The Office of the Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Strategy and Engagement (S&E) is responsible for aligning the Intelligence Community's current focus with future strategies to drive national security outcomes. S&E positions the IC to achieve the future vision by leading transformative initiatives and cutting-edge research and development; supporting and spurring innovations; re-imagining data management in the digital age and establishing clear policy direction.
Summary
The Office of the Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Strategy and Engagement (S&E) is responsible for aligning the Intelligence Community's current focus with future strategies to drive national security outcomes. S&E positions the IC to achieve the future vision by leading transformative initiatives and cutting-edge research and development; supporting and spurring innovations; re-imagining data management in the digital age and establishing clear policy direction.
Serve as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) subject matter expert to the leadership of the Strategy and Engagement Information Management Division (IMD), particularly with regard to litigation preparation and actions needed to meet the FOIA statutory requirements.
Support IMD leadership in the preparation of documents for litigation, including Declaration Statements for the Director IMD signature, working as a key liaison to the ODNI Office of General Counsel (OGC).
Advise IMD leadership on developments of FOIA provisions, interpreting any adjustments needed for agency implementation and administer guidance on reporting requirements to the Department of Justice (DOJ); support the training of IMD FOIA staff and organize regular IMD staff training at DOJ.
Provide oversight and leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures that result in the effective sharing of information across the Government while protecting Intelligence and Law Enforcement sources and methods, operational equities, and U.S. persons' privacy.
Provide oversight and leadership over the negotiation process for defining agreements with other IC and Government agencies in support of information sharing; plan, develop, and write Memorandums of Understanding establishing information sharing agreements with these components.
Continually expand personal expertise with regard to the development and implementation of information sharing tools, technology, plans, and policies to facilitate the cooperation and effective coordination of the Office of the Director National Intelligence (ODNI), the IC, and other U.S. Government agencies.
Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance in the preparation of briefings, reports, and presentations for ODNI leadership, senior policymakers, IC members and other intelligence consumers in a manner that meets their specified requirements.
Legal background preferable, and over three years of direct FOIA experience, including case management, processing and litigation preparation.
Significant experience working with legislation and interpreting statutory requirements for agency compliance
Qualifications
Expert knowledge the FOIA, including expertise on FOIA exemptions and redaction practices, familiarity with DOJ, and experience in the litigation of FOIA cases; knowledge of the 1974 Privacy Act.
Extensive knowledge of the ODNI construct, including ODNI component missions, roles and organization, particularly the OGC and Office of the Executive Secretariat.
Extensive knowledge of the mission, charter, roles, and responsibilities of the ODNI, IC, and U.S. Government agencies, and how these organizations can effectively cooperate in implementing information sharing plans and programs.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, orally and in written reports and documents, policies, plans, and programs related to improving information sharing across the U.S. Government.
Superior ability to analyze logically, synthesize, and judge information, as well as the ability to review and incorporate multiple sources of information in performing assignments.
Demonstrated ability in developing effective professional and interpersonal relationships with peers and colleagues in ODNI, the IC, and U.S. Government, and to earn their confidence and trust.
Demonstrated ability to balance responsibilities among assigned activities; including the ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, and proven adaptability to varying customer needs.
Education
None
Additional information
The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: 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 Intelligence Community Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Office Representative by classified email at DNI_Reasonable_Accommodation_WMA@cia.ic.gov and DNI_Diversity_WMA@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3799 or by FAX at 703-275-1217 . Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED IN THE 'HOW TO APPLY' SECTION ABOVE.
JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. If selected for an in-person interview, any travel or lodging will be at the applicant's personal expense.
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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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the position description and required MDRs and then construct their resumes to highlight their most relevant and significant experience and education for this job opportunity. The description should include examples that detail the level and complexity of the work performed. Applicants will also be evaluated on their narrative responses to the MDRs. The best qualified applicants will be further evaluated through an interview process.
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.
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.
APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Your application MUST be received by midnight on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration. To verify receipt of your application package ONLY, you may call 703-275-3799 or email Recruitment_TeamA@dni.gov .
RESUME: 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.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: Applicants are required to provide their two most recent performance evaluations. A justification is required in the cover letter if the applicant is unable to provide the two most recent evaluations.
VACANCY NUMBER: Reference the vacancy number in the subject line of the email.
COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
WHERE TO SUBMIT:Internal ODNI Cadre Candidates must submit an application through the classifiedJobsDNIwebsite.
For current employees who do not currently have access to internal systems, applications should be sent to either DNI_COO_TM_HR_OPS_TEAM_A_WMA@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or Recruitment_TeamA@dni.gov (unclassified email system).
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
External Candidates:
Key Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship.
Successful completion of CI polygraph and background investigation.
Successful completion of an ODNI medical screening.
A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI
A complete application must include:
a. RESUME: 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.
b. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: Applicants are required to provide their two most recent performance evaluations. A justification is required if the applicant is unable to provide the two most recent evaluations.
c. VACANCY NUMBER: Reference the vacancy number in the subject line of the email.
d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
e. SF-50: Current or former Federal Government employees must provide an SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record.
WHERE TO SUBMIT:External candidates must submit an application through the www.intelligencecareers.gov.
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Current Federal Employees Applying for a Detail Assignment:
Applicants from federal agencies within the Intelligence Community (IC) may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Applicants must have current TS/SCI clearances with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees. Applicants from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.
Applicants from federal agencies outside the IC must provide:
a. WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT from the employing agency concurring with the detail.
b. RESUME: 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.
c. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: Applicants are required to provide their two most recent performance evaluations. A justification is required if the applicant is unable to provide the two most recent evaluations.
d. VACANCY NUMBER: Reference the vacancy number in the subject line of the email.
e. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide an SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record.
WHERE TO SUBMIT: Applications should be sent to Recruitment_TeamA@dni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants submitting via JWICS are requested to submit their materials to both portifa@dni.ic.gov (Faith P.) and brookkl@dni.ic.gov (Karren B.) in lieu of the group address above.
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
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 30 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Your application MUST be received by midnight on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration. To verify receipt of your application package ONLY, you may call 703-275-3799 or email Recruitment_TeamA@dni.gov .
RESUME: 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.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: Applicants are required to provide their two most recent performance evaluations. A justification is required in the cover letter if the applicant is unable to provide the two most recent evaluations.
VACANCY NUMBER: Reference the vacancy number in the subject line of the email.
COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
WHERE TO SUBMIT:Internal ODNI Cadre Candidates must submit an application through the classifiedJobsDNIwebsite.
For current employees who do not currently have access to internal systems, applications should be sent to either DNI_COO_TM_HR_OPS_TEAM_A_WMA@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or Recruitment_TeamA@dni.gov (unclassified email system).
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
External Candidates:
Key Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship.
Successful completion of CI polygraph and background investigation.
Successful completion of an ODNI medical screening.
A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI
A complete application must include:
a. RESUME: 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.
b. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: Applicants are required to provide their two most recent performance evaluations. A justification is required if the applicant is unable to provide the two most recent evaluations.
c. VACANCY NUMBER: Reference the vacancy number in the subject line of the email.
d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
e. SF-50: Current or former Federal Government employees must provide an SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record.
WHERE TO SUBMIT:External candidates must submit an application through the www.intelligencecareers.gov.
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Current Federal Employees Applying for a Detail Assignment:
Applicants from federal agencies within the Intelligence Community (IC) may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Applicants must have current TS/SCI clearances with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees. Applicants from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.
Applicants from federal agencies outside the IC must provide:
a. WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT from the employing agency concurring with the detail.
b. RESUME: 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.
c. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: Applicants are required to provide their two most recent performance evaluations. A justification is required if the applicant is unable to provide the two most recent evaluations.
d. VACANCY NUMBER: Reference the vacancy number in the subject line of the email.
e. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide an SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record.
WHERE TO SUBMIT: Applications should be sent to Recruitment_TeamA@dni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants submitting via JWICS are requested to submit their materials to both portifa@dni.ic.gov (Faith P.) and brookkl@dni.ic.gov (Karren B.) in lieu of the group address above.
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
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 30 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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
