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.
This job is open to
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.
Duties
We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application.
Provide information, advice, and guidance to managers and employees on a broad range of HR issues/functions in one or more areas of HC subject matter expertise.
Serve as point-of-contact for resolving issues raised by management and staff by conducting research and providing interpretations of the appropriate HR laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or handbooks.
Serve as a focal point for a program or project in support of a corporate initiative; obtains support for the program or project by articulating program goals and objectives.
Develop and present recommendations to HR leadership and organizational managers on the best way to address employee relations issues, balancing the needs of the employee with the needs of the organization, and promoting the identification of a solution between the manager and employee.
Evaluate HR business practices/procedures and program performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and provide HR leadership with recommendations for improving performance.
Maintain electronic HR records such as personnel actions and organizational and position transactions to ensure accurate and up-to-date data and participate in special HR projects and/or initiatives to support the ODNI human capital mission.
Develop and present written and oral briefings to internal and external customers on HR issues and explain complex information to clients and stakeholders in a clear and consistent manner.
Remain informed and knowledgeable of new or revised laws, regulations, policies, procedures and operational practices; interpret implications of changes and revisions and recommend new or revised program requirements and/or other appropriate modifications.
Maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, HR managers, and customers as appropriate and use these relationships to share information of interest and explain the specifics of HR programs.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
- Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
Thorough knowledge of the mission, charter, roles and responsibilities of ODNI and/or of individual IC organizations.
Thorough knowledge of HC principles, concepts, regulations, and practices, and consultative skills sufficient to plan and manage HC functions for ODNI and/or IC programs.
Thorough knowledge of Federal, IC, and/or ODNI HC and HR regulations, policies, and unique authorities in order to address organizational/business issues and questions.
Thorough knowledge in one or more areas of HC Subject Matter Expertise: Academic/Professional Disciplines, Compensation, Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, HC Information Management, HC Strategy & Policy, Learning & Development, Organizational Design, Performance and Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Analysis & Planning, Workforce Engagement & Relations, and Work/Life Strategies & Benefits
Ability to apply specialized knowledge to resolve HR issues.
Ability to represent HC and ODNI in a positive, proactive manner and ability to manage competing priorities while adhering to strict deadlines.
Effective 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.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, mentor junior colleagues, and demonstrate organizational and interpersonal problem-solving skills.
Ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions as well as to integrate and build upon diverse opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions.
Ability to utilize critical thinking and reasoning skills to gather HR data and provide analysis of meaning/impact to senior management.
Knowledge of project management concepts and principles.
Areas of HC Subject Matter Expertise include (in alpha order): Academic/Professional Disciplines, Compensation, Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, HC Information Management, HC Strategy & Policy, Learning & Development, Organizational Design, Performance and Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Analysis & Planning, Workforce Engagement & Relations, and Work/Life Strategies & Benefits.
Bachelor's Degree or 3-5 years of specialized experience in fields such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial and Organization Psychology, Training and Development, Workforce Analytics, or other related disciplines.
Education
Bachelor'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. 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); Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. 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. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.
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. 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.
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.
Click "Apply" at the top of the page. Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJobs. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
- Classified or government sensitive information
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email. Please note that the acknowledgement email does not ensure completion of your application. You must ensure that you submit all required documentation.
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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