Duties

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Plan, develop, implement, and maintain a quality organizational training program that supports mission requirements and meets the on-going professional development needs of employees.

Evaluate, examine, and conduct in-depth analysis of current and future training development needs based upon an understanding of current employee skills, future skill needs, skill gaps, and mitigation strategies to address gaps, plan and implement initiatives, and define the direction of future training development.

Identify courses and training programs that are relevant to the organization's mission and make this information available to employees.

Oversee the development, identification, scheduling, delivery, and evaluation of courses, workshops, conferences, database training, systems training, and meetings that meet the needs of employees.

Support employee efforts to meet Individual Development Plans (IDPs) by scheduling courses based on an understanding of the key functions of the organization, and desired levels of performance for personnel to qualify/certify to perform in their positions.

Provide support to training program developers by applying detailed knowledge of the work and mission of the organization to produce training materials that may include organization-specific scenarios, case studies, supporting documentation, and other products that are used to create relevant and effective training materials.

Identify, evaluate, and select vendors to develop training programs that meet the needs of employees and provide direction, guidance, and feedback to these individuals to ensure that the programs they develop are effective.

Develop and continually expand personal expertise on the training and development needs of employees and achieve a reputation as a subject matter expert

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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.

Qualifications

This is an excepted service GS-14 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-14 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-14 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-12 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility.

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.

Extensive knowledge of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the larger Intelligence Community (IC) mission, operations, tradecraft, and capabilities.

Extensive knowledge of training programs, courses, and other instructional methodologies, including the ability to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate courses, programs, and solutions to develop required workforce skills and abilities.

Extensive knowledge and experience in applying adult learning principles and methodologies to the design and/or selection of courses.

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on time-sensitive issues, to perform multiple tasks and assignments, and to change focus quickly as demands change.

Demonstrated ability to work productively in a fluid environment with changing requirements and priorities; ability to support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers.

Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills and initiative in carrying out mission responsibilities based on senior-level guidance.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, mentor junior colleagues, and demonstrate organizational and interpersonal problem solving skills.

Knowledge of COTR concepts and principles.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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

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 Chief of Human Resource Management.

In some cases 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, and not less than, the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum step rate of the GS grade to which assigned.

RELOCATION EXPENSES

For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.

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.