Senior Policy Advisor with Security Clearance

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Job description

Summary The mission of the National Counterintelligence & Security Center is to lead and support the U.S. Government's counterintelligence (CI) and security activities critical to protecting our nation; provide CI outreach to U.S. private sector entities at risk of foreign intelligence penetration; and issue public warnings regarding intelligence threats to the U.S. Duties Major Duties and Responsibilities: The Special Security Directorate (SSD) is the source for security policy advocacy, advice and guidance regarding security practices /procedures, security-relevant issues, and Security Clearance Reform initiatives. The selected candidate will; Provide an advisory role to SSD leadership on a broad-range of personnel security initiatives and issues. Research, coordinate and recommend proposed solutions to requests and policies in alignment with Security Executive Agent (SecEA) and IC equities. Orchestrate, direct, and draft Congressional correspondences. Develop IC policies in response to Intelligence Authorization Act requirements. Develop a policy for waivers submitted by heads of IC elements under ICD-712 and oversee the waiver process on behalf of the DNI. Create and sustain partnerships with other IC elements. Collaborate/Engage with ODNI Mission Capabilities Directorate on the creation and enhancement of innovative IT solutions to meet IC-wide requirements. Collaborate with other ODNI and IC elements to refine policies and procedures that improve personnel security effectiveness. Foster an open and supportive working environment consistent with all applicable safety, security, legal policies and procedures. Lead, manage and drive the ODNI core values of Commitment, Courage and Collaboration, and lead through example to ensure the efficient use of personnel and funding resources while maintaining ODNI commitment to diversity and opportunity. Lead and manage complex programs and projects that may include ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; ensure timelines, costs, deliverables, and outcomes are achieved according to approved plans. Engage and influence key stakeholders to support the ODNI's Key objectives. Requirements 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: Ten or more years of demonstrated success in senior leadership roles in government. Strong leadership and management skills as demonstrated by effective management of a complex organization in strategic business policies and workforce dimensions. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build and foster networks within and outside the IC, earn and maintain credibility and trust from senior leadership and subordinates, shape and influence the strategic directions of stakeholders and agency oversight. Direct the development and implementation of controls and policies to provide guidance to management officials, and coordinate internal and external initiatives to ensure alignment with key intelligence priorities. Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to collect, filter, and synthesize data inputs into clear, logical, and concise products for consumption by audiences of widely varying technical sophistication, as well as the ability to mentor others in the art of cogent written communications and archival record-keeping. Substantial knowledge and experience with Personnel Security and Vetting, with thorough understanding of personnel security policies and procedures. Ample knowledge of the IC, mission, objectives, policies, personnel security needs and authorities; especially those that pertain to personnel security reform efforts. 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: 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 , by unclassified email at , by telephone at or by FAX at . 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. A complete application package must include: a. RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity. b. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted. c. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.) SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" is used to verify to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position. d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed. e. WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT: Applicants from federal agencies must provide written endorsement from the employing agency concurring with the detail. Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. This post is for viewing purposes only. Internal ODNI Cadre Candidates must submit an application through the classified JobsDNI website. For current employees who do not currently have access to internal systems due to extenuating circumstances, applications should be sent to either (classified email system) or (unclassified email system) Detailee Candidates from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website. ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send their complete application package to either (classified email system) or (unclassified email system). Applicants experiencing technical issues may submit their application via email to either email system.
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