The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the development, negotiation, and presentation of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence to the President and the Congress. The CFO's three main responsibilities include resource management (budget analysis, formulation, justification, and execution), performance planning and evaluation, and financial management improvement.
Summary
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the development, negotiation, and presentation of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence to the President and the Congress. The CFO's three main responsibilities include resource management (budget analysis, formulation, justification, and execution), performance planning and evaluation, and financial management improvement.
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.
Lead, manage and oversee the efforts of a team of program resource analysts performing analysis on NIP budget requests and execution data to ensure accuracy and consistency with National and Intelligence Community (IC) strategic priorities, compliance with guidance, regulations, laws, and usage of sound budgeting and financial management practices.
Guide the development and evaluation of alternatives to address budget issues and provide structured recommendations to IC leadership in accordance with IC policies and procedures, and viewpoints from key stakeholders.
Initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with peers across the ODNI staff, Defense IC program elements, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to collaborate and coordinate on IC strategic priorities, issues/ opportunities, and inter-organizational dependencies. Ensure intelligence resources are aligned with national strategies.
Lead and/or participate in IC-wide working groups, committees, and technical meetings as required and provide expert advice and resource guidance as appropriate.
Oversee the development of briefings, reports, and presentations to organizational leadership, senior policymakers, and senior U.S. Government officials and provide expert analysis and recommendations that ensure IC strategic plans and programs align with
strategic objectives.
Assist in the development and application of advanced analytic methods and techniques to improve data collection and data analysis across the spectrum of mission, country and capabilities.
Identify, interpret and assess impacts of Executive or Congressional language on planned or existing resources affecting program activities and attainment of mission objectives.
Participate actively in development of strategic guidance (e.g. National Intelligence Strategy, Consolidated Intelligence Guidance, fiscal guidance, etc.) for IC programs and activities.
Oversee and manage the review and editing of IC element budget resource justification materials that IC CFO produces for Congress.
Provide substantive input to, and lead as required, the development of Congressional budget testimony, responses to Congressional inquiries, Questions for the Record, Congressionally Directed Actions, and letters, memoranda and reports regarding program, budget and execution issues.
Lead a team of professional staff, assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal and professional development.
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
Expert knowledge of IC, Department of Defense (DOD) or Non-Defense Departments, OMB, and Congressional budget processes and procedures.
Superior ability to conduct independent research, apply analytic techniques, and synthesize data to analyze complex IC program, mission and capability issues, and produce clear, logical, and concise recommendations and products.
Superior leadership skills to include the ability to plan strategically and manage multiple tasks and projects under short deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and superior oral and written communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and make recommendations to ODNI senior leadership on current and future Non-Defense NIP resources.
Expert ability to develop consensus recommendations and to solicit input from colleagues and peers; superior ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements.
Familiarity/experience with the missions, functions, and capabilities associated with the Central Intelligence Agency and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
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.
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The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
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.
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. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (in MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY format) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.
b. 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. Current Federal Government employees will be assigned to the position at the employee's current GS grade and salary. GS applicants at grades below the advertised position grade will not be considered.
c. 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 Intelligence Community (IC) must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.
ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send the required documents to include a Written Endorsement Letter (on Home Agency Letterhead) concurring to the detail to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or (unclassified email system) vacancies@odni.gov.
Applicants must have current TS/SCI clearances with polygraph or obtain one through their Home Agency. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) pm the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration.
IC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUP
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. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (in MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY format) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.
b. 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. Current Federal Government employees will be assigned to the position at the employee's current GS grade and salary. GS applicants at grades below the advertised position grade will not be considered.
c. 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 Intelligence Community (IC) must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.
ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send the required documents to include a Written Endorsement Letter (on Home Agency Letterhead) concurring to the detail to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or (unclassified email system) vacancies@odni.gov.
Applicants must have current TS/SCI clearances with polygraph or obtain one through their Home Agency. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) pm the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration.
IC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GROUP
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.
