Senior Director and National Intelligence Officer for AOR (Multiple Positions)

Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Washington, DC

JobSummary

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Directorate for Mission Integration (MI) creates a consistent and holistic view of intelligence from collection to analysis and serves as the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) principal advisor on all aspects of intelligence. MI integrates mission capabilities, informs enterprise resource and policy decisions, and ensures the delivery of timely, objective, accurate, and relevant intelligence.

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OT/OI00

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False

HiringPath

fed-competitive
fed-excepted
fed-internal-search

MCOTags

08
IC Intel

TotalOpenings

few

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.

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MajorDuties

The National Intelligence Council (NIC) consists of the senior most intelligence analysts and mission managers supporting the DNI in carrying out their responsibilities as the head of the IC and as the principal intelligence adviser to the President. The NIC ensures customer outcomes by leading advances in analysis, collection, and resources which ensure the quality, timeliness, and utility of insights for the nation's decision-makers. Additionally, the NIC drives improvements in expertise and tradecraft at all levels of the IC through specialization, integration, and collaboration. Finally, the NIC drafts and implements the DNI's strategies, direction, and planning to deliver a more integrated IC reflecting the collective wisdom of our analytic and collection components to advance national security objectives. The Senior Director/National Intelligence Officer (SD/NIO) for AOR represents the IC for this area of responsibility, directs and oversees national intelligence related to AOR, sets analysis, collection, and intelligence operations priorities on behalf of the DNI, in support of national intelligence priorities and NSC direction. By and through their Principal Deputy NIO (PDNIO) for Analysis, PDNIO for Mission Management, and the SD/NIO team, the SD/NIO is responsible for leading the IC in the following areas: DRIVE AOR STRATEGIC & TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Orchestrate and direct Community-wide mid- and long-term strategic analysis. Serve as subject matter expert and advise the DNI on all AOR issues in support of the DNI's role as the principal intelligence adviser to the President. Oversee IC-wide production and coordination of National Intelligence Estimates and other IC papers (IC Assessments, IC Briefs, and Sense of the Community Memoranda) concerning AOR issues. Develop and sustain a professional network with IC analysts and analytic managers to ensure timely and appropriate intelligence support to policy customers regarding AOR issues. Brief senior IC members, policymakers, military decision makers, members of Congress, and other major stakeholders as necessary on AOR issues. Create and sustain partnerships with other IC elements. OVERSEE IC MISSION MANAGEMENT FOR AOR: Determine the state of analysis, collection, or intelligence operations against key AOR intelligence questions; identify priority intelligence gaps and enterprise challenges affecting IC performance; and provide guidance on mitigation strategies, implementation progress, and effectiveness of the strategies in closing the intelligence gaps. Influence the development of policies that promote responsible information sharing and facilitate integrated and collaborative IC approaches to analysis and collection. Serve as a substantive expert for all intelligence sharing guidance related to AOR. Serve as a National Intelligence Crisis Manager when necessary; serve as the focal point for intelligence activities related to AOR crises. Lead large-scale and cross-cutting IC engagements with foreign partners to advance joint analysis and collection efforts, in coordination with counterparts from the relevant IC elements. Regularly engage with foreign counterparts locally and internationally. Serve as the DNI's senior advisor for foreign partnerships in the AOR. Chair/lead relevant IC-level boards, working groups, and committees to advance DNI and NSC priorities in AOR. Lead, manage, and direct a professional level staff, evaluate performance, collaborate on goal setting, and provide feedback and guidance regarding personal and professional development opportunities. CHAMPION AND INFLUENCE AOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Coordinate activities and related resource requirements across the IC. Identify IC initiatives in the AOR that merit consideration for additional funding, advocate for that funding and, if provided, track outcomes and correcting guidance if needed. Liaise with community elements to drive greater intelligence integration and ensure resources and appropriate attention are focused on high priority AOR topics. Administer AOR resource allocations, participate in budget processes and activities, to include the establishment of controls to ensure the SD/NIO team does not exceed its operating budget.

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Requirements

Must be a current permanent ODNI employee OR must be a current permanent Federal employee with supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment (JDA). JDA applicants must be currently at the grade level specified in the advertisement. No temporary promotion opportunities will be granted for this position. The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Joint Duty applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Joint Duty applicants must have a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS All applicants will be assessed for executive competency against the five mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). If your two-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs you will not receive further consideration for the position. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review current information regarding ECQs. For information regarding ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page on the OPM website. FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following 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]). 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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. 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.

HowToApply

We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. This post is for viewing purposes only. Internal ODNI Cadre Candidates must submit an application through the classified JobsDNI website. For current employees who do not currently have access to internal systems {due to extenuating circumstances, applications should be sent to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system) Joint Duty Candidates from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website. ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send their complete application package to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants experiencing technical issues may submit their application via email to either email system. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS//SI/TK//NOFORN level. APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents 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.

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 60 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: 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, 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. 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 professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed. d. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted. e. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your 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. f. WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT: Applicants from federal agencies must provide written endorsement from the employing agency concurring with the detail. Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been 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. SALARY DETERMINATION A current Federal Government employee, selected for this position, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary. 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 DNI_COO_HRM_RA_ALL@odni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. 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.

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AgencyContactEmail

ODNI_HRM_HOST_Team@odni.gov

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