Summary

The National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center (NCBC) leads the Intelligence Community and the interagency to counter and halt the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems, related technologies, and expertise. The NCBC also serves as the lead for the integration, mission management, and coordination of intelligence activities pertaining to biosecurity and foreign biological threats

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.

Duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage NCBC's Research, Development, and Integration program as a Program Manager who reports directly to the Chief.

Apply expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Economy Act processes and procedures to perform RDI budget formulation and execution functions.

Assist the RDI Group Chief in providing alternative approaches and execution strategies for the RDI program, establishing requirements, and allocating budgets to establish priority objectives, address projected threats, estimate costs, risks and tradeoffs, and identify/minimize resource constraints.

Engage senior IC leadership on strategic priorities, opportunities, gaps, and interdependencies to link resources to strategy; plan and communicate emerging strategic issues and trends, evaluate them in context of U.S. Government plans and make recommendations for improvements.

Provide technical reviews and expert-level subject matter expertise on proposals, with an emphasis on the nuclear sciences and nuclear nonproliferation.

Nurture collaboration across ODNI, the IC, U.S. Government, and industry partners through site visits and other outreach efforts to maintain an effective, agile counterproliferation R&D capability.

Organize and lead group processes to evaluate differing technical proposals and trade off requirements, costs, schedules, and practical impacts.

Lead in-depth, detailed analysis and evaluation of RDI investments to independently document resource utilization, efficiency, productivity, impact, and cost effectiveness.

Coordinate project execution and ensure good expenditure rates by performers.

Track project compliance with programmatic guidance to ensure timely completion and closeout.

Assist in leading internal knowledge management and external dissemination of research findings to appropriate audiences. In addition, manage the RDI collaboration website to facilitate communications and situational awareness among RDI stakeholders.

Provide education and training on RDI program process to all stakeholders.

Lead development of RDI policies, missions, plans, and capabilities, ensuring linkage to NCBC priorities, campaign goals, and overarching National Intelligence Strategies.

Analyze and evaluate (on a quantitative/qualitative basis) the effectiveness of current and planned NIP investments in meeting established IC goals and objectives.

Evaluate and advise on organization, methods, procedures, and resources (NIP and MIP) programs.

Approve/reconcile invoices from other government agencies that support the RDI program via Economy Act orders.

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:

Technical competencies associated with advanced and applied technologies and capabilities in support of the counterproliferation and biosecurity mission, with an emphasis on nuclear technology and nonproliferation.

Ability to lead efforts in synchronizing and coordinating the implementation of complex plans and programs.

Demonstrated ability to develop effective professional and interpersonal relationships with peers and colleagues in ODNI, the IC, U.S. Government, and industry, and character to earn their confidence and trust.

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

Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication (written and verbal), and analytical skills required to effectively manage competing priorities while adhering to strict guidelines; and ability to work effectively, independently, and in a team or collaborative environment.

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in written reports, and to logically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate multiple sources of information for their inclusion in briefings and written documents.

Working knowledge of IC and U.S. Government programs and activities related to biosecurity and countering WMD.

Demonstrated experience in planning, leading, and completing multifaceted projects with many stakeholders who sometimes have competing equities.

Program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including superior ability to conduct program and management assessments, to identify needs and requirements, and to develop non-linear process improvement recommendations for implementation across the IC.

Expert knowledge of and experience with the IC analytic organizations' structures, missions, priorities, and resources.

Experience examining program/project successes and challenges and making expert recommendations to improve products and services; superior ability to correct performance shortfalls and prioritize customer needs.

Working knowledge of Federal Appropriations Law and the Economy Act.

Desired Requirements:

Five years of experience with program management, financial management, strategic planning, systems analysis, evaluation techniques, or performance management or five years' experience working in international security, counterproliferation, nuclear science, or related fields.

Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or in international relations, international security, or related fields.

COTR Level 1, or willingness to obtain COTR level 1 certification within the first 6 months after EOD.

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 DNI_Diversity_WMA[redacted], by unclassified email at DNI_DRA[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 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.

Benefits
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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
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.
Review our benefits
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 DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-M[redacted] (classified email system) or [redacted] (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 DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-M[redacted] (classified email system) or [redacted] (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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