Office of Civil Liberties, Privacy and Transparency (CLPT) leads the IC in its efforts towards greater openness and accountability. CLPT leads the integration of civil liberties and privacy protections into the activities of the Intelligence Community (IC). CLPT is also responsible for institutionalizing the Principles of Transparency for the IC. CLPT also champions the Principles of Professional Ethics for the IC : Mission, Truth, Lawfulness, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence and Diversity.
Summary
Office of Civil Liberties, Privacy and Transparency (CLPT) leads the IC in its efforts towards greater openness and accountability. CLPT leads the integration of civil liberties and privacy protections into the activities of the Intelligence Community (IC). CLPT is also responsible for institutionalizing the Principles of Transparency for the IC. CLPT also champions the Principles of Professional Ethics for the IC : Mission, Truth, Lawfulness, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence and Diversity.
This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. ODNI Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Applicants from federal agencies may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency.
Execute the Office of Civil Liberties, Privacy and Transparency (CLPT) duties as they relate to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and across the Intelligence Community (IC).
Analyze, evaluate, and inform findings, conclusions and policy recommendations relating to or impacting civil liberties and privacy.
Identify and address civil liberties and privacy issues impacting ODNI and IC policies, programs, and activities.
Conduct civil liberties assessments and provide structured recommendations for policies, procedures, and standards of operations.
Develop competencies, draft guidance, and establish safeguards to ensure the protection of civil liberties and privacy is appropriately incorporated in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs, and activities of the ODNI.
Ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements relating to civil liberties issues.
Review and assess complaints of possible civil liberties abuses regarding the administration of ODNI programs and operations, investigate any such complaints or information, and formulate strategies to address complaints.
Collaborate and liaise with the Civil Liberties Protection Officer, senior ODNI officials, and other key stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive awareness of status and/or changes to policies, procedures, and standards to protect civil liberties.
Evaluate processes and procedures to ensure personal information contained in a Privacy Act system of records is handled in full compliance with fair information practices.
Assist with policy development, clarification, and privacy protection implementation initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and other IC policies.
Establish advocacy initiatives to stay abreast of current policies, strategic planning initiatives, and civil liberties protection legislation.
Represent CLPT at meeting, conferences, and other public fora to exchange knowledge and encourage collaboration regarding civil liberties issues.
Applicants 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.
Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of federal civil liberties statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of the IC, law enforcement, and counterterrorism information sharing and privacy issues.
Extensive knowledge of international, state, and local civil liberties issues, including the demonstrated ability to analyze information and database technologies that may implicate privacy protections.
Extensive knowledge of research methodologies and legal practices to conduct research, interpret laws, regulations and policies, analyze issues, and draft findings, assessments, and make recommendations.
Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities.
Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills, including the demonstrated ability to conduct assessments, to identify issues and to develop process improvement recommendations.
Demonstrated skill in negotiating and consulting and superior judgment in applying principles to identify and solve problems.
Desired Requirements
Experience with-Government Privacy Policy and Law, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and Personally Identifying Information (PII)
Experience with Social Media Privacy and Intelligence and Open Source
Experience with implementation of Executive Order 12333 and/or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Additional information
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. A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at his or her current grade and salary.
A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.
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 classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 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.
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The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
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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.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
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.
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 in the cover letter if the applicant is unable to provide the two most recent evaluations.
c. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the position number in the subject line of the email and on each document submitted.
d. 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.
e. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
Applicants from federal agencies outside the IC must provide WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT from the employing agency concurring with the detail.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Applicants from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website. Applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should be sent to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or HRM-HR-OPS-VACANCY-TEAM@dni.gov (unclassified email system). All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
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.
OFFICE OF CIVIL LIBERTIES, PRIVACY AND TRANSPARENCY
Director Of National Intelligence
Washington, DC 20511
US
Next steps
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.
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 in the cover letter if the applicant is unable to provide the two most recent evaluations.
c. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the position number in the subject line of the email and on each document submitted.
d. 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.
e. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
Applicants from federal agencies outside the IC must provide WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT from the employing agency concurring with the detail.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Applicants from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website. Applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should be sent to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or HRM-HR-OPS-VACANCY-TEAM@dni.gov (unclassified email system). All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
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.
OFFICE OF CIVIL LIBERTIES, PRIVACY AND TRANSPARENCY
Director Of National Intelligence
Washington, DC 20511
US
Next steps
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.
