, 10 points

TS/SCI, CI POLY

• DIRECTOR OF GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE (GEOINT) OPERATIONS DIVISION, GS-15, NGA Wright-Patterson in support of NASIC and NSIC, WPAFB, OH, United States, 04/2019, Present, 40, Created and implemented career advancement opportunities, establishing senior analytical positions to diversify workforce skills and foster professional growth., Developed and instituted streamlined workflow processes, significantly enhancing productivity and the quality of intelligence reporting., Restructure the GEOINT Organization to support NASIC and NSIC intelligence requirements, boosting analytical capability by 50% through strategic operational optimization., Established new air, space, and cross-domain missions for NGA, led congressional program updates, and served as an agency lead to the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense, oversaw $16M of analytical and AI/ML resources., Attained a 30% boost in analytical intelligence production by developing high-performing teams through focused coaching and professional development programs., Oversaw a budget of $1.5M+ for travel, training, awards, and recognition, ensuring resource utilization and financial efficiency., Successfully secured over $5M in investments to advance Space GEOINT capabilities, obtaining crucial funding for critical projects., Achieved a 25% increase in employee engagement and promoted a more inclusive workplace environment by designing and establishing the first GEOINT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) program., Dr. Reith, 571-315-8862
• NASIC TECHNICAL EXECUTIVE, GS-15, NASIC NGA Support Team, WPAFB, OH, United States, 08/2014, 04/2019, 40, Oversaw IT software development, network engineering, and IT system operations as a senior NGA IT leader, managing over 40 government employees and contract personnel across 26 geographical locations., Established the first Combatant Command (COCOM) Chief Information Technology Working Group, consisting of over sixty cross-organizational NGA and DIA IT experts., Led high-level IT projects within the Intelligence Community (IC), defining project scope, managing milestones, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to ensure successful project outcomes., Directed staff and managed IT services valued at over $20M, supporting over 300 GEOINT customers.
• USSOUTHCOM TECHNICAL EXECUTIVE, GS-14, USSOUTHCOM NST, Doral, FL, United States, 07/2007, 08/2014, 40, Managed GEOINT IT services worth over $20M, supporting over three hundred analysts in eight locations (CONUS and OCONUS)., Evaluated departmental and job-specific functionality requirements to prioritize technology in alignment with business needs., Achieved an outstanding rating in a Federal Information Systems Management Act inspection for superior system configuration at a COCOM., Maintained a 98.9% system availability rate for mission-critical systems.

• Available: Immediate
• Citizenship: United States of America

Permanent, Full-Time

• NGA Meritorious Unit Citation (NGA Space Mission Cadre), 2021
• NGA Leader of the Year, 2016
• NGA Woman of the Year, 2011
• Joint Civilian Service Commendation, 2007-2014
• Deepwater Horizon, NGA Meritorious Unit, 2010
• Operations Unified Response-Haiti, NGA Meritorious Unit, 2010
• NGA Special Act Award, USSOUTHCOM MILCON J2 GEOINT Project Lead, 2010
• Joint Meritorious Unit Citation, ODNI, Operation Willing Spirit, 2008

• Franklin Covey, NGA Leadership Advantage Program, 2024
• C2S Amazon Web Service, 2018
• Senior Project Management, ESI International, 2017
• Life Coaching, Rayner Institute, 2016
• Art of Strategic Leadership, NGA, 2016
• Guiding Cultural Change, NGA, 2016
• EEOC Collateral Counselor Certification, 2011
• Leadership Development Course for Acquisition and Technology Professionals, NGA, 2011