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Chief Executive Engagement Group

Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Summary

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Executive Operations Staff (EOS) spearheads all high-level activities of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) & Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI). Led by exceptional officers in a fast-paced environment, this group manages travel, senior-level meetings official functions, protocol events & executive correspondence. EOS experts also provide cutting-edge business analytics support for all facets of mission.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/21/2026 to 05/06/2026
Salary
$143,913 - $197,200 per year

Not applicable to detailees

Pay scale & grade
GS 14 - 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
No
Appointment type
Multiple
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-12942565-DNI/EOS
Control number
865990700

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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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EOS's Executive Engagement Group (EEG) is seeking a dynamic, innovative leader to manage a team of high-achieving individuals in a fast-paced national security environment. EEG provides twenty-four-hour support to the DNI and PDDNI for all travel and executive engagements. While leading a team of elite professional staff and contractors, the Chief of EEG will execute mission at the highest levels of government in direct support of ODNI principals.

The leader in this role will be immediately responsible for hands-on, critical coordination that enables travel and the executive engagements of ODNI principals. This entails daily coordination and collaboration, directing action items to appropriate ODNI components, Intelligence Community (IC) and military partners, select elements of Agencies across the USG, and liaison with foreign delegations.

They will support functions to enable successful travel and engagements, while leading a team that excels at assigning, tracking, and executing tasks, negotiating extensions to deadlines, anticipating impediments to successful and timely responses, and maximizing efficient communications with executive level superiors.

In close partnership with the ODNI's executive leadership team, the Chief of EEG will lead and coordinate the development of read-ahead materials and briefing books to prepare the DNI and PDDNI for engagements with the President of the United States, cabinet-level policymakers, and world leaders. This officer is responsible for reviewing these materials and briefing books for completeness and accuracy and ultimately coordinates the final dissemination and briefing of products to the appropriate personnel.

EEG's leader will provide training and continuous guidance to their team, empowering them to respond to taskings expeditiously while simultaneously preparing staff packages and correspondence for the DNI and PDDNI to the highest standards.

The Chief of EEG will establish and manage liaison relationships with ODNI component offices, IC agencies, and other USG organizations.

Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must be a current permanent ODNI employee OR must be a current permanent Federal employee with supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment (JDA). JDA applicants must be currently at the grade level specified in the advertisement. No temporary promotion opportunities will be granted for this position. The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Joint Duty applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Joint Duty applicants must have a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.

FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS

All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]).

  1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
  2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
  3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
  4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.

Qualifications

Superior sound judgment and critical thinking abilities demonstrated through leadership of complex projects and management of competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Superior executive level communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex information both in writing and orally.

Superior interpersonal, supervisory and team building skills to lead and foster a varied, collaborative work environment.

Superior collaboration and consensus building skills as demonstrated by the ability to work across multiple organizations and with personnel at all organizational levels.

Expert knowledge of the ODNI structure, policies, and procedures as well as the IC structure and member's roles and capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and in a manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of varied audiences with different perspectives and objectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree.

Additional information

JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL

Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.

SALARY DETERMINATION

A current Federal Government employee, selected for this position, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

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 Accommodations Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_COO_HRM_RA_ALL@odni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS 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.



Office of the Director of National Intelligence

You can help protect the nation at ODNI by working in an environment that provides our nation's leaders with intelligence they require to make decisions and protect the nation. We are integral to forging partnerships and building trust between all 18 intelligence agencies from the Central Intelligence Agency to the Office of Naval Intelligence. Come be a part of the team that ensures our nation's leaders have the intelligence information they require to make the decisions necessary to keep the nation safe.

Agency contact information

ODNI HRM HOST
Email
ODNI_HRM_HOST_Team@odni.gov
Address
EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS STAFF
Director Of National Intelligence
Washington, DC 20511
US

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