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.

Utilizes polygraph expertise to manage and/or conduct polygraph exams of the highest priority and/or complexity in conjunction with federal and ODNI standards to obtain significant noteworthy information pertaining to Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) guidelines and federal laws.

Exercises autonomy while adhering to all ODNI policies and National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA) standards and guidelines.

Adapts to the needs of the subject by utilizing expertise and specialized polygraph components (as needed) in order to collect physiological data required to conduct a valid analysis.

Manages and/or conducts high-impact, complex polygraph examinations, to include espionage-focused tests, Presidential appointees, Director appointees, industry leaders, and senior ODNI leadership, etc.

Utilizes expert tradecraft (i.e., Formats, Elicitation Strategies, Case Management, Briefing Requirements) to collect and analyze information in real-time, tailoring techniques when necessary to identify sensitive security and/or Cl related issues.

Conducts polygraph examinations and conveys executive-level verbal and written polygraph-derived information in a timely and actionable manner to relevant partners.

Manages and/or conducts objective chart analysis of data collected to derive a polygraph result.

Ensures communication of polygraph examination results through managing and/or mentoring, accurate and comprehensive documentation, and coordination with mission partners.

Approves and/or produces final written reports and/or provides feedback to others regarding written products.

Oversees and/or documents all corrective actions administered during a polygraph examination (i.e., component adjustments, instructions given, etc.).

Oversees and/or captures all information discussed during the polygraph examination and documents relevant dialogue in the designated system of record.

Oversees and/or conveys SEAD information elicited during the polygraph examination to internal and external senior leadership and/or partners as needed.

Collaborates with internal, external, and liaison to vet cases of mutual interest.

Implements and communicates direction from senior leadership.

Utilizes expertise to ensures comprehensive case preparation is completed for self and others.

Reviews records from a variety of sources {i.e., internal security databases, personnel security forms, etc.).

Develops a tailored case approach for self and others, informed by a thorough analysis of available data and documentation.

Provides case strategy recommendations to others.

Manages and/or leads collaboration with internal and external partners for case consultation{s), when necessary.

Provides comprehensive case summaries to senior leadership and/or stakeholders, when necessary.

Drives the advancement of mission capabilities through providing expert guidance, and/or managing strategic development and targeted outreach across the ODNI, IC, and USG.

Leverages expert elicitation and behavioral analysis to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of credibility assessments. Conducts expert-level quality assurance reviews of the most complex cases to ensure ethical and valid polygraphs are performed in accordance with ODNI standards.

Drives strategic engagement and outreach initiatives for PD, cultivating collaborative relationships with internal and external mission partners to drive mission success, leverage resources, and promote capabilities.

Influences testing standards by providing subject matter expertise.

Serves as a subject-matter expert regarding policy and tradecraft and ensures accountability and implementation of ODNI initiatives align with strategic objectives.

Drives tradecraft development for internal and external partners by developing and delivering curriculum and presentations regarding elicitation techniques.

Manages polygraph resources in support of programmatic requirements and mission priorities.

Drives workforce development and/or manages strategic resources across programs and/or portfolios.

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

Expert knowledge of interview and elicitation techniques.

Expert knowledge and appropriate use of ODNI and security databases and systems.

Expert knowledge of NCCA standards and SEAD guidelines.

Expert knowledge of polygraph instrument, components, and software.

Expert knowledge of physiology and psychological principals.

Expert knowledge of ODNI culture, structure, and resources.

Expert knowledge of ODNI, IC, and USG security regulations, policies, and procedures and state federal, state and local laws.

Expert knowledge of polygraph policies, standards, and guidelines.

Expert ability to apply sound judgement, navigate complex and/or sensitive discussions and remain calm in high-stress and emotional situations.

Expert knowledge of and experience in the ODNI, Intelligence Community, and CIS mission and responsibilities.

Expert oral and written communication skills and ability to produce clear and logical reports.

Superior ability to utilize critical thinking, analytic, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Superior ability to operate and troubleshoot polygraph instruments.

Superior ability to work independently or in a team environment and manage competing priorities.

Superior ability to compartmentalize and manage troubling and/or disturbing subject matter.

Superior ability to write accurate, thorough and objective reports.

Superior ability to remain objective and adhere to ethical standards.

Superior leadership, risk analysis, customer service and problem-solving skills.

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.

A complete application package must include:

a. RESUME: Resumes must be no longer than two (2) pages in length. Resumes longer than two (2) pages will be removed from consideration. 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. You must ensure the resume contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: job title; name of employer; beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), and hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. Additionally, include a detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills and responsibilities, to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable), and series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).

b. ESSAY QUESTION RESPONSES: The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question (please see questions in the Requirements section above). By submitting your responses to these 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]).

c. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.

d. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.

e. 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.

f. 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.

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