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Office of the Director of National Intelligence Senior Advisor and Strategist for IC Learning in Bethesda, Maryland

Summary The 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. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the direction of advancing an IC continuous learning culture. Major deliverables include leading the development of an IC-wide training and education strategy, and guiding implementation; conceptualize, research, design, and develop a report on the state of IC-wide education and training; updating and improving on the IC training and education site and ICX Learn; creating and executing IC-wide learning events; serving as the government lead below the IC Chief Learning Officer for the IC Training Council (ICTC) to include crafting an annual report for ICTC, spearheading Charter requirements, and tracking and guiding related working groups; and leading the implementation of the New IC Orientation Program which includes creating a capstone event. Lead and oversee the development and management of complex Human Capital (HC) projects or programs that often require generating new concepts, principles, and methods to ensure their successful implementation within the Intelligence Community (IC). Advise IC and Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) senior leadership on the development, implementation, and management of complex HC programs which are based upon ambiguous guidelines requiring extensive interpretation and ensure programs are aligned with and directly support the IC's strategic mission objectives. Serve as an expert liaison; listen to and understand the needs of the organizations and tailor HC programs, methods, policies, and procedures to ensure they fully meet the organization's needs and overall mission. Plan, develop, and present expert, authoritative written products and oral briefings on significant and complex HC issues; ensure that written products and oral briefings are tailored to and in alignment with overall IC mission objectives and individual member needs. Lead, guide, and conduct formal analyses of the strengths and weaknesses of complex HC programs that require isolating and defining unknown conditions, resolving critical problems, or developing new concepts and methodologies for programs that are of major significance to IC senior leadership and mission success. Lead and oversee the development of strategic and tactical plans to support HC program initiatives; guide and lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of HC programs in response to IC directives and/or mission requirements. Lead, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with IC HC leadership, colleagues, HR experts, and ODNI senior leadership to share information of interest, explain the specifics of HC programs and, when appropriate, present, justify, defend, negotiate, and/or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues. 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 Mandatory Requirements: The primary competencies for this position are Initiative, Entrepreneurship, Partnering, and Planning and Evaluating. Please refer to the Leadership & Core Competency Resource Guide for more information. Expert ability to develop and effectively manage complex HC projects, assess customer requirements, identify dependencies, and manage and mitigate risks. Expert program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including a superior ability to conduct program assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop process improvement recommendations for the successful implementation of IC-wide HC programs. Superior ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives. Superior ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, mentor junior colleagues, and utilize strong organizational and interpersonal problem-solving skills. Superior ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, supplying or seeking information on HC programs and issues; superior use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders. Superior ability to listen to, clarify, and convey an understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions, and integrate and build upon diverse opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions. Comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analytical skills necessary to collect data, analyze it, and develop substantive reports. 5 Years of IC Experience Desired Requirements: Knowledge and experience in the IC learning space. Experience developing and implementing a strategic plan. Education 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 DNIDiversityWMA@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. 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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