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Engineering Group Chief

Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Summary

The Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Information Office (CIO) is responsible for advancing the Intelligence Community's mission by driving secure collaboration, integration, and information sharing; identifying and addressing information enterprise risks; and providing strategic leadership and oversight of the IC's enterprise architecture and enterprise information technology.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/16/2025 to 01/07/2026
Salary
$151,676 to - $191,900 per year

Not applicable to detailees

Pay scale & grade
GS 14 - 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Bethesda, MD
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
Multiple
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-12854394-DNI/ICCIO
Control number
852534900

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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.

Duties

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Support the ODNI CIO in the development of an IT service catalog with reference architecture, provide broad technical guidance to staff; and, depending upon assignment, supervise a small government and/or contractor staff.

Collaborate with the ODNI Cloud Team in support of delivering ODNI IT systems to the cloud.

Lead and manage complex computer engineering projects on behalf of the ODNI CIO, resolve requirements shortfalls, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; manage the design, development, testing, and implementation of technical and functional specifications; provide technical oversight and initiate, plan, implement, and coordinate activities throughout the life of the project.

Support the design of engineering solutions and alternative design options to meet customer requirements and provide guidance to junior engineers in the design and development of engineering solutions.

Deconflict complex functional requirements into underlying technical requirements and recommend "best fit" allocation of those requirements. Lead the development of technical and systems requirements.

Conduct technical research on such topics as operational guidelines, best practices, and international standards, and support ODNI CIO in the development of enterprise services Oversee the design, evaluation, selection, and support of development (e.g., SecDevOps) and production support tools (e.g., monitoring) and platforms.

Requirements

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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:

Expert experience in managing cross-community complex programs making impactful recommendations to enhance products and services, and resolving service failures while fulfilling partner needs.

Superior ability to balance responsibilities across multiple project activities, effectively managing transitions and adapting to dynamic customer needs in fast-paced environments.

Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a strong track record of working effectively both independently and in collaborative team environments, and demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior colleagues.

Expert ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of varied audiences with different perspectives and objectives.

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

Superior ability to develop or implement information systems security plans and procedure's Superior ability to perform thorough work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Expert knowledge of cloud computing, processes, and the service catalog, as well as how those service offerings combine to provide secure, cost-effective solutions that satisfy mission requirements.

Superior knowledge of DevSecOps and strategies for adopting DevSecOps at the enterprise level. Proven experience adapting Agile frameworks transforming IT delivery focused on products.

Experience: One year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). IT related experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT Certification). ITrelated experience demonstrating each of the four competencies (Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving)

Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks

Desired Requirements:

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

Expert ability to design and document system specifications and produce prototypes/technical artifacts to demonstrate design.

Expert ability to monitor trends in development, including the ability to assess the viability of competing technologies and recommend the adaption of emerging technologies.

Education

Bachelors Degree

Additional information

This position aligns to the ODNI GSIT pay scale, which ODNI is currently offering for IT Engineers, IT Project Managers, and ISSMs. Contact ODNI HRM for more 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.



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