Clarification from the agency

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.

The ODNI is seeking a highly qualified applicant to serve as Chief of the Executive Engagements Group (EEG). One of three groups within the office of the Executive Secretariat, EEG is responsible for coordinating engagements (e.g., meetings with liaison, military, academia, private sector, etc.) and planning, coordinating, and executing executive travel for the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and Principal Deputy DNI (PDDNI).

Lead, mentor, and develop the team, comprised of high-performing officers, responsible for vetting, coordinating, and executing engagements and travel for the DNI and PDDNI.

Interface directly with the principals, and their staff, as appropriate, to clarify requirements and ensure expectations are consistently met without compromising quality.

Lead and provide oversight of the processes and procedures utilized to task, track, review, edit, and deliver timely and high quality read ahead material in advance of all executive engagements.

Interface, collaborate, and effectively communicate, both with internal (ODNI directorates, centers, and offices) and external (Intelligence Community) stakeholders, to meet mission objectives.

Lead, plan, promote, and share information and knowledge within the ODNI, across the IC, and with other government agencies, and in doing so, effectively organize, value, build, and leverage diverse and collaborative networks within these organizations.

Manage the executive travel budget and numerous agreements associated with executive support.

Supervise the team's efforts to appropriately organize, store, and archive records.

Oversee and lead staff in planning and effectively coordinating senior-level visits and high-level events ensuring security clearances, VIP parking, and building accesses are arranged, as well as researching and preparing background information.

Lead staff in planning and arranging sensitive and complex domestic and foreign travel documents and plan, prepare, and coordinate schedules, itineraries, passport/visa requests, lodging, and travel accounting; lead, plan and support the transportation of material and people.

Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development.

Conditions of employment

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

Experience planning, coordinating, and/or executing executive-level (i.e., agency director or similar) engagements, visits, or travel.

Knowledge of and familiarity with the ODNI and greater IC.

Experience leading teams to meet objectives.

Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships while promoting the sharing of information with partner organizations and various stakeholders.

Expert ability to listen, clarify, and communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and in a manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives.

Superior interpersonal, organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment.

Superior ability to anticipate requirements, demonstrate initiative, and seek/follow instruction and guidance.

Superior ability to manage sensitive matters and/or complex problems, making key contributions to group efforts, and exercise appropriate leadership and initiative.

Superior ability to develop effective plans for complex inter-agency projects, taking into account a diverse range of considerations and ensuring that the activities can be successfully completed.

Superior customer service skills and the ability to work with all staff levels both internal and external within the IC, other government agencies, private industry, and academia.

Expert interpersonal and team building skills to foster a collaborative work environment and to coordinate, network, and build consensus across the IC.

Expert ability to interact with a variety of individuals at all levels, including executive leadership, senior (SES-level) officers, and distinguished guests and visitors.

Superior ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and in a manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. 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.