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SWR Director for Strategy

Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Summary

The ODNI SWR Program Management Office (PMO) is a cross functional program that spans the interagency. SWR's mission is to identify solutions to some of the most vexing challenges the U.S. Government faces from our adversaries. The ODNI SWR PMO works collaboratively with the USG Inter-agency to identify and mitigate threats to U.S. interests.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/14/2026 to 01/21/2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$169,279 to - $197,200 per year

Not applicable for detailees

Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
McLean, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-12865821-DNI/MI/SWR
Control number
854457900

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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 Director for Effects will lead our team in developing and executing innovative strategies across the SWR Enterprise.

The Director will be responsible for overseeing various functions, including strategy development, execution & program integration, assessments, and technical direction.

This role will require a strong leader with a broad background, who can manage a diverse team and foster collaboration across different departments.

Lead and oversee the planning, development, and evaluation of the related strategic planning documents in support of U.S. Government agencies' national security and foreign policy interests and programs.

Develop near/mid/long term strategy documents that provide guidance to needs/requirements and resource/investment planning and programming staff elements and activities.

Lead and oversee efforts to engage senior IC leadership on strategic priorities, intelligence needs and gaps, and cross-IC interdependencies in order to link resources to strategy. Partner with ODNI staff, Functional, Mission, and Enterprise Managers, and IC elements to promote implementation of mission and enterprise objectives.

Lead and oversee the planning and completion of assessments to evaluate IC progress towards mission and enterprise objectives and determine how well the IC is postured for future environments.

Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve desired effects, leading a team of government and contractors in analyzing complex problems and identifying opportunities for strategic impact.

Manage a team of strategy professionals in designing, testing, and refining strategic plans. Integrate programs and activities across different departments and teams to achieve desired effects.

Routinely measure the effects of activities and contribute resulting to our annual assessment. Identify and work to integrate capabilities into strategic planning.

Serve as COTR.

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:

Expert knowledge of IC organizations' missions in order to develop the national-level strategies and policies necessary to support U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.

Expert leadership experience and analytic expertise to support strategy and policy development, strategic planning and implementation efforts.

Superior ability to identify emerging trends and strategic issues and incorporate these in developing strategic plans for the organization.

Expert ability to evaluate strategic trends, strategy and implementation plans, results, and programmatic data, propose innovative solutions, and implement change

Highly developed networking skills and experience working with multiple Directorates, Mission Centers, Offices across the IC.

Superior ability to think creatively, operate independently, and closely integrate efforts with counterparts.

Desired Requirements:

Strong understanding of strategic planning, program integration, and assessment, with a focus on operational activities.

Extensive experience with Non-Title 50 USG agencies and/or joint operational environments.

COTR certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree.

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.

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. w.

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