SummaryLead proactive counterintelligence and security activities across the United States government, integrating the instruments of national power to detect, report, deter, disrupt, investigate, exploit, and defeat foreign intelligence threats.
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The Security Directorate (SD) is embedded with the National Counterintelligence & Security Center (NCSC). NCSC/SD protects the nation's security interests by providing comprehensive security solutions and developing and implementing policies, guidance, and standards for personnel security, IC-wide and SCI security-relevant issues, and security clearance reform. SD also engages with government and industry partners to protect national security equities against foreign intelligence and security threats and advance the U.S. Government's risk management environment to safeguard against adversarial and insider threats. NCSC/SD directly supports the DNI's responsibilities as the Security Executive Agency (SecEA) across the Executive Branch and serves as the DNI's designee for oversight of national security programs across the Intelligence Community (IC). The Assistant Director (AD) of the SD will serve as the outward facing leader who represents the DNI, as the SecEA, and simultaneously represents the DNI's role as a co-chair of the National Insider Threat Task Force (NITTF) and the National OPSEC Program. The AD/SD works closely with NCSC leadership and the DNI to lead the directorate's mission and staff. The AD/SD will:
Lead Security Clearance Reform efforts, known as Trusted Workforce 2.0, to ensure the USG is best postured to recruit and retain a trusted 21st century workforce.
Represent the Security Executive Agent on behalf of the DNI.
Provide expert guidance and represent the equities of the DNI in interactions with the IC, Federal Partners, the Department of Defense, Congress, the Government Accountability office, and cleared industry on personnel security, physical and technical security, insider threat (InTh), and OPSEC matters.
Lead the IC in protecting national security equities against counterintelligence and security threats to diplomatic missions abroad and other U.S. government facilities worldwide; and oversee the provision of technical, analytical, and policy guidance to government, public, and private sector partners.
In accordance with ICD 701, the AD/SD has oversight responsibilities of the management of the DNI's IC unauthorized disclosure program, executes and leads the National Security Presidential Memorandum -28 National OPSEC program.
Establish, guide, and oversee ODNI and IC working groups, boards, and committees, as needed, to support accomplishment of corporate and strategic goals.
Deliver the necessary security policies, standards, and technical solutions to the USG to enhance their security posture. Evaluate USG-wide progress in meeting personnel security-related performance goals.
The AD/SD also ensure that the performance of the DNI's essential functions are consistent with DNI requirements and mission objectives; establish and coordinate policies and standards accordingly.
Engage with the media, private citizen interest groups and other elements of the public as required.
Perform, along with the DAD/SD, personnel management and supervisory responsibilities with a focus on building a high-performance workforce; promote team building and a collaborative work environment; ensure goals and performance objectives are understood; assess performance and provide timely feedback, recognition, and remediation.
Serve as part of the NCSC senior leadership team, advancing CI and security excellence across the USG.
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Conditions of employmentCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
- You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age.
- You must be willing to move to the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA).
- You must successfully complete a medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
PROBATIONARY & TRIAL PERIODSEmployees newly appointed to the Senior National Intelligence Service (SNIS) are subject to a twelve (12)-month probationary period to assess their ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at a level of excellence expected of a senior executive. For permanent employees newly hired into the ODNI, the probationary period will run concurrently with the first twelve (12) months of a new employee's two (2)-year trial period.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) in your resume. Please see qualification section.
FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONSAll applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. Responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. Submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI.
- How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
- In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
- How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
- How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
QualificationsEstablish, guide, and oversee ODNI and IC working groups, boards, and committees, as needed, to support accomplishment of corporate and strategic goals.
Deliver the necessary security policies, standards, and technical solutions to the USG to enhance their security posture. Evaluate USG-wide progress in meeting personnel security-related performance goals.
The AD/SD also ensure that the performance of the DNI's essential functions are consistent with DNI requirements and mission objectives; establish and coordinate policies and standards accordingly.
Engage with the media, private citizen interest groups and other elements of the public as required.
Perform, along with the DAD/SD, personnel management and supervisory responsibilities with a focus on building a high-performance workforce; promote team building and a collaborative work environment; ensure goals and performance objectives are understood; assess performance and provide timely feedback, recognition, and remediation.
Serve as part of the NCSC senior leadership team, advancing CI and security excellence across the USG.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) listed below in your resume. RESUMES MUST NOT EXCEED TWO (2) PAGES. Resumes over the two (2)-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, educations, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your resume does not demonstrate evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. For more information regarding ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page on the OPM website.
ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American FoundingThis core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2: Driving EfficiencyThis core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
ECQ 3: Merit and CompetenceThis core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4: Leading PeopleThis core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5: Achieving ResultsThis core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
ISCOCQ: Leading the Intelligence EnterpriseThis core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Community's mission and to lead and leverage cross-organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this senior officer qualification is a deep understanding of the intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the IC's core values.
Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualification Review Board (QRB)) or your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
EducationBachelor's degree
Additional informationJOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL: Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.
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.
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