Location: Mc Lean,VA, USA
Summary
The Office of Strategic Communications is the trusted voice of the ODNI. We are transforming the way the ODNI engages with the public, the media, and the workforce while investing in our employees. This position gives you the chance to do what all of those movie producers and writers wish they could - tell the Intelligence Community story from the inside. We are seeking creative, dynamic and forward thinking communicators to develop and deliver our story to a wide range of audiences.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
12/02/2024 to 12/30/2024
* Salary
$139,395 - $191,900 per year
Not applicable for detailees
* Pay scale & grade
GS 14 - 15
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* McLean, VA
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
* 1035 Public Affairs
* Supervisory status
Yes
* Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
* Drug test
No
* Financial disclosure
No
* Bargaining unit status
No
* Announcement number
25-12628440-DNI/SC
* Control number
821668900
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This job is open to
* Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
* Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
* Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the 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.
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Duties
The Office of Strategic Communications is the trusted voice of the ODNI. We are transforming the way the ODNI engages with the public, the media, and the workforce while investing in every one of our employees. We tell today's intelligence stories to support tomorrow's mission.
The Office of Strategic Communications is charged with positioning the IC for the future through consistent and focused messaging and engagement that clearly communicates the vision, mission and direction of the IC over the next 5-10 years. The IC's mission is the subject of Hollywood movies, drama series, and front-page news.
This position gives you the chance to do what all of those producers, writers, and journalists wish they could - tell the IC story from the inside. We are seeking creative, dynamic and forward-thinking communications officers to develop and deliver communications to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
The Press Secretary leads and oversees the implementation of all external ODNI media engagements to enhance understanding and transparency of the ODNI and Intelligence Community's respective missions, goals and strategies. The Press Secretary reports to the Deputy Assistant DNI for Strategic Communications (Operations).
Serve as principal media spokesperson for the ODNI; prepare and facilitate public quotes for ODNI leaders and subject matter experts for print, web, radio or television media interviews.
Lead a staff of communications professionals to provide ODNI leaders and components with substantive counsel on proactive external communications strategies.
Lead the development of communication plans, news releases, media advisories, public affairs guidance, and responses to inquiries from United States (U.S.) and international media; develop news releases and other publicly releasable documents in accordance with approved style guide, e.g. Associated Press Stylebook.
Use metrics to gauge the success of communication strategies and public engagements.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with staff in other communications organizations in the Intelligence Community (IC), and, as appropriate, members of the media, community leaders, policy groups, and/or concerned constituencies to provide information about ODNI mission, programs, and activities.
Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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.
Qualifications
Expert knowledge of the ODNI, IC, Congress, and the overall national security apparatus.
Expert experience in media relations, public relations, or serving as a press secretary in U.S. government, or relevant private sector work.
Superior ability to design and implement innovative and successful communication strategies for IC initiatives and programs.
Superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to conduct and lead independent research, filter and synthesize data, and produce clear, logical, and concise products.
Expertise in crisis communications.
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a variety of audiences and convey information to a variety of audiences with different levels of comprehension of ODNI's mission, vision and goals.
Superior ability to build and sustain professional networks-including across the IC analytic and strategic communications communities-in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment, and to manage competing priorities.
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically and to develop and produce complex public affairs information and materials.
Superior ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail; superior ability to work effectively with ODNI's senior leaders in a high profile and demanding office.
The job requires the incumbent to hold a TS/SCI security clearance.
Education
Bachelor's degree.
Additional information
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 ...@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at ...@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-###-#### or by FAX at 703-###-####. 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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* 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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
* 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.
* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
* How to Apply
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 ...@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or ...@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 ...@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or ...@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.
Agency contact information
Vacancy Team ODNI
Email ...@odni.gov
Address STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Director Of National Intelligence
Washington, DC 20511
US
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Next steps
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.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Required Documents
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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How to Apply
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 ...@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or ...@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 ...@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or ...@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.
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Agency contact information
Vacancy Team ODNI
Email ...@odni.gov
Address STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Director Of National Intelligence
Washington, DC 20511
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
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.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Help
Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
12/02/2024 to 12/30/2024
* Salary
$139,395 - $191,900 per year
Not applicable for detailees
* Pay scale & grade
GS 14 - 15
* Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* McLean, VA
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Multiple Appointment Types
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
* 1035 Public Affairs
* Supervisory status
Yes
* Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
* Drug test
No
* Financial disclosure
No
* Bargaining unit status
No
* Announcement number
25-12628440-DNI/SC
* Control number
821668900
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/821668900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.