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Communications Officer

Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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Summary

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.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/05/2024 to 07/18/2024
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$139,395 to - $181,216 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Reston, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
24-12472193-DNI/IG/MS
Control number
798685300

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive or excepted status; and all U.S. Citizens. Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps.

Duties

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The Mission Support Division provides management and administrative support to the entire IC IG office. The Mission Support Division comprises multidisciplinary officers with expertise in financial management, human capital and talent management, facilities and logistics management, continuity of operations, administration, classification reviews, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests, information technology, communications, and quality assurance. The Division also delivers executive support to the Intelligence Community Inspectors General Forum and its committees.

Serve as a creative and responsive storyteller who can effectively deliver IC IG's key messages to targeted audiences.

Plan, develop, and execute a comprehensive IC IG strategic communications plan that effectively communicates IC IG's mission, vision, core values, and goals to its partners and stakeholders.

Advocate for improved communication practices and advise IC IG leadership on ways to improve employee and external stakeholder engagement and communication. Seek out and identify proactive engagement opportunities that promote open and honest communication.

Strengthen the IC IG's brand equity across its partners, stakeholders, and in the public domain to elevate the organization's presence.

Plan, develop, and disseminate information to stakeholders using a full range of media and communication methods. Methods may include town halls, roundtables, principal remarks or speeches, Congressional testimony, workforce announcements, brochures and publications, press releases, and/or videos. Research, write, review, coordinate and edit communications materials to ensure consistent messaging, as well as accuracy, clarity, completeness, timeliness, and consistency with IC IG and ODNI policies and IC IG branding.

Coordinate with ODNI's strategic communications team, as appropriate, to coordinate IC IG activities, including internal communications, prepublication reviews, speaking engagements, email alerts, website content, and responses to media inquiries. Initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with other communication stakeholders, as appropriate.

Develop and implement training to inform IC IG staff on how to deliver the IC IG's message in a variety of contexts.

Identify, implement, and enhance communication channels and methods to promote the IC IG mission, objectives, and successes, including a dynamic internet platform and website.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
  • Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements:

Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, make decisions, and develop and produce complex public affairs information and materials.

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to conduct independent research, filter and synthesize data, and produce clear, logical, and concise products.

Demonstrated project management skills and demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously with high-quality results.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions; as well as the ability to integrate and build upon diverse opinions and earn buy-in at all levels.

Broad knowledge of the missions and functions of the IC and oversight community.

Ability to foster trust within the IC IG and with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to exemplify IC IG core values of Integrity, Independence, Accountability, Diversity, and Transparency.

Internal communications experience and technical writing skills.

Demonstrated experience providing executive support, to include drafting talking points for senior leaders.

Desired Requirements:

Formal education in a communications-related field.

Experience working with the media, including general media (newspaper and television) and web-based outlets.

Crisis communications experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

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:

The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance.
Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step.
Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Director/ Human Resource Management.

On occasional instances when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to but not less than the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum rate (i.e., step 10) of the GS grade to which assigned.

Relocation Expenses: For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.

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.

The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.

How you will be evaluated

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

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. w.

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