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.

Independently manage, lead, and/or oversee data or tools programs that may include ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; ensure alignment with strategic or corporate objectives; lead the definition and review of customer and stakeholder requirements; ensure plans and schedules are developed and followed throughout the life of the project.

Provide oversight and support to the Financial Intelligence Research Integration Platform (FIRESHIP) program and platforms.

Working with commercial or government stakeholders, negotiate and draft data and tools MOUs to broaden IC access to information and capabilities.

Develop and communicate project plans and schedules based on a clear understanding of requirements and information on project cost, schedule, quality, and performance; provide expert oversight of cost and resource estimates; participate in budget planning activities and develop cost estimating strategies for future projects.

Develop, execute, and communicate spend plans and assess variances from cost and schedule baselines; oversee the reallocation of resources in response to change considering impact to cost, schedule, and quality of deliverables.

Manage and lead project implementation and quality assurance by effectively evaluating and monitoring cost, schedule, and performance, assessing variances from the plan, oversee the execution of necessary corrective actions; lead project performance reviews and control gates, gather important information, and make authoritative decisions about required next steps; oversee the development and maintenance of appropriate project documentation.

Plan, manage, and mitigate project risks by identifying the risk tolerances of customers and other stakeholders to determine overall acceptable levels of risk; conduct risk analysis to identify and prioritize risks; characterize threats and opportunities to determine mitigation strategies.

Based on assignment, may lead all aspects of contract management and oversight to include leading competitions and contract renewal from beginning to end; work closely with mission customers, organizational management, and the Contracting Officer (CO); serve as the Contractor's principal point of contact for technical management after contract award; direct and coordinate technical and program issues, establish objectives, develop requirements, establish schedules, estimate costs, develop budgetary controls, monitor technical aspects of the contract, and monitor the contractor's performance; work closely with the CO to assist in contract negotiations, including determining viable options for cost.

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:

Extensive program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to conduct program and management assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop non-linear process improvement recommendations for implementation across the Intelligence Community.

Demonstrated experience in providing leadership, oversight, and guidance to the effective management of multiple projects; in managing and mitigating risks, assessing customer requirements, identifying dependencies, and developing responsive project plans; in estimating costs and other resources using quantitative analysis to project requirements.

Extensive experience examining project successes and failures and making expert recommendations to improve products, services, and timelines; considerable ability to deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.

Demonstrated ability to balance responsibilities among project activities; ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, adapting to varying customer needs.

Extensive knowledge of agile development concepts and strategies.

Demonstrated ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions as well as to integrate and build upon diverse opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions.

Demonstrated ability to quickly identify and apply new technologies, methodologies, and technical languages.

Demonstrated ability to develop or implement information systems security plans and procedures.

Desired Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as determined by mission specialty area.

Experience: One year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Data or tools related experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT Certification). Experience demonstrating each of the five competencies (Attention to Detail, Time Management, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving). Two years of program or project management experience within the last five years.

Extensive knowledge of one or more computer disciplines/specialties (hardware, software, networks) or data; broad knowledge of other related disciplines.

Based on assignment, may require Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) Certification and proven track record as COTR.

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.