Job Description
Duties
Advise the Director of NCSC, the National Intelligence Manager for Russia, Europe, and Eurasia, other National Intelligence Managers, and policymakers on foreign intelligence threats for this portfolio.
Lead national counterintelligence campaigns and initiatives for this portfolio, including: leading analysis, collection, and counterintelligence initiatives to identify and counter foreign intelligence threats; leading the IC in assessing progress against counterintelligence priorities and gaps; leading the development of solutions to address counterintelligence capability needs; and integrating counterintelligence into national decision making.
Work with NCSC and ODNI counterparts to implement the National Counterintelligence Strategy; advance the mission objectives of the National Intelligence Strategy and Unifying Intelligence Strategies for the portfolio.
Brief senior policymaker and IC officials and other major stakeholders-including the private sector and academia--on threats, priorities, and gaps for the portfolio.
Lead stakeholders to develop the roadmap for the strategic solution to compartmented collaboration Forge, lead, and maintain effective partnerships with colleagues, experts, IC members, policy committees, and law enforcement agencies to share key information, coordinate joint efforts, and drive counterintelligence initiatives for the portfolio.
Create and lead collaborative networks within the ODNI and across the IC and routinely engage IC counterparts to ensure effective integration.
Develop and expand knowledge on the portfolio and establish a government-wide reputation as an effective integration leader. Lead and support briefings to senior IC officials and other major stakeholders on collaboration progress, issues and challenges.
Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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.
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]).
Mandatory Requirements:
Sufficient knowledge of IC analysis and collection to lead initiatives for the portfolio, including identifying relevant analytic and collection requirements and gaps.
Expert knowledge of IC organizations; IC mission posture, structures, capabilities, processes, and policy development.
Expert leadership skills and ability to create and lead formal and ad hoc interagency communities of interest and build coalitions with IC elements to achieve common goals.
Expert knowledge of issues pertaining to counterintelligence in general and the portfolio in particular.
Expert written and oral communication, including experience in briefing agency seniors and policymakers.
Superior critical thinking skills, as demonstrated by the ability to consider strategic contexts, identify needs and requirements, develop recommendations, advocate to and inform internal and external audiences, and evaluate outcomes against goals and objectives.
Superior interpersonal skills and superior ability to work effectively in both independent and in a team or collaborative environment.
Superior oral and written communication skills, including superior ability to draft and edit written reports of varying length and complexity, and to communicate effectively with audiences of varying seniority and expertise.
Education
Bachelor's degree
Additional information
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 Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified 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 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.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Advise the Director of NCSC, the National Intelligence Manager for Russia, Europe, and Eurasia, other National Intelligence Managers, and policymakers on foreign intelligence threats for this portfolio.
Lead national counterintelligence campaigns and initiatives for this portfolio, including: leading analysis, collection, and counterintelligence initiatives to identify and counter foreign intelligence threats; leading the IC in assessing progress against counterintelligence priorities and gaps; leading the development of solutions to address counterintelligence capability needs; and integrating counterintelligence into national decision making.
Work with NCSC and ODNI counterparts to implement the National Counterintelligence Strategy; advance the mission objectives of the National Intelligence Strategy and Unifying Intelligence Strategies for the portfolio.
Brief senior policymaker and IC officials and other major stakeholders-including the private sector and academia--on threats, priorities, and gaps for the portfolio.
Lead stakeholders to develop the roadmap for the strategic solution to compartmented collaboration Forge, lead, and maintain effective partnerships with colleagues, experts, IC members, policy committees, and law enforcement agencies to share key information, coordinate joint efforts, and drive counterintelligence initiatives for the portfolio.
Create and lead collaborative networks within the ODNI and across the IC and routinely engage IC counterparts to ensure effective integration.
Develop and expand knowledge on the portfolio and establish a government-wide reputation as an effective integration leader. Lead and support briefings to senior IC officials and other major stakeholders on collaboration progress, issues and challenges.
Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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.
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.
Mandatory Requirements:
Sufficient knowledge of IC analysis and collection to lead initiatives for the portfolio, including identifying relevant analytic and collection requirements and gaps.
Expert knowledge of IC organizations; IC mission posture, structures, capabilities, processes, and policy development.
Expert leadership skills and ability to create and lead formal and ad hoc interagency communities of interest and build coalitions with IC elements to achieve common goals.
Expert knowledge of issues pertaining to counterintelligence in general and the portfolio in particular.
Expert written and oral communication, including experience in briefing agency seniors and policymakers.
Superior critical thinking skills, as demonstrated by the ability to consider strategic contexts, identify needs and requirements, develop recommendations, advocate to and inform internal and external audiences, and evaluate outcomes against goals and objectives.
Superior interpersonal skills and superior ability to work effectively in both independent and in a team or collaborative environment.
Superior oral and written communication skills, including superior ability to draft and edit written reports of varying length and complexity, and to communicate effectively with audiences of varying seniority and expertise.
Education
Bachelor's degree
Additional information
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 Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified 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 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.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.