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The Policy & Capabilities Directorate ensures the IC is best postured for the threats and challenges of an uncertain future, through strategy, policy, and capabilities development. Comprised of 7 organizations, PC oversees IC Human Capital; Acquisition, Procurement & Facilities; Intelligence Advance Research Projects Activity; Science & Technology Group; Requirements, Cost & Effectiveness; Policy & Strategy; and Data and Partnership Interoperability.
Learn more about this agency05/06/2024 to 05/21/2024
$139,395 - $181,216 per year
not applicable for detailees
GS 14 - 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Multiple Appointment Types
Full-time
Excepted
None
Yes
No
24-12409265-DNI/PC/IARPA
790023300
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this 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.
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) is an activity within ODNI, aligned to P&C. IARPA invests in high risk /high-payoff research programs that have the potential to provide our nation with an overwhelming intelligence advantage over future adversaries. IARPA addresses cross-agency challenges, leverages expertise from across the IC, and works transition strategies and plans with other IC partners.
IARPA is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, versatile senior officer to serve as the Chief of Staff (CoS), which is a key part of the IARPA leadership team. In this role, the Chief of Staff, will plan, manage, and implement resources and activities in support of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA). Responsibilities include human resources, and facilities planning; tactical execution of resources, and management of operational activities impacting the function and mission of the activity. The CoS manages the front office executive support functions, which is an essential element in ensuring the success of IARPA. This position provides a broadening experience for line officers or growth opportunities for any occupation. With IARPA's dynamic mission and a workforce with diverse skillsets and experiences from industry, other Government agencies, and the IC, applicants must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, an ability to multi-task, and superb written and verbal communication skills. Other responsibilities crucial to success include but are not limited to:
Oversee, manage, and lead the daily operations of IARPA and collaborate with leadership to ensure strategic alignment with the mission, goals, and objectives of the ODNI.
Lead, manage, and oversee personnel, training, facilities, equipment, and logistics to foster successful achievement of the organization's mission.
Oversee and facilitate human resources planning and personnel actions and work closely with ODNI/Human Resources (HR) to plan, implement, and monitor actions and new HR initiatives.
Manage and coordinate tasking responses, work activities, assignments, and projects internal to the organization, within the ODNI, and across the IC, ensuring the effective completion of initiatives and requirements.
Manage corporate communications ensuring workforce awareness of IC, ODNI, and organizational programs, initiatives, requirements, training, and other opportunities; facilitate two-way communications between workforce and leadership.
Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with other ODNI Chiefs of Staffs, Policy & Capabilities components, and within the organization to address issues that span multiple mission or program areas.
Manage and execute internal business management processes for the organization; ensure management and staff are kept abreast of emerging developments.
*Telework is available for this position.
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.
Bachelor's Degree
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 DNI_Diversity_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 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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/790023300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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