US Office of the Director of National Intelligence

<h2>Summary</h2>
Lead proactive counterintelligence and security activities across the United States government, integrating the instruments of national power to detect, report, deter, disrupt, investigate, exploit, and defeat foreign intelligence threats.
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<h2>This job is open to</h2>
<h3>The public</h3>
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
<h3>Clarification from the agency</h3>
Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive or excepted status; and all U.S. Citizens. Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps.
<h2>Duties</h2>
The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) is dedicated to leading the U.S. Counterintelligence and Security communities, countering all threats posed by adversarial foreign intelligence affiliated threats and enhancing our national security posture at every level. We will serve as the head of U.S. counterintelligence and integrate the instruments of national power to counter foreign intelligence threats. NCSC will be the "center of gravity" to support the counterintelligence and security efforts of the entire U.S. interagency, and public sector initiatives to protect our nation from adversarial efforts to exploit the United States and victimize the American people.
The NCSC/Security Directorate (SD) protects the nation's security interests by providing comprehensive security solutions. SD develops and implements policies, guidance, and standards for personnel security, IC-wide and SCI security-relevant issues, and security clearance reform. SD also engages with government and industry partners to protect national security equities against foreign intelligence and security threats, and advance the U.S. Government's risk management environment to safeguard against adversarial and insider threats. The NCSC/SD directly supports the DNI's responsibilities as the Security Executive Agency (SecEA) across the Executive Branch and serves as the DNI's designee for oversight of national security programs across the Intelligence Community (IC). NCSC/SD also serves as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI's) lead support element, and performs the necessary staff functions to enable the fulfillment of the DNI's duties and authorities pertaining to insider threat pursuant to Section 102A(e)(8) of Reference B (50 U.S.C. § 3024(e)(8)), Executive Order 13587, and to the National Operations Security (OPSEC) Program pursuant to the National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM)-28. The National OPSEC Program (NOP) seeks to advance policies, objectives and priorities for establishing and integrating OPSEC programs in Executive Branch agencies and departments. Priorities include assisting stakeholders to establish or enhance their security, information management, public affairs, best practices, methodologies and training to increase and maintain OPSEC capabilities. The NOP reviews and assesses agencies' vulnerabilities, develops and issues minimum policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, including providing assistance in subject matter expertise, mentoring OPSEC program managers, and prepares, administers and reviews findings from OSPEC assessments. The OPSEC Program Officer will assist the National OPSEC Program Manager in leading the following activities:
Assist USG departments/agencies implementation and program development of the NOP initiatives, develop OPSEC capabilities and ensure stakeholders remain fully informed of OPSEC efforts, and engage constructively to advance OPSEC efforts and bring a coordinated, integrated, enterprise perspective to bear against mission.
Develop plans and methodologies to evaluate and assess USG department/agency compliance with NOP guidance and community best practices.
Support USG working groups, roundtables, and other collaborative mechanisms to gather OPSEC requirements, drive policy modifications, and share best practices across the IC and USG.
Develop, refine and implement OPSEC training and awareness resources, program development guidance, national advisories, and support the development and delivery of NCSC's National OPSEC Symposium and related activities during the annual National OPSEC Awareness Month.
Plan, guide, and conduct the research and identification of key program issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop innovative proposals for decision by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) senior leadership.
Plan and produce IC resource strategies and issue papers, strategic evaluations, background papers, talking points, surveys, assessments, maturity evaluations, and other products applying subject matter knowledge to support the IC senior leadership in making informed programmatic decisions.
Plan, develop and present findings, conclusions, options, and recommendations to ODNI senior management.
<h2>Requirements</h2>
<h3>Conditions of employment</h3>
<ul>
<li>Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States</li>
<li>Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.</li>
<li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)</li>
<li>Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.</li>
<li>A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
This is an excepted service GS-14 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-14 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-14 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-12 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility.
<h3>Education</h3>
Do not submit transcripts.
<h3>Additional information</h3>
JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL
Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.
SALARY DETERMINATION
The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Chief of Human Resource Management.
In some cases when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to, and not less than, the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum step rate of the GS grade to which assigned.
RELOCATION EXPENSES
For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.
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_<a href="mailto:ALL@odni.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ALL@odni.gov</a>, 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.
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.
<h1>Benefits</h1>
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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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.
<h2>How you will be evaluated</h2>
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. Only include documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. If you have more than one copy of a document, only include your most recent copy. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
As part of the application process for this position, applicants will be required to respond to four free-response essay questions, which are detailed below. These responses will not be scored or rated as part of the initial evaluation. Instead, they provide applicants with an opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications, professional background, and commitment to public service.
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]).
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<li>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.
</li>
<li>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.
</li>
<li>In this role, you will be expected to professionally and efficiently implement executive direction. Provide an example where you implemented leadership direction on a strategy or policy decision that differed from your own recommendation.
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<li>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.
</li>
</ul>
<h2>Required Documents</h2>
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. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity. You must ensure the resume contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: job title; name of employer; beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), and hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. Additionally, include a detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills and responsibilities, to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable), and series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).
b. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
c. 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). An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, is used 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.
d. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.
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.
<h3>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</h3>
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
<h2>How to Apply</h2>
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:
<ul>
<li>Classified or government sensitive information</li>
<li>Social Security Number (SSN)</li>
<li>Photos of yourself</li>
<li>Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.</li>
<li>Encrypted and digitally signed documents</li>
</ul>
<h3>Agency contact information</h3>
ODNI HRM HOST
Email
ODNI_HRM_HOST_<a href="mailto:Team@odni.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Team@odni.gov</a>
Address
NATIONAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY CENTER Director Of National Intelligence Washington, DC 20511 US
<h3>Next steps</h3>
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email. Please note that the acknowledgement email does not ensure completion of your application. You must ensure that you submit all required documentation.
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.
<h2>Overview</h2>
Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Bethesda, MD
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale &amp; grade
GS 14
Promotion potential
None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
<ul>
<li>0343 Management And Program Analysis</li>
</ul>
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
27-13080539-DNI/NCSC
Control number
887126700

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