Job Description

Summary

The Policy & Capabilities (PC) Directorate ensures the IC is best postured for the threats and challenges of an uncertain future through strategy policy and capabilities development. PC is comprised of the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) and Policy Strategy and Accountability (PSA) Office.

Duties

ODNIs Policy and Capabilities (P&C) Directorate is focused on winning the geostrategic competition to secure Americas future. P&C establishes the ICs strategic roadmap develops requisite IC policies and drives technology capabilities in alignment with national priorities. Within P&C the Strategic Capabilities Office serves as the central integration point for addressing urgent security challenges through coordinated campaigns. These multi-agency efforts catalyze capability development. SCO focuses on leveraging industry capabilities to achieve success. SCO also provides value -added oversight of IC acquisitions and leads strategic analysis requirement development and independent cost analysis to optimize IC investment decisions and support the DNIs priorities. The Spectrum Space & Sensors (S3) Campaign will drive community coordination to develop plans for sensors amidst the emergence of 6G and shifting landscape of available spectrum use. The campaign considers how to manage systems that are deployed and how to best support US efforts to win the 6G race. SCO is seeking the right individual to lead its S3 Campaign. This individual will understand and articulate the geopolitical and national security implications of 6G spectrum changes wield the technical expertise and managerial acumen needed to drive and steer the ICs sensors enterprise and spectrum council and embody the ethos required to ensure success of this no-fail mission.

Promote the IC vision and mission and implement lead and guide the DNIs strategic intent for IC-wide policies programs and resources as it pertains to spectrum and sensors.

Assist in representing ODNI positions priorities and/or perspectives to National policy makers Congress OMB and White House staff and other government agencies. Assist in leading legislatively and policy mandated activities and in formulating the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget.

Develop innovative and creative ways to address challenges to achieving ODNI and P&C goals in a collaborative manner.

Work with P&C leadership to build and execute plans or processes that will move solutions forward.

Embody and foster a culture of excellence respect team pride urgency of mission and playing to win.

Lead a professional staff assess performance oversee goal setting and provide feedback on personal and professional development. Interact with managers to ensure compliance and collaboration with policies which aides in developing the organizational culture.

Set clear goals and communicate them to the workforce and leverage feedback to improve organizational and individual performance.

Advance professional development of self and staff through additional training and application of new skills and knowledge.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be registered for the Selective Service if applicable.
• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age.
• You must be willing to move to the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA).
• You must successfully complete a medical and psychological exam a polygraph interview and a comprehensive background investigation.

PROBATIONARY & TRIAL PERIODS

Employees newly appointed to the Senior National Intelligence Service (SNIS) are subject to a twelve (12)-month probationary period to assess their ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at a level of excellence expected of a senior executive. For permanent employees newly hired into the ODNI the probationary period will run concurrently with the first twelve (12) months of a new employees two (2)-year trial period.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) in your resume. Please see qualification section.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements:

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) listed below in your resume. RESUMES MUST NOT EXCEED TWO (2) PAGES. Resumes over the two (2)-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience educations and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your resume does not demonstrate evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for the position. For more information regarding ECQs please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page on the OPM website.

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding
This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency
This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence
This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People
This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results
This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

ISCOCQ: Leading the Intelligence Enterprise
This core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources information interests and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Communitys 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 ICs core values.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) or have SES reinstatement eligibility you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead you should attach proof (e.g. SF-50 Certification by OPMs SES Qualification Review Board (QRB)) or your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Expert knowledge of IC Spectrum Space & Sensors capabilities and applications.

Superior ability to bring about strategic change both within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals. Includes the ability to carry out an organizational vision in a continuously changing environment.

Excellent interpersonal skills ability to work effectively with senior leaders from inside and outside the USG to advocate and advance ODNI policy and to communicate coordinate and develop a professional network across the IC academia and industry.

Superb oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to collect filter and synthesize data and produce clear logical and concise products.

Expert leadership and managerial capabilities including the ability to effectively direct taskings assess and manage performance and support professional development of staff.

Superior ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Includes the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge analyzing problems and calculating risks.

Record of success in building teams leading change and working effectively with others in a complex and evolving environment.

Expert ability to plan manage and complete complex multi-faceted projects involving government and contractor personnel.

Proven critical thinking skills and the ability to prepare finished assessments of organizational issues and other written products with an emphasis on clear organization and concise and logical presentation.

Experience working in or with the Intelligence Community and demonstrating a broad knowledge of the IC mission objectives policies and current events within the IC.

Experience building a collaborative community amongst a large and diverse set of stakeholders.

Bachelors degree.

Desired Requirements:

Ph.D. or Masters in a related Scientific Engineering or Mathematical Discipline.

Additional information

Reemployed Annuitants : Individuals who are already receiving an annuity based on their previous civilian employment with the Federal government are subject to the guidelines set by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as outlined in 5 CFR Part 553 regarding the reemployment of annuitants.

JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL : Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone teleconference or in-person interview.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Office Representative by email at by telephone at or by FAX at . Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.

The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.

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.

Required Experience:

Director

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Trial period, Shift work

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