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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage NCBC's Research, Development, and Integration program as a Program Manager who reports directly to the Chief.

Apply expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Economy Act processes and procedures to perform RDI budget formulation and execution functions.

Assist the RDI Group Chief in providing alternative approaches and execution strategies for the RDI program, establishing requirements, and allocating budgets to establish priority objectives, address projected threats, estimate costs, risks and tradeoffs, and identify/minimize resource constraints.

Engage senior IC leadership on strategic priorities, opportunities, gaps, and interdependencies to link resources to strategy; plan and communicate emerging strategic issues and trends, evaluate them in context of U.S. Government plans and make recommendations for improvements.

Provide technical reviews and expert-level subject matter expertise on proposals, with an emphasis on the nuclear sciences and nuclear nonproliferation.

Nurture collaboration across ODNI, the IC, U.S. Government, and industry partners through site visits and other outreach efforts to maintain an effective, agile counterproliferation R&D capability.

Organize and lead group processes to evaluate differing technical proposals and trade off requirements, costs, schedules, and practical impacts.

Lead in-depth, detailed analysis and evaluation of RDI investments to independently document resource utilization, efficiency, productivity, impact, and cost effectiveness.

Coordinate project execution and ensure good expenditure rates by performers.

Track project compliance with programmatic guidance to ensure timely completion and closeout.

Assist in leading internal knowledge management and external dissemination of research findings to appropriate audiences. In addition, manage the RDI collaboration website to facilitate communications and situational awareness among RDI stakeholders.

Provide education and training on RDI program process to all stakeholders.

Lead development of RDI policies, missions, plans, and capabilities, ensuring linkage to NCBC priorities, campaign goals, and overarching National Intelligence Strategies.

Analyze and evaluate (on a quantitative/qualitative basis) the effectiveness of current and planned NIP investments in meeting established IC goals and objectives.

Evaluate and advise on organization, methods, procedures, and resources (NIP and MIP) programs.

Approve/reconcile invoices from other government agencies that support the RDI program via Economy Act orders.

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:

Technical competencies associated with advanced and applied technologies and capabilities in support of the counterproliferation and biosecurity mission, with an emphasis on nuclear technology and nonproliferation.

Ability to lead efforts in synchronizing and coordinating the implementation of complex plans and programs.

Demonstrated ability to develop effective professional and interpersonal relationships with peers and colleagues in ODNI, the IC, U.S. Government, and industry, and character to earn their confidence and trust.

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on time-sensitive issues, to perform multiple tasks and assignments, and to change focus quickly as demands change.

Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication (written and verbal), and analytical skills required to effectively manage competing priorities while adhering to strict guidelines; and ability to work effectively, independently, and in a team or collaborative environment.

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in written reports, and to logically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate multiple sources of information for their inclusion in briefings and written documents.

Working knowledge of IC and U.S. Government programs and activities related to biosecurity and countering WMD.

Demonstrated experience in planning, leading, and completing multifaceted projects with many stakeholders who sometimes have competing equities.

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

Expert knowledge of and experience with the IC analytic organizations' structures, missions, priorities, and resources.

Experience examining program/project successes and challenges and making expert recommendations to improve products and services; superior ability to correct performance shortfalls and prioritize customer needs.

Working knowledge of Federal Appropriations Law and the Economy Act.

Desired Requirements:

Five years of experience with program management, financial management, strategic planning, systems analysis, evaluation techniques, or performance management or five years' experience working in international security, counterproliferation, nuclear science, or related fields.

Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or in international relations, international security, or related fields.

COTR Level 1, or willingness to obtain COTR level 1 certification within the first 6 months after EOD.

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.