Deputy Assistant Director for Supply Chain and Cyber Directorate


Job Details

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

  • Federal employees - Competitive service

    Current or former competitive service federal employees.
  • Federal employees - Excepted service

    Current excepted service federal employees.
  • Internal to an agency

    Current federal employees of this agency.
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

Serve as the Deputy Assistant Director of the Supply Chain & Cyber Directorate (SCD) within the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC).

Assist the Assistant Director (AD) for SCD in leading the implementation of the strategic objectives for SCD that are tailored in support of the ODNI Strategic Plan.

Direct and oversee processes and decisions in an ODNI enabling or support function such as policy guidance, information management, financial analysis, operations, R&D, etc.

Create and sustain partnerships with other IC elements. Lead the development and implementation of the ODNI Strategic Plan; oversee the build-out and execution of the plan by coordinating Mission and Vision Statements, Core Values, Goals and Objectives, and Integrated Initiatives; specifically, provide overarching guidance to the team and coordinate all phases of the effort with ODNI senior leadership at key decision points.

Lead and oversee the formulation, development, production and evaluation of a broad range of policies, processes, and guidance on supply chain and cyber subject areas, including mission enabling functions and intelligence oversight disciplines, and communicate these policies, processes, and guidelines to community stakeholders.

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 counterintelligence priorities.

Develop, evaluate, and analyze project proposals and action plans; determining impact on current resources, and forecasting resource needs.

Lead a professional staff, assess performance, oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal and professional development.

Interact with managers to ensure compliance and collaboration with policies which aides in developing the organizational culture.

Maintain effective working relationships with other ODNI and IC components and other government agencies to address issues that span multiple mission or program areas.

Ensure SCD's internal budget and financial resources are effectively and efficiently implemented. Provide timely and full sharing of SCD activities across NCSC and leverage ongoing activities to identify efficiencies and inform SCD's workflow.

Recruit, mentor, and manage the SCD workforce to deliver outcomes. Integrate ODNI cadre, detailees, assignees, and contractors into a cohesive team with a comprehensive understanding of current foreign intelligence threats to the US and our allies that actively develops 21st century solutions.

Provide staff guidance, assess performance, oversee goal setting, and give feedback on personal and professional development.

Mentor and encourage government staff to lead initiatives and gain career enhancing experience.

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:

Expert knowledge of and familiarity with ODNI and IC Counterintelligence and Security activities, missions, goals, and objectives.

Superior understanding of the executive/legislative decision-making process.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and demonstrated ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products.

Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively, independently, and in a team or collaborative environment addressing controversial issues.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically and identify needs, requirements, and develop recommendations.

Strong Managerial skills leading multidisciplinary teams of personnel including cadre, detailees, assignees, and contractors at varying skill levels.

Excellent understanding of federal budget, acquisition, and resource processes to inform internal resource decisions as well as federal acquisition stakeholders.

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 ...@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at ...@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-###-#### or by FAX at 703-###-####. 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

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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.
  • 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 ...@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or ...@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 ...@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or ...@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.

    Agency contact information

    Vacancy Team ODNI

    Email

    ...@odni.gov

    Address

    SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTORATE

    Director Of National Intelligence

    Washington, DC 20511

    US

    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.
  • Fair and Transparent

    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Financial suitability
    • Selective Service
    • New employee probationary period
    • Signature and false statements
    • Privacy Act
    • Social security number request
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 ...@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or ...@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 ...@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or ...@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.

Agency contact information

Vacancy Team ODNI

Email

...@odni.gov

Address

SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTORATE

Director Of National Intelligence

Washington, DC 20511

US

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.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request





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