The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Directorate for Mission Integration (MI) creates a consistent and holistic view of intelligence from collection to analysis and serves as the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) principal advisor on all aspects of intelligence. MI integrates mission capabilities, informs enterprise resource and policy decisions, and ensures the delivery of timely, objective, accurate, and relevant intelligence.
Summary
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Directorate for Mission Integration (MI) creates a consistent and holistic view of intelligence from collection to analysis and serves as the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) principal advisor on all aspects of intelligence. MI integrates mission capabilities, informs enterprise resource and policy decisions, and ensures the delivery of timely, objective, accurate, and relevant intelligence.
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 National Intelligence Council (NIC) consists of the most senior intelligence analysts supporting the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in carrying out responsibilities as the head of the Intelligence Community (IC) and as the principal adviser to the President for intelligence matters related to national security. The NIC produces a variety of all-source, IC coordinated intelligence reports, including its flagship product, the National Intelligence Estimate, which represents the Intelligence Community's most authoritative statement on a key national security issue.
Support the National Intelligence Officer for Science and Technology (NIO/S&T) in this role as principal advisor to the DNI on global science and technology issues.
Provide expert assessments on collection and analysis regarding global science and technology issues, particularly emerging technologies and technology acquisition; prepare and coordinate background papers and briefing books for the DNI, the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI), Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Intelligence Integration (DDNI/II), NIO/S&T and other Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) senior leaders' participation in the National Security Council Principals and Deputies Committees, Cabinet meetings, Congressional testimonies, and Interagency Policy Committee meetings.
Lead the IC's production and coordination of strategic analysis, to include the preparation of National Intelligence Estimates, Intelligence Community Assessments, and other NIC products, on issues of importance to United States interests in global science and technology with particular focus on emerging technologies; make effective use of IC resources in analysis of global science and technology issues.
Collaborate with the Science and Technology Intelligence Leadership Council, the Scientific & Technical Intelligence Committee (STIC), other S&T Community entities (e.g. ODNI/Acquisition and Technology), to promote the NIO/S&T intelligence strategy.
Develop and sustain a professional network with IC analysts, analytic managers, and collection managers on emerging technologies, foreign technology acquisition, and S&T community management and outreach issues.
Brief senior IC members, policymakers, military decision makers, members of Congress, and other major stakeholders as necessary on global science and technology issues.
Review and analyze research and production plans on emerging technologies, technology acquisition, and S&T community management and outreach issues of the Community's analytic components, identify redundancies and gaps, direct strategies to mitigate these gaps, and advise the NIM and NIO S&T on shortfalls in analytic capabilities across the IC.
Review briefings and written products on behalf of the NIO, as necessary, ensuring that all products meet DNI tradecraft standards.
Meet all deadlines, fulfill all mandatory annual training and reporting requirements, and through your words and deeds demonstrate adherence to diversity and inclusion.
Establish and foster liaison relationships with academia, the business community, and other non-government subject matter experts to ensure the IC has a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies.
Develop the substantive analytic and management skills of subordinate employees and supervisors and contribute to the broader corporate mission of the organization. Represent the NIO/S&T in his/her absence at internal and external fora.
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
Mandatory Requirements
Expert knowledge of emerging technologies, technology acquisitions, and S&T community management and outreach issues, the related IC analytic community and collection issues sufficient to lead the IC's analytic production and identify collection requirements and gaps.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and management skills to conceptualize and effectively lead complex analytic projects with limited supervision, ability to work with and represent the Community when analytic views differ among agencies, and ability to work effectively independently and in a team or collaborative environment.
Excellent communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of leadership and all levels of expertise on science and technology issues, ability to give effective oral presentations, and to otherwise represent the NIC in interagency meetings.
Superior critical thinking skills and reasoning skills and the ability to prepare finished intelligence assessments and other written products with emphasis on appropriate use of structured analytic techniques, clear organization, and concise, logical presentation.
Strong knowledge of and ability to apply analytic, diagnostic, and qualitative techniques sufficient to produce authoritative finished intelligence products, and the ability to employ new methodological approaches to analyze information.
Expert knowledge of IC policy and procedures as well as an expert ability to maintain and develop contacts within ODNI and the intelligence and policy communities for purposes of exchanging information.
Desired Requirements
Master's degree in subject matter area, or closely related discipline.
Generally, twelve or more years of related work experience.
Education
Master's Degree
Additional information
Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C. area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.
Salary Determination: A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.
Other Information 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 Reasonable Accommodation Office Representative by classified email at DNI_Diversity_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.
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.
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.
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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.
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. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the position number in the subject line of the email and on each document submitted.
c. 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.
d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
e. WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT: Applicants from federal agencies 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.
WHERE TO SUBMIT:Applicants from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.
ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send their complete application package to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants experiencing technical issues may submit their application via email to either email system.
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS//SI/TK//NOFORN level.
APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents
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.
MISSION INTEGRATION
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. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the position number in the subject line of the email and on each document submitted.
c. 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.
d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
e. WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT: Applicants from federal agencies 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.
WHERE TO SUBMIT:Applicants from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.
ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send their complete application package to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants experiencing technical issues may submit their application via email to either email system.
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS//SI/TK//NOFORN level.
APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents
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.
MISSION INTEGRATION
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.
