Clarification from the agency

Internal to an Agency = Open to current permanent ODNI employees Federal Employees = 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 Center for Protected Disclosures (the Center) receives and processes whistleblower reports and supports whistleblower protections. The Center includes the IC IG's Hotline Program, which receives and processes allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse in the programs and activities subject to the IC IG's jurisdiction. The Hotline Program also processes allegations of "Urgent Concerns" filed pursuant to the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act, 50 U.S.C., § 3033(k)(5). The Center administers request by employees and contractors in the Intelligence Community for external review of whistleblower reprisal matters previously investigated by the employee's local OIG pursuant to the provisions of Presidential Policy Directive 19, Section C and 50, U.S.C., § 3236. The Center additionally provides outreach and community engagement on whistleblower matters to ODNI employees and contractors and supports broader IC engagement and training through the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as the Deputy Director for the Center providing daily guidance and oversight to employees assigned to the Center for Protected Disclosures.

Lead and oversee professional staff in planning and conducting inquiries into possible violations of laws, rules and regulations, mismanagement, fraud, gross waste of funds, and abuse of authority within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and outside the ODNI if the violation relates to the Intelligence Community (IC) at-large and falls within the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) authorities and responsibilities.

Lead and oversee professional staff in the development and implementation of investigative plans for the most complex investigations and projects by framing the allegation(s), determining elements of proof, and identifying investigative tasks.

Lead and oversee professional staff in the development and implementation of strategies for gathering and analyzing information and/or evidence, to include interviewing key individuals, administering warnings, oaths, or affirmations, collecting and analyzing high volumes of information, maintaining the chain of custody for evidence, and drafting and serving IG subpoenas.

Lead and oversee professional staff in planning and implementing initiatives to identify and make recommendations to ODNI and IC senior leaders regarding actions they should take to address violations of law, regulations, and other serious problems, abuses, or deficiencies.

Lead and oversee staff in planning, preparing, and presenting written documents that include reports of investigation and memoranda to management, and also lead staff in developing and presenting oral briefings for senior leaders regarding findings and the status of complex or sensitive investigations.

Oversee staff in tracking disciplinary actions taken on substantiated cases and corrective actions by senior ODNI and IC leadership regarding recommendations.

Lead and oversee staff in developing and presenting briefings that keep the DNI fully informed of fraud and other serious problems, abuses, and deficiencies relating to the administration of ODNI's programs.

Lead and oversee staff in planning and conducting investigations of complaints and other information indicating possible abuse of civil liberties and privacy in the administration of ODNI's programs and operations, as referred by the Civil Liberties Protection Officer.

Lead and oversee staff participating in joint investigations with the Department of Justice and other Federal agencies in alleged violations of criminal law involving ODNI or IC programs, operations or employees, in coordination with the appropriate office(s).

Provide oversight of resource management and performance management such as preparing and monitoring the CPD budget for travel, training, other logistical needs, and writing Performance Evaluation Reports.

Effectively serve as the Acting Director of CPD as needed.

Conditions of employment

Must be a current permanent ODNI employee.

OR

Must be a current permanent Federal employee
Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment.
Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements:

Broad knowledge of the mission, organization, and functions of the IC IG, ODNI, and IC.

Lead by example and exemplify IC IG core values of Integrity, Independence, Commitment, Diversity, and Transparency.

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

Superior ability to lead an investigative team, develop investigation plans, conduct highly complex investigation projects, and write reports to substantiate findings.

Superior ability to exercise sound judgment and form objective conclusions/recommendations based on empirical facts, evidence, and other pertinent information.

Superior analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, identify needs and requirements, and develop recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data.

Superior ability to examine information, identify problems, uncover root causes, develop findings and leads, and make cogent, actionable recommendations.

Superior interpersonal and negotiation skills, including ability to interview, negotiate, brief senior officials, and work effectively, independently, and in a team or collaborative environment.

Superior oral and written communication skills and superior ability to produce clear and logical reports.

Expert ability to direct taskings, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development at all levels of personnel.

Applicant must have at least 8 years of oversight experience in the OIG community with a least 4 years of Hotline experience. Applicant must have supervisory experience and must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-15 grade in the Federal service.

Desired Requirements:

A Certified Fraud Examiner certification is highly desired but not required.

IC experience is highly desired but not required.

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.