In support of its mission, the I&E Division conducts oversight of programs and activities within the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) responsibility and authority. The I&E Division conducts systematic and independent inspections and evaluations of ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) elements in accordance with the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, which provides flexibility to develop tailored approaches for determining efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of agency operations, programs, or policies. The I&E Division issues inspection, evaluation, and special review reports that are factual and contain evidence-based findings that are timely, credible, and useful for managers and other stakeholders. Conclusions drawn from findings generate recommendations for decision-makers to streamline operations, reduce unnecessary regulations, improve customer service, and minimize inefficient and ineffective procedures. They also improve the performance and integration of the ODNI and the broader IC. The I&E Division's multidisciplinary staff typically analyze information; measure performance; determine compliance with applicable law, regulation, and/or policy; identify savings and funds put to better use; share best practices or promising approaches; and assess allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
Plan and support comprehensive multi-disciplinary inspections, evaluations and special reviews of ODNI component, and IC element programs and other activities within the DNI responsibility and authority in accordance with the CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations (CIGIE standards) and Division processes.
Guide project execution to include the development of project plans, objectives, and the maintenance of project schedules.
Assist the conducting of project interviews, defining data collection requirements, the collection and analysis of data and records, and synthesis of information to develop findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ensure written documents, including inspection or evaluation reports, memoranda to management, and other documents comply with the CIGIE standards and IC IG and I&E Division processes.
Assist the development and presentation of oral briefings for senior ODNI and IC leadership regarding findings and the status of complex inspections and evaluations.
Monitor and assess the progress of corrective measures taken by senior ODNI and IC leadership, and provide substantive advice and innovative solutions to senior officials regarding implementation of recommendations.
Contribute to the effective conduct of IC IG and I&E Division operations, including identifying work process improvements and efficiencies to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate within project teams, and providing input to IC IG and I&E Division products, including the annual work plan, Management Challenges and Semiannual report to the DNI and Congress.
- 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.
Mandatory Technical Competencies:
Demonstrated ability to contribute as part of a team supporting the conduct of complex inspections, evaluations, special reviews, or similar activities, and contributing to the development reports and other products in accordance with established standards.
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, identify needs and requirements, and develop recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate issues, balance multiple priorities, and implement effective solutions to prevent problems that might impact timelines and deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to senior leaders and managers, external stakeholders, and audiences varying widely in background in clear and logical products that are meaningful, compelling, and relevant.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to foster trust within a team and negotiate, coordinate, and collaborate across the Federal government on complex issues and areas of concern.
Ability to lead by example and exemplify core values of Integrity, Independence, Commitment, Diversity and Transparency.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: Applicant must have demonstrated the required competencies at the GS-14 level in one or more of the following subject matter areas: inspection/evaluation or related field; analysis and production; collection management and operations; counter-proliferation; SIGINT; Science and Technology; contract; budget; security; human resources; logistics; or, an intelligence discipline.
Desired Requirements:
Oversight experience in the Federal OIG community is highly desired, but not required.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.
Salary Determination:
The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance.
Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step.
Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Director/ Human Resource Management.
On occasional instances when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to but not less than the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum rate (i.e., step 10) of the GS grade to which assigned.
Relocation Expenses: For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.
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 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.
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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.
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.