Summary ODNI established the Office of Economic Security and Emerging Technologies (OESET) in response to increasing demand for improved intelligence on the application of disruptive technologies and related global supply chains. Improved IC posture in this area is critical to enabling the whole-of-government response that maintains United States' economic and technological competitive advantage and ensures U.S. access to goods and services central to its national security. Responsibilities Support the Office of Economic Security and Emerging Technologies (OESET) by liaising and networking with policy agencies to gather requirements, facilitating dialogue between policy agencies and the Intelligence Community, and leveraging the Intelligence Community's analytic, collection, counterintelligence and supporting capabilities to tackle policymaker priorities; Support the National Security Council, National Economic Council, Commerce Department, and other major economic policymaking agencies as assigned by providing or facilitating access to intelligence products, briefings, and other types of intelligence support; Support DNI, PDDNI, DDNI, and Office of Economic Security and Emerging Technologies (OESET) participation in high-level policy and partnership (private and foreign) meetings with talking points, background information, and the results of relevant engagements with IC agencies; Support briefings to senior IC officials and other major stakeholders on collaboration progress, issues and challenges; Collaborate closely with other OESET and IC officers to coordinate IC support to economic policymakers at the tactical level. Provide OESET timely, actionable, and granular insights into policymaker priorities, challenges, activities, plans, and strategic goals; Support OESET in outreach to private sector partners in an effort to gain strategic and commercial advantage to benefit the economic and national security of the United States, and propose innovative solutions to resource shortfalls or inequities; As requested by leadership, represent the ODNI in national level working groups, committees, and exercises, including other governmental agencies and associated centers of excellence, academia, the private sector, and with international partners as appropriate Inform integrated national security response planning and IC strategy development; deliver on planned and ad hoc tasking for IC leadership and the policy community; fulfill responsibilities for ensuring effective alignment and timely implementation of specific portfolio efforts to flagship collaboration initiatives; and to that end, identify relevant performance measures, validate outputs, and demonstrate accountability. 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. Qualifications Superior ability to focus targeting and collection on coordinated intelligence gaps. Expert understanding of IC resource processes, prioritization processes, and mission management principles. At least four years of experience in the Intelligence Community as a collector, analyst, mission manager, liaison officer, or manager. Superior ability to develop path-breaking initiatives; solve tough problems; lead projects to achieve common goals; and experience in driving interagency progress. Superior leadership skills and ability to lead interagency working groups, build coalitions, and consider alternatives. Expert analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically; meet strategic goals and objectives; adapt views and approaches as needed; develop and coordinate recommendations leading to lasting change; and evaluate outcomes against requirements, goals and objectives. Superior interpersonal skills and superior ability to work effectively in both independent and in a team or collaborative environment. Expert oral and written communication skills, including ability to draft and edit written reports of varying length and complexity and to communicate effectively with audiences of varying seniority and expertise. Desired Requirements: Must list the Lowest Educational Degree Level (High School, Bachelors, Masters, PhD). Experience representing the IC in engagements with senior government officials. Experience in the economic security mission area. Experience with multiple portions of the intelligence cycle (e.g. planning and direction; collection; processing; analysis and production; and dissemination). Experience directly supporting non-military policy customers. Experience in the private sector or in intelligence roles that require significant interaction with the private sector. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as determined by mission specialty area. 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.
