Duties

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Integrate and develop planning efforts for area of responsibility in coordination and collaboration with other U.S Government agencies.

Participate in partnerships with foreign, military, federal, state, local, tribal, and/or private sector entities; participate in collaborative activities with these partners in accordance with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) intelligence integration strategy.

Develop and communicate initial drafts of policies, guidelines, and procedures that support information sharing with partners (foreign, military, private sector, etc.) and develop a preliminary framework for managing the relationships between partners, the ODNI, and Intelligence Community (IC) elements.

Attend meetings and participate in IC and ODNI working groups, meetings, boards, and other forums to exchange information, develop recommendations, resolve issues, and implement specific ODNI policies regarding partner relations issues.

Develop and present initial drafts of briefing papers, meeting guidance, and other related information on partner information sharing issues, partner relationships, and policies for ODNI senior leaders.

Manage partner visits with ODNI leadership, to include advancing coordination with partners, developing drafts of meeting agendas, developing Memorandums for the Records, and monitoring the completion of follow-on actions.

Complete assigned staff actions and ODNI internal and external taskings pertaining to partner relationships in a timely manner; participate in partner meetings, interagency forums, and special events, and address questions about partner relations.

Cooperate with partners, ODNI components, IC agencies, and other government agencies in performing assignments; as requested, represent ODNI in interagency working groups, and in doing so, effectively recognize and build collaborative networks with these organizations. Continually expand staff officer skills and subject matter expertise to facilitate intelligence integration and effective coordination between ODNI components, the IC, United States (U.S.) Government agencies, and other partners, and in so doing improve unit performance and staff procedures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must be a current permanent ODNI employee OR must be a current permanent Federal employee with supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment (JDA). JDA applicants must be currently at the grade level specified in the advertisement. No temporary promotion opportunities will be granted for this position. The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Joint Duty applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Joint Duty applicants must have a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.

FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS

All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]).

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge and ability regarding key attributes of effective staff officers, to anticipate requirements, demonstrate initiative, and seek/follow guidance, and perspective.

Knowledge and experience in working with individual ODNI partners that may include foreign, military, federal, state, local, tribal entities, and/or private sector partners.

Develop skills to obtain knowledge of the ODNI and IC (e.g. intelligence policy, IC missions, and interagency coordination) to build and sustain effective working relationships and promote the sharing of information with partner organizations.

Develop ability to lead and support cooperative relationships within the IC, U.S. Government, and foreign partners in protecting the U.S. and its interests abroad.

Ability to develop collaborative solutions for issues of common concern with partner organizations; ability to manage sensitive matters and/or complex problems, make key contributions to group efforts, and exercise appropriate leadership and initiative.

Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment.

Ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions as well as ability to integrate and build upon varied opinions in a manner that encourages the development of integrated solutions and way ahead strategies.

Ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and in a manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of varied audiences with different perspectives and objectives.

Additional information

JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL

Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.

SALARY DETERMINATION

A current Federal Government employee, selected for this position, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

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 Accommodations Officer by classified email at [redacted], by unclassified email at [redacted], by telephone at [redacted] or by FAX at [redacted]. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.

Benefits

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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.

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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.