Summary
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) administers the Director of National Intelligence (DNI's) vision and direction to the ODNI enterprise. This includes synchronizing policy, plans, procedures, and cross-functional issues. The COO oversees all ODNI business operations, including such areas as human resources, internal policies, finance and budget, information technology, security, facilities, and information management.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
Open to current permanent ODNI employees
Duties
Accomplish complex IT projects or programs that may include ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; ensure alignment with strategic or corporate objectives.
Define and review customer and stakeholder requirements.
Follow plans and schedules throughout the life of the project.
Establish and manage liaison relationships relating to HR IT programs and practices with ODNI offices, IC agencies, and other U.S. organizations.
Serve as liaison with Chief Information Office (CIO) developers to ensure they understand Human Resource Management (HRM) equities and processes.
Lead, advise, and oversee the development and management of complex HRM projects or programs that often require generating new concepts, principles, and methods to ensure their successful implementation within the ODNI.
Identify and resolve issues in program plans and schedules based on a clear understanding of customer requirements and information on program cost, schedule, quality, and performance; provide substantive oversight of cost and resource estimates.
Provide oversight to integrated project teams to ensure projects are completed on time.
Effectively apply team building and coaching techniques, and exchange project technical information with team members and contractors at formal and informal meetings.
Develop and deliver oral and written communications on complex technical concepts, customer service and project information, tailoring ideals, explanations, and concepts to executive and senior management.
Serve as the primary POC with stakeholders and ensure that all HRM officers and stakeholders have necessary training, and that all ODNI processes are defined and integrated.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a current permanent ODNI employee.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
Ability to apply knowledge of ODNI HR processes in order to provide tailored responses that meet customer needs.
Ability to maintain and develop regular IC contacts for technical exchange and collaboration.
Ability to promote information sharing practices across the ODNI and/or the IC.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, and mentor junior colleagues.
Knowledge of ODNI/HRM and/or IC HR IT systems and networks.
Demonstrated ability of exemplary communication skills, both written and oral, and demonstrated ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products.
Demonstrated ability of exemplary interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and sustain professional networks across organizational boundaries to exert influence.
Ability to balance responsibilities among project activities.
Ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, adapting to varying customer needs.
Knowledge of IC HR/IT toolsets.
Knowledge or, or ability to learn, ODNI HRM policies and procedures.
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
Desired Requirements:
Knowledge of the IC mission, organization, roles, and responsibilities.
Knowledge of the ODNI CIO IT processes.
COTR Level 1 certification or willingness to get COTR Level 1 certification within the first 12-24 months of taking the position.
Project Manager certification or ability to get PM certification within 24 months of taking position.
Education
Bachelors Degree
Additional information
This position aligns to the ODNI GSIT pay scale, which ODNI is currently offering for IT Engineers, IT Project Managers, and ISSMs. Contact ODNI HRM for more information.
Reasonable Accommodations:
The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to 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_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. 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.
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.
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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 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 position number on each document submitted.
c. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
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
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)
Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS//SI/TK/NORFORN level.
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 30 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.