DADNI Policy Strategy and Accountability/IC CDO

Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Bethesda, MD

JobSummary

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.

LowGrade

00

HighGrade

00

PromotionPotential

None

OrganizationCodes

OT/OI00

Relocation

True

HiringPath

  • public

MCOTags

  • 08
  • IC Intel

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

You can help protect the nation at ODNI by working in an environment that provides our nation's leaders with intelligence they require to make decisions and protect the nation. We are integral to forging partnerships and building trust between all 18 intelligence agencies from the Central Intelligence Agency to the Office of Naval Intelligence. Come be a part of the team that ensures our nation's leaders have the intelligence information they require to make the decisions necessary to keep the nation safe. .

TravelCode

2

ApplyOnlineUrl

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

DetailStatusUrl

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

MajorDuties

  • The Policy, Strategy, and Accountability (PSA) Office is at the forefront of developing, implementing, and evaluating the National Intelligence Strategy, to restore our clandestine technological dominance while ensuring the protection of American civil liberties. Key functions include strategy and prioritization management, the development of IC policy, IC strategy and guidance on science, technology, and data, and net assessments and comparative analysis. Assist the ADNI/PSAO in setting the strategy and policy framework for the IC that enables P&C to synthesize Community-wide capabilities and policies, with a focus on - but not limited to - data and technology-related policies. Serve as the IC Chief Data Officer (CDO) responsible for improving strategic data management and governance issues across the Intelligence Community. Support the ADNI in leading development of policies and strategies for science, technology, and data, to support national policy processes and to advance the IC's technological supremacy. Oversee the governance framework of the IC CDO Council and other data-related activities to meet IC and DNI goals and objectives of increased mission and business integration while appropriately sharing and safeguarding the IC's information and data assets. Under the direction of the ADNI for PSAO, manage PSAO staff and offices; direct a professional level staff (i.e., GS11-15 and SNIS 1) evaluate performance, collaborate on goal setting, and provide feedback and guidance regarding personal and professional development opportunities. Translate national policy into actionable IC direction; lead and align ODNI and IC policy engagement at the national level, promoting consensus and a unified voice. Advise the DNI, Principal Deputy DNI, and DDNI/P&C on the full-range of activities in the PSAO mission area. Develop, manage, and oversee IC strategy and policy to promote a more effective, innovative, and accountable Intelligence Community, working with key stakeholders across ODNI, the IC, and USG. Lead and integrate a wide range of IC activities and projects related to studies and assessments to inform the development of IC strategies, policies, and strategic capabilities. Assist the ADNI in representing ODNI positions, priorities and/or perspectives to national policymakers, including the Executive Office of the President, interagency committees, and Congress. Lead, manage, and oversee the development and execution of support programs, to include human resources, contracts, facilities, information technology, and the PSAO budget; assess the effectiveness of operations and provide innovative recommendations for improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree.

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 employee's 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. FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. Responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. Submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

Evaluations

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

HowToApply

We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJOBS. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. Your application must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents

WhatToExpectNext

The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will be contacted ONLY if they have been selected for an interview.

RequiredDocuments

A complete application package must include the following: a. RESUME: Resumes must be no longer than two (2) pages in length. Resumes longer than two (2) pages will be removed from consideration. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) listed in the Qualifications section. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your resume does not demonstrate evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. b. ESSAY QUESTION RESPONSES: The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question (please see questions in the Requirements section above). By submitting your responses to these questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). c. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed. d. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide their official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement). SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" is used to verify to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position. e. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the position number on each document submitted.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

http://www.opm.gov

OtherInformation

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 qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS 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.

KeyRequirements

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False

CommuteDistance

0

SecondAnnouncementUrl

862681900

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

03

AnnouncementClosingTypeOption

100

AgencyContactEmail

Vacancies@odni.gov

SecurityClearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

DrugTestRequired

True

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