Systems Analysis and Requirements Group Chief
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SummaryThe Policy & Capabilities Directorate ensures the IC is best postured for the threats and challenges of an uncertain future, through strategy, policy, and capabilities development. Comprised of 7 organizations, PC oversees IC Human Capital; Acquisition, Procurement & Facilities; Intelligence Advance Research Projects Activity; Science & Technology Group; Requirements, Cost & Effectiveness; Policy & Strategy; and Data and Partnership Interoperability.This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted serviceCurrent excepted service federal employees.
• Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agencyInternal to an Agency = Open to current permanent ODNI employeesFederal 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.DutiesMajor Duties and Responsibilities: **Open to a discussion on position location between Bethesda, MD or McLean, VA**This position is a leadership position within the Assistant Director of National Intelligence for Requirements, Cost and Effectiveness (RC&E) office. RC&E informs senior leadership decision-making by delivering objective analytical insight on future intelligence needs and fact-based analysis on strategic issues, capabilities, cost, and effectiveness. Based upon mission needs, constraints, and other technical and resource related factors this position is expected to: 1) Lead the IC's statutory requirements process, and 2) Conduct systems and operations research to assess program and portfolio-wide performance. As one of three Group Chiefs in RC&E, this position is expected to apply independent analytical, scientific, and engineering methods and procedures to plan, analyze, develop, implement, and evaluate systems/programs to identify capability alternatives and investment tradespace.Specifically, this position:Oversees the Intelligence Community Capability Requirements (ICCR) process, including leadership of the IC Capability Requirements Working Group (CRWG), in order to validate Statement of Capabilities (SOC) requirement documents for all IC major systems, and Enterprise Capability Documents (ECDs) for major mission areas.Provides leadership for high-impact, community-wide systems and architecture analysis, such as Analysis of Alternatives, Strategic Portfolio Analysis, Investment Reviews, and other complex end-to-end operational research activities to improve program requirements, capabilities, and effectiveness.Provides critical inputs into the Intelligence Community IPPBE and ICAM processesRepresents the DNI or Office at related fora and conduct ongoing collaboration and outreach with stakeholders and partners across the ODNI, IC, Department of Defense, United States Government, and oversight organizations (e.g., Congress and OMB), as needed, to meet mission objectives.Leads a professional staff, assess performance, oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal and professional development. Interact with managers to ensure compliance and collaboration with policies which aides in developing the organizational culture.Maintains effective working relationships with other ODNI and IC components and other government agencies to address issues that span multiple mission or program areas.Lead a professional staff in successfully defining and managing complex programs and projects that may include ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; ensure timelines, costs, deliverables, and outcomes are achieved according to approved plans.Perform personnel management 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.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a current permanent ODNI employee.ORMust be a current permanent Federal employeeMust 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. QualificationsMandatory Requirements:A minimum of 7 years of experience in operations research, systems analysis, or related quantitative fields.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically and identify needs, requirements, and develop recommendationsProven leadership ability to manage competing priorities, under strict deadlines, while maintaining a high-level of attention to detailExpert knowledge of National Security, requirements, and investment processesExpert ability to lead cross portfolio analysis, including community-wide Analysis of Alternatives and Strategic Portfolio ReviewsExpert ability to evaluate and integrate differing viewpoints into an IC perspectiveExpert oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex information and ideas to IC LeadershipBachelor's degree in systems engineering, operations research, systems analysis, modeling and simulation, or related fieldDesired Requirements:Previous experience briefing senior IC leadership, OMB, and Congressional staffers.Direct experience in operations research, developing capability tradespace, and conducting complex systems analysis.Master or Phd degree in systems engineering, operations research, systems analysis, modeling and simulation, or related fieldEducationBachelor's DegreeAdditional informationJob 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 InformationREASONABLE 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.

• BenefitsA 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.Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou 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.

• BenefitsA 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.Review our benefitsEligibility 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 DocumentsAs 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 fromschools 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 ApplyWe 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 documentsYour 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 informationVacancy Team ODNIEmail...@odni.govAddressREQUIREMENTS, COST AND EFFECTIVENESSDirector Of National IntelligenceWashington, DC 20511USNext stepsThe 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 TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  • Criminal history inquiries
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  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required DocumentsA 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 fromschools 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 ApplyWe 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 documentsYour 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 informationVacancy Team ODNIEmail...@odni.govAddressREQUIREMENTS, COST AND EFFECTIVENESSDirector Of National IntelligenceWashington, DC 20511USNext stepsThe 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 & TransparentThe 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