Summary 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. Responsibilities Contribute to the planning and evaluation of the related strategic planning documents in support of United States (U.S.) national security and foreign policy interests and programs. Support assessments of the IC's progress towards mission and enterprise strategic objectives. Conduct research to identify priorities, opportunities, gaps, and interdependencies to link resources to strategy; draft emerging strategic issues and trends. Prepare strategic guidance documentation for IC programs and activities, under direct supervision. Conduct research on best practices in strategy development, execution, evaluation, and impact in order to promote shared vision, values, and goals. Implement outreach activities within and beyond the IC, under direct supervision. Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations to organizational leadership, senior policymakers, and senior U.S. Government officials. Maintain productive working relationships with peers and senior leaders across the IC. Other duties, as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. Thorough knowledge of strategy development and planning and ability to identify emerging trends and strategic issues. Thorough knowledge of IC organizations' missions and policies necessary to support U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. Thorough understanding of performance management principles. Ability to conceptualize, organize, and draw inferences from incomplete data and present a compelling analysis of findings and issues; ability to identify, articulate, document, and mitigate knowledge gaps or alternatives approaches. Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in written reports, and to logically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate multiple sources of information for their inclusion in briefings and written documents. Organizational and interpersonal skills to facilitate forums, manage competing priorities and advocate new ideas/concepts/processes; ability to exercise independent judgment on time-sensitive issues and work collaboratively across the IC. Ability to develop effective professional and interpersonal relationships with peers and colleagues in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the IC, and U.S. Government and to earn their confidence and trust. 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 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 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 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.
