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.

The Senior Executive Management Officer (SEMO) is dual-hatted as the Chief, Conduct Personnel Resolution (CPR) and has three roles within the Human Resource Management office under the COO: The SEMO, Chief, SEMO Office, and Chief, CPR. Primary responsibilities include:

Lead, manage, and direct a professional level staff, evaluate performance, collaborate on goal setting, and provide feedback and guidance regarding personal and professional development opportunities. The Senior Executive Management Officer Role:

Serve as a senior advisor to the ODNI Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Serve on the COO Advisory Council and leverage extensive experience to provide advice and recommendations on delivering elite services that enhance the overall mission performance of the ODNI workforce and support the President's Management Agenda. Chief of the SEMO Office Role:

Lead and manage a small staff devoted to the human resources and training functions for all Senior National Intelligence Service (SNIS) officers to include providing the focal point for all SNIS officer matters and management of all SNIS assignments within the ODNI enterprise.

Manage the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of a quality leadership development and mentoring program that supports ODNI mission requirements, meets the on-going professional development needs of Senior employees, and aligns with the Presidential Management Agenda, to include developing a certification program for high-performing GS-14s and GS-15s who aspire to serve in future SNIS roles.

Lead the development and implementation of a formal ODNI mentoring program targeting ODNI leadership at all levels.

Manage, lead, and develop senior executive policies and standard operating procedures and activities that align with the President's Management Agenda and ensure compliance with all relevant Executive Orders and policies to guide and help create an elite and agile ODNI Senior Executive Service focused on ODNI mission accomplishment.

Administer a rotational program that encourages SNIS and high-performing GS-15 employees to seek new developmental and leadership positions every 24 to 36 months and assist interested personnel in locating new opportunities to advance ODNI's mission.

Review and identify low-performing SNIS personnel, offer assistance to help the employees increase their effectiveness, and identify for management options to address individuals who do not demonstrate acceptable progress for improvement. Chief, Conduct Personnel Resolution (CPR) Role:

Serve as the ODNI lead for resolving grievances and inappropriate personnel conduct at the lowest management level possible using ODNI's anti-harassment/anti-bullying policy (ODNI Inst 120.01), Grievance Resolution (ODNI Instruction 22.01), and ODNI disciplinary actions and guidelines, which use different fora depending on the conduct or issue, e.g., Executive Review Board [suitability or performance] (ODNI Instruction 30.01), Personnel Evaluations Board [security], etc.

Manage, lead, develop, and provide advice and guidance to ODNI supervisors on issues of leadership, empowerment, sound management traits, documentation of poor and declining performance, resolving behavioral issues, time and attendance issues, manager-employee interaction, new employee adjustments, and techniques for handling difficult personnel discussions.

Provide leadership and guidance while working with all parties and ODNI elements to informally or formally resolve non-EEO work-related disputes that involve matters within the control of ODNI managers and that uses a variety of methods including Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Conditions of employment

• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age.
• You must be willing to move to the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA).
• You must successfully complete a medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.

PROBATIONARY & TRIAL PERIODS

Employees newly appointed to the Senior National Intelligence Service (SNIS) are subject to a twelve (12)-month probationary period to assess their ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at a level of excellence expected of a senior executive. For permanent employees newly hired into the ODNI, the probationary period will run concurrently with the first twelve (12) months of a new employee's two (2)-year trial period.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) in your resume. Please see qualification section.

FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS

All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. Responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. Submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI.

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

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) listed below in your resume. RESUMES MUST NOT EXCEED TWO (2) PAGES. Resumes over the two (2)-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, educations, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your resume does not demonstrate evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. For more information regarding ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page on the OPM website.

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding
This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency
This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence
This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People
This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results
This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

ISCOCQ: Leading the Intelligence Enterprise
This core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Community's mission and to lead and leverage cross-organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this senior officer qualification is a deep understanding of the intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the IC's core values.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualification Review Board (QRB)) or your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Required Qualifications:

- Excellent organizational, managerial, and leadership skills including an ability to manage the professional development of staff employees.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to exert influence with senior leadership and communicate effectively at all staff levels, both internal and external to the organization.

- Extensive knowledge of ODNI personnel regulations, policies, and procedures and familiarity with the full range of civilian personnel policies as used by the federal government.

- Extensive knowledge of leadership development training programs, courses, and other instructional methodologies and demonstrated ability to generate and manage a leadership development program.

- Superior ability to manage, lead, and develop standard operating procedures and operational guidance to achieve DNI and COO goals and objectives.

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

- Superior critical thinking skills and the ability to prepare finished assessments and other written products with an emphasis on strategic planning, clear organization, and concise and logical presentation.

Desired Qualifications:

- Prior experience in a SNIS or equivalent senior leadership position (e.g. senior leadership in an IC agency or ODNI component).

- Knowledge of ODNI's organization and its senior executive workforce.

- Knowledge of ODNI internal policies especially as they pertain to personnel management, dispute resolution, and disciplinary activities.

- Knowledge of IC-wide Human Resources policies, programs and practices.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.