Summary
The National Intelligence University (NIU) is the Intelligence Community's sole accredited, federal degree-granting institution. It serves as the intellectual hub for the intelligence profession, preparing today's leaders for tomorrow's challenges.
This job is open to
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
Incumbent serves as an Emerging Technologies faculty member at National Intelligence University (NIU), teaching graduate courses in the Emerging Technologies and Geostrategic Resources (ETGR) concentration within the Oettinger School of Science and Technology Intelligence (SSTI).
Incumbent may teach courses in military and commercial technology, research, development and acquisition, and technology transfer and counterespionage.
Incumbent will perform research and external engagement in his/her field of expertise.
Represents the University at ODNI, IC agency meetings, conferences and symposia related to expertise, and maintains active liaison with government and private sector civilian, military, educational individuals associated with intelligence.
Incumbent will serve as a thesis advisor and reader and may also teach core intelligence and undergraduate courses.
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:
Earned graduate degree from an accredited university in natural science, engineering, computer and information sciences, mathematics and statistics, or a related area.
Expert knowledge of the research, development, and acquisition components and functions of the Chinese national innovation system and their integration with Chinese civil and military policy objectives.
Experience in some or all the following areas: (a) evaluating or preparing analytical intelligence reports for senior US government or industry policymakers, (b) teaching courses at the graduate or undergraduate level, or (c) overseeing student or other research projects.
Expert oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to, and meets the needs of, diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives.
Desired Requirements:
Earned PhD from an accredited university in natural science, engineering, computer and information sciences, mathematics and statistics, or a related area.
Ability to read technical Mandarin.
Expert knowledge of international technology transfer and export controls, scientific research and development, system engineering, acquisition, or intellectual property.
Published original research in peer reviewed journals or other professional outlets.
Experience with Intelligence Community operations, collections, analysis, or applications; including military intelligence.
Demonstrated academic experience with teaching courses at the graduate level, conducting academic research and scholarship, writing and reviewing research papers and theses, and academic course and program development, including creating and evaluating academic assessment data and standards.
Knowledge of or experience with space missions and technology.
Below is a list of acceptable education (CIP code series):
11 Computer and Information Sciences
14 Engineering
27 Mathematics and Statistics
29 Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (e.g., Missile and Space, Low-Observables and Stealth)
30 Biological Sciences (e.g., earth systems, atmospheric, oceanic)
40 Physical Sciences
45 Geographic Information Science and Cartography
49 Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace S&T
Education
Master's Degree.
Benefits
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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 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.
Required Documents
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 DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (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 DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants experiencing technical issues may submit their application via email to either email system.
All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS//SI/TK//NOFORN level.
APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration.
Next steps
The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will be contacted ONLY if they have been selected for an interview.
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