The Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (IC IG) was established within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) by the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. The IC IG's organizational divisions include Audit, Investigations, Inspections and Evaluations, Mission Support Division, the Center for Protected Disclosures, and Counsel to the Inspector General.
The Inspections and Evaluations (I&E) Division mission is to conduct oversight of programs and activities within the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) responsibility and authority. The I&E Division conducts systemic and independent inspections and evaluations of ODNI components, Intelligence Community (IC) elements, and issue factual evidence-based findings that are timely, credible, and useful for managers, policymakers, and stakeholders. Conclusions drawn from the results of inspections and evaluations generate recommendations for decision makers to streamline operations, revise regulations as necessary, improve customer service, and minimize inefficient and ineffective procedures. We also improve the performance and integration of the ODNI and the broader IC. Using a multi-disciplinary staff and various methods for gathering and analyzing data, inspections and evaluations typically analyze information, measure performance, determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and/or policy, identify savings so that funds can be put to better use, share best practices or promising approaches, and assess allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
Major Duties and Responsibilities (MDRs)
- Serve as the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for I&E providing daily guidance and oversight to employees assigned to the I&E Division.
- Lead and oversee professional staff in planning and conducting comprehensive inspections and evaluations of ODNI component, and Intelligence Community (IC) element programs and other activities within the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) responsibility and authority in accordance with the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.
- Provide substantive input to resource management and performance management such as preparing and monitoring the I&E Division's budget for travel, training, other logistical needs, and writing Performance Evaluation Reports.
- Oversee the I&E Division's annual training program and the development of employees.
- Approves basic concept and approach for inspections and evaluations, inspection plans, and staff assignments to each project. Provides guidance and direction to inspectors regarding appropriate approaches and techniques for IG work, project execution, development of objectives, maintenance of planning schedules, and the development of findings and recommendations.
- Lead and oversee the staff's ability to conduct interviews, define data collection requirements, collect and analyze data and records, and synthesize information to develop findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Directs the development of inspection and evaluation reports requiring analysis of complex programs/processes for assigned topic areas. Ensures that written documents, including reports of inspection, memoranda to management, and other documents, are written in compliance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation and I&E Division standards.
- Lead and oversee the staff in the planning, development, and presentation of oral briefings for senior leaders regarding findings and the status of complex inspections.
- Oversee the staff's performance in monitoring and assessing the progress of corrective actions taken by senior ODNI and IC leadership, and in providing substantive advice and innovative solutions to senior officials regarding the implementation and closure of recommendations.
- Provide substantive input to the annual work plan, Management Challenges memorandum, and IC IG's semiannual report to the DNI and Congress.
- Engage with OIGs across the Intelligence Community by planning and supporting joint work and offering meaningful content at quarterly I&E Committee meetings, and with OIGs across the federal government to maintain awareness of best business practices and current initiatives.
- Lead and oversee the I&E Division's recruitment program.
- Effectively serve as the Acting AIG for I&E as needed.
Certifications/Licenses:A professional certification in Project Management is highly desired but not required.
Other: IC experience is highly desired but not required.
Qualifications
Mandatory Technical Competencies
- Broad knowledge of the mission, organization, and functions of the IC IG, ODNI, and IC.
- Superior ability to lead teams through the development of written studies, conducting complex reviews, and writing reports to substantiate findings.
- Expert knowledge in applying the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation and other standards associated with the Federal oversight community to produce work products that are timely and of superior technical quality.
- Lead by example and exemplify IC IG core values of Integrity, Independence, Commitment, Diversity and Transparency.
- Ability to foster trust within the IC IG and across the IC with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
- Expert management skills, including the ability to direct tasking's, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development at all levels of personnel.
- Superior interpersonal skills to negotiate, coordinate, and collaborate with ODNI, across the IC, and with other OIGs internal and external to the IC and the Federal government on complex issues and areas of concern that transcend individual government agencies.
- Superior ability to lead an inspection and evaluation team in planning, conducting, and reporting on inspections and evaluations of complex intelligence activities within the ODNI and the Intelligence Community.
- Superior ability to exercise independent professional judgment in the conduct of inspections and evaluations and form objective conclusions/recommendations based on empirical facts, qualitative and quantitative data, evidence, and other pertinent information.
- Superior analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify needs and requirements and evaluate the effectiveness of alternate solutions, courses of action, and strategies to address complex, controversial, and multi-faceted issues.
- Superior ability to anticipate issues, resolve conflict among multiple priorities, and implement effective solutions to prevent problems that might impact timelines and deliverables.
- Superior ability to examine information, uncover root causes, develop findings and leads, and make cogent, actionable recommendations.
- Superior ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with ODNI and IC executive level officials, senior managers, external stakeholders, and audiences varying widely in background on inspection and evaluation findings and recommendations in clear and logical reports that are meaningful, compelling, and relevant.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Applicant must have at least 8 years of oversight experience in the OIG community with a least 4 years of I&E experience. Applicant must have supervisory experience. GS-14 applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-15 grade in the Federal service.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
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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, the ODNI hiring office will pay for travel by commercial carrier (economy class) or reimburse for privately owned vehicle (POV) mileage. If applicable, the candidate also will be reimbursed at a flat rate for commercial lodging and per diem.
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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 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. 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 or email at Phone: 703-275-1250; Email: Recruitment_TeamB@dni.gov.
Successful completion of CI polygraph and background investigation.
Successful completion of a ODNI medical screening.
A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
A complete application must include:
RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement. All applicants must address the Mandatory Technical Competencies 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 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 and on each document submitted.
COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
SF-50 (if applicable): 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 classifiedIC Applicant Gatewaywebsite athttps://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-listings?agency=ODNI. Applicants experiencing technical issues, or inability to access the IC Applicant Gateway website may submit their application via email to either DNI_COO_TM_HR_OPS_TEAM_B_WMA@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or Recruitment_TeamB@dni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants submitting via JWICS are requested to submit their materials to both zackern@dni.ic.gov (Natalia Z.), andburgeal@dni.ic.gov (Alisa B.) in lieu of the group address above.
Current Federal Employees within the Intelligence Community (IC) 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 Applying for a Detail Assignment:
A complete application package must include:
RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement. All applicants must address the Mandatory Technical Competencies 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 and on each document submitted.
SF-50 (if applicable): 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: Applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should be sent to either DNI_COO_TM_HR_OPS_TEAM_B_WMA@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or Recruitment_TeamB@dni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants submitting via JWICS are requested to submit their materials to zackern@dni.ic.gov (Natalia Z.), andburgeal@dni.ic.gov (Alisa B.) in lieu of the group address above.
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 or email at Phone: 703-275-1250; Email: Recruitment_TeamB@dni.gov.
Successful completion of CI polygraph and background investigation.
Successful completion of a ODNI medical screening.
A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
A complete application must include:
RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement. All applicants must address the Mandatory Technical Competencies 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 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 and on each document submitted.
COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
SF-50 (if applicable): 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 classifiedIC Applicant Gatewaywebsite athttps://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-listings?agency=ODNI. Applicants experiencing technical issues, or inability to access the IC Applicant Gateway website may submit their application via email to either DNI_COO_TM_HR_OPS_TEAM_B_WMA@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or Recruitment_TeamB@dni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants submitting via JWICS are requested to submit their materials to both zackern@dni.ic.gov (Natalia Z.), andburgeal@dni.ic.gov (Alisa B.) in lieu of the group address above.
Current Federal Employees within the Intelligence Community (IC) 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 Applying for a Detail Assignment:
A complete application package must include:
RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement. All applicants must address the Mandatory Technical Competencies 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 and on each document submitted.
SF-50 (if applicable): 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: Applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should be sent to either DNI_COO_TM_HR_OPS_TEAM_B_WMA@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or Recruitment_TeamB@dni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants submitting via JWICS are requested to submit their materials to zackern@dni.ic.gov (Natalia Z.), andburgeal@dni.ic.gov (Alisa B.) in lieu of the group address above.
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.
