Chief of Staff

JobSummary

This position is in the Excepted Service under Title 10, Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System. Excepted Service includes all positions in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government which are specifically excepted from the competitive service by or pursuant to statute, by the President, or by the Office of Personnel Management, and which are not in the Senior Executive Service.

LowGrade

00

HighGrade

00

PromotionPotential

00

SubAgencyName

Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security

OrganizationCodes

DD/DD01

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-competitive
• fed-excepted
• ses

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence & Security works all oversight, guidance, policy, capability, and resources issues with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, the Military Services, the Combatant Commands, and the Defense Intelligence and Security Agencies, on behalf of the Under Secretary. This position is in the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES), a small elite group of top government leaders.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• This position provides executive leadership and principal staff support in directing the operations, policy development, and strategic execution of the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (ODUSW(I&S)). Major duties and responsibilities will also include: Directs daily executive management and operational functions of the immediate office, ensuring seamless information flow, task synchronization, decision support, and efficient resource allocation to maximize senior leader decision space and mission effectiveness. Manages the DUSW(I&S)'s schedule, travel, preparations, and engagements with senior Department of War (DoW) officials, Intelligence Community (IC) senior leaders, White House staff, Congressional members, interagency partners, and foreign dignitaries. Leads or enables the development, coordination, and implementation of strategic initiatives, including organizational functional analyses, reorganization plans, governance structures, and oversight mechanisms for Defense Intelligence and Security Enterprise agencies. Oversees preparation and coordination of high-level deliverables, including correspondence, Congressional testimony, talking points, briefing materials, and strategy documents to enhance DoW capabilities. Influences and shapes execution of the DoW Military Intelligence Program budget and integration with the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Provides expert guidance on policy, programmatic, administrative, counterintelligence, security, and sensitive activities matters; ensures full coordination, communication, and implementation of senior decisions to support Presidentially authorized operations, combat plans, and supply chain/Defense Industrial Base protection.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration) You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed. You must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). In accordance with the provisions of ICD 601, joint duty assignments will be a prerequisite for promotion to senior civilian rank. To qualify, please provide a copy of your completed Joint Duty assignment SF-50 or an adjudicated IC JD Claims form. More information regarding the Intelligence Community Civilian Joint Duty Program, can be found at:http://www.icjointduty.gov The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. Initial appointee to a DISES position must serve a two-year DISES trial period, which can be served concurrently with the two-year DCIPS trial period. Employees who have previously completed a trial period in the DCIPS position shall not serve another trial period upon acceptance of or reappointment to another DCIPS position. Current DCIPS employees who are in a DCIPS trial period and transfer to another DCIPS Component shall finish their trial period in the new DCIPS position. Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on04/28/2026 NOTE: All Intelligence executive level positions require Joint Duty credit. Only those candidates who meet the Joint Duty Credit requirement will be eligible to compete/be considered for a senior executive position. Employees will receive joint duty credit for almost any rotational assignment to another Intelligence Community (IC) component and may also be eligible to receive credit for service outside the IC (military, other government, or private sector) as long as the assignment was at the Band 3 (GS 11 to GS 13) level or above and it occurred on or after September 11, 2001. An external candidate, if selected, will be required to immediately apply for Joint Duty Credit. Employees without Joint Duty credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected a waiver would be required prior to final appointment. IC seniors without Joint Duty at the same tier level may lateral into the position if selected without requesting a waiver.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The Office of the Secretary of Defense Executive Resource Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority.

HowToApply

TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH USAJOBS: In order to expedite the review of your application, you must submit a complete online application package to include the Resume and SF-50. To apply online, please select the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php? title=Alternate_Application_Information

WhatToExpectNext

After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. The Executive Evaluation Panel will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and will generate a certificate of best qualified candidates for the selecting official. The selecting official may interview the best qualified candidates before making a selection. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement.

RequiredDocuments

1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your resume must address your technical and executive core qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 1" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. 2. Copy of Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee. 3. Joint Duty Assignment documentation: To qualify, please provide a copy of your completed Joint Duty assignment SF-50 or an adjudicated IC JD claim form. For more information regarding the Intelligence Community Joint Duty Program, please refer to http://www.icjointduty.gov. DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

OtherInformation

Veterans preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. Applications MUST be submitted through USAJobs. Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on04/28/2026

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

whs.pentagon.hrd.mbx.semo-job-application-assistant@mail.mil

SecurityClearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

AdjudicationType

• National security