Qureos Mentor

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p>Lead proactive counterintelligence and security activities across the United States government, integrating the instruments of national power to detect, report, deter, disrupt, investigate, exploit, and defeat foreign intelligence threats.</p>
<p>Learn more about this agency</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
</div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h3>
<p>Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive or excepted status; and all U.S. Citizens. Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p>The NCSC/Security Directorate (SD) protects the nation's security interests by providing comprehensive security solutions. SD develops and implements policies, guidance, and standards for personnel security, IC-wide and SCI security-relevant issues, and security clearance reform. SD also engages with government and industry partners to protect national security equities against foreign intelligence and security threats and advance the U.S. Government's risk management environment to safeguard against adversarial and insider threats. The NCSC/SD directly supports the DNI's responsibilities as the Security Executive Agency (SecEA) across the Executive Branch and serves as the DNI's designee for oversight of national security programs across the Intelligence Community (IC). The SD, Personnel Security Policy Officer, is responsible for supporting the Chief in leading the successful formulation, development, coordination, production, and evaluation of executive-level security-policies, processes, and guidance in support of the NCSC mission, enabling functions, and the intelligence disciplines. The Policy Officer is also responsible for the communicating, coordinating, and supporting implementation of these policies and guidance across the Executive Branch, including IC Stakeholders.<br>
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The selected candidate will:<br>
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Support the formulation, development, production, and evaluation of a broad range of policies processes, and guidance on Security-related topics including mission enabling functions, and intelligence oversight disciplines.<br>
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Initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, experts, IC members, and policy committees and use these relationships to share information of IC interest; attend internal and external training, seminars, or conferences on broad intelligence topics or more strategic subject areas.<br>
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Plan, develop, and provide substantive intelligence briefings, presentations, reports, and other materials to inform senior leadership and other stakeholders on policy issues.<br>
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Plan, research, produce, and communicate trends and developments to organizational leadership, senior policymakers, and other senior U.S. Government officials.<br>
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Plan, develop and promote communications that increase stakeholders', consumers', IC colleagues', and USG executive agents' overall understanding of USG and IC policies, processes, and procedures to promote mission effectiveness.<br>
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Plan and develop communications and reports that address Executive Branch taskings, Congressional hearings, and executive-level briefings; explain organizational equities to the IC and other government agencies at meetings, conferences, and other public fora.<br>
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Conduct substantive reviews of an extensive volume of written materials and contribute to written and verbal products including congressional testimony or responses to inquiries, senior-level issue papers or briefings, and letters and memoranda.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<ul><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States</li>
<li>Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.</li>
<li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)</li>
<li>Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.</li>
<li>A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p><b>FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS</b><br>
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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]).
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<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
</div>Mandatory Requirements:<br>
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Extensive knowledge of IC and related USG policies, directives, and standard operating procedures and ability to develop a broad range of IC-wide policies, processes, and guidelines.<br>
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Extensive knowledge of the USG and its IC components, missions, and interrelationships and experience working either with or in a major USG or IC organization; thorough understanding of the authorities, roles, and responsibilities of the organizations within the IC community.<br>
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Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of ODNI and IC organizations and relevant customer organizations or operations (e.g., intelligence disciplines, military, policymakers, and law enforcement) in order to effectively address their national intelligence requirements and provide appropriate policy responses to meet IC needs.<br>
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Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment effectively with senior officials, management, teams, and colleagues.<br>
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Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with ability to articulate complex intelligence issues to a wide audience, including the ability to write policy or analytic products for the senior USG officials and the IC workforce.<br>
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Demonstrated ability to build and sustain professional networks and collaborate with both management and staff to continuously improve community relationships, products, and services.<br>
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Demonstrated project leadership capabilities, including the ability to effectively coordinate business processes, deliver within time constraints, manage competing priorities, and adjust quickly to deal with time sensitive requirements.<br>
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Knowledge of personnel security disciplines.<br>
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Knowledge of current National-level security-related topics such as Trusted Workforce 2.0, clearance process timelines, reciprocal recognition of security clearances and access approvals, and security business practices.<br>
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Experience as a contributor to government-wide initiatives and achieving improvements.
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>Bachelor's degree
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<div><div><p><b>JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL</b><br>
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Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.<br>
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<b>SALARY DETERMINATION</b><br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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<b>RELOCATION EXPENSES</b><br>
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For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.<br>
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<b>REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
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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 Accommodations Office Representative by email at DNI_COO_HRM_RA_ALL@odni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. <i>PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.</i><br>
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The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.</p></div></div><br>
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<p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>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.
</p><p></p><p>Review our benefits
</p><div><p>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.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p>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.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p>A complete application package must include:<br>
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a. <b>RESUME:</b> Resumes must be no longer than two (2) pages in length. Resumes longer than two (2) pages will be removed from consideration. 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. You must ensure the resume contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: job title; name of employer; beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), and hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. Additionally, include a detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills and responsibilities, to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable), and series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).<br>
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b. <b>ESSAY QUESTION RESPONSES: </b>The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question (please see questions in the Requirements section above). By submitting your responses to these 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]).<br>
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c. <b>COVER LETTER: </b>Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.<br>
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d. <b>CURRENT SF-50:</b> 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). An SF-50, <i>Notification of Personnel Action</i>, is used 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.<br>
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e. <b>POSITION NUMBER:</b> Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.<br>
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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.
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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
</b></h3><p>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.
</p><p>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.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p><b>We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application.</b><br>
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In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJOBS. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. 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. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.<br>
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<b>Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:</b>
</p><ul>
<li>Classified or government sensitive information</li>
<li>Social Security Number (SSN)</li>
<li>Photos of yourself</li>
<li>Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.</li>
<li>Encrypted and digitally signed documents</li></ul></div><p></p><p><br>
</p></div>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>ODNI HRM HOST
</div><div><div><div>Email</div>
<div>ODNI_HRM_HOST_Team@odni.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>NATIONAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY CENTER</i><br>
<i>Director Of National Intelligence</i><br>
<i>Washington, DC 20511</i><br>
<i>US
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<div><div><p>Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email. Please note that the acknowledgement email does not ensure completion of your application. You must ensure that you submit all required documentation.
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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.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Posted this week &middot; Apply by 06/29/26
</div><div>Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 29, 2026
</div><div>This job will close when we have received <b>100 applications</b> which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>1 vacancy in the following location:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>Bethesda, MD
</div></div><div>No matching locations found.
</div></div></div></div><div>Work site options</div>
<div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>Yes&mdash;You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$143,913 - $187,093 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div><div>GS 14</div>
<div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>None
 </div></div><div><div>Learn more about pay scale and grade
</div><div>Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
</div></div></div></div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time</div>
</div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div>Occupations and job series</div>
<ul><li>0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Federal service type</div>
<div>This job is in the Excepted Service
</div></div><div><div>Represented by a union</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Sensitive Compartmented Information</div>
</div><div><div>Financial disclosure required</div>
<div>Yes</div>
<div><div>Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
</div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>26-12986223-DNI/NCSC</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>872951200</div></div></div></div>

Personnel Security Senior Policy Officer

Group Chief Clearances Trusted Workforce and Access Management

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p>The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) leads the nation's effort to protect the United States from terrorism by integrating, analyzing and sharing information to drive whole-of-government action and achieve our national CT objectives.</p>
<p>Learn more about this agency</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
</div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h3>
<p>Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive or excepted status; and all U.S. Citizens. Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p>NCTC's Counterterrorism Executive is seeking a talented graphic designer with strong problem-solving skills to work on a team supporting analytic and multimedia production. The officer will primarily produce visual products that convey intelligence analysis for US policymakers, law enforcement officials, warfighters, and executives charged with national security responsibilities, including the President of the United States. This officer will:<br>
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Plan and coordinate highly complex graphic design projects; define project goals, scope, and requirements (i.e., audience, deadline, final product format, delivery methods) for all phases of planning and production; lead team projects and interpret customer requirements and project complexity to determine required team and technical resources needed for timely, accurate product delivery.<br>
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Plan and initiate content and lead production coordination activities with the project team, including the development of new concepts and unique specialty content, such as large-scale physical displays, audiovisual editing, graphics, slides, digital signs, thumbnails, charts, publications (reports, etc.), newsletter templates, website assets, and illustrations.<br>
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Plan and develop original content by researching and analyzing multimedia methodology and subject matter to develop original concepts, creating project storyboards and work plans, researching, and acquiring necessary releases, licenses, and approvals, and providing direction and guidance to project team members.<br>
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Design and produce complex, highly sophisticated graphic design products, including detailed illustrations, interactive charts, photographs, interactive graphics, and graphics related to multimedia products.<br>
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Plan and conduct quality control activities for your own and other designers' projects, including testing integrated content on various platforms and networks to ensure viewing, interactivity, and audio/video quality and reviewing content with customers and other stakeholders (e.g., editors, scientists, analysts, graphic designers) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and correct classification.<br>
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Deliver final product and provide instructions to customers on aspects of the project, including navigation and specialized displays.<br>
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Define, clarify, and communicate customers' requirements and strategies and coordinate with customers to plan projects; work closely with customers and planners, assess work order parameters on complex projects, collect information, negotiate production schedules, arrange services, and resolve difficult procedural and production problems that may arise.
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Work as part of an interdisciplinary team managing multiple projects.
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Develop and maintain skills commensurate with industry-wide and IC-wide best practices.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<ul><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States</li>
<li>Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.</li>
<li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)</li>
<li>Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.</li>
<li>A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p><b>FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS</b><br>
<br>
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]).
</p><div>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
</div>Experience with designing and producing analytic visuals for classified intelligence products about counterterrorism and counternarcotics.<br>
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In-depth knowledge and understanding of IC organizations, particularly ODNI, and their publication processes.<br>
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Experience with ensuring that public-facing materials comply with Section 508 standards for accessibility.<br>
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Experience partnering with cartographers to produce intelligence products with both visual design and cartographic components.<br>
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Experience with crafting workforce-facing visual products for IC events, including digital signage and posters.<br>
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Thorough knowledge of graphic design software and web, dynamic map or graphic, and/or multimedia programming/development.
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Thorough knowledge of graphic design methodology and techniques.<br>
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Ability to apply the broad range of specialty software related to graphic design, including Adobe product suites and other complementary software.<br>
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Ability to utilize innovative and creative problem-solving skills and analytical thinking to develop, organize, clarify, and enhance alternative approaches to meet the most sophisticated graphic design requirements.<br>
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Ability to create high-end designs and implement projects that meet customers' requirements.<br>
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Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a creative and often fast-paced project team environment and to efficiently manage time, technical, and administrative resources.<br>
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Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to interact effectively with customers, senior management, technical staff, and project team members; ability to coach and mentor others; thorough knowledge and understanding of organization mission and structure.<br>
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Experience leading conceptualization sessions and advising authors on how to most effectively communicate their analytical story in a visual.<br>
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Thorough knowledge of organizational guidelines and processes for publications and multimedia production; thorough knowledge of formats, standards, and production resources for print and electronic media.
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>Do NOT submit transcripts.
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<div><div><p><b>JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL</b><br>
<br>
Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.<br>
<br>
<b>SALARY DETERMINATION</b><br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
<b>RELOCATION EXPENSES</b><br>
<br>
For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.<br>
<br>
<b>REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
</b><br>
<br>
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 Accommodations Office Representative by email at DNI_COO_HRM_RA_ALL@odni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. <i>PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.</i><br>
<br>
The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.</p></div></div><br>
<p></p>
<p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>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.
</p><p></p><p>Review our benefits
</p><div><p>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.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p>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.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p>A complete application package must include:<br>
<br>
a. <b>RESUME:</b> Resumes must be no longer than two (2) pages in length. Resumes longer than two (2) pages will be removed from consideration. 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. You must ensure the resume contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: job title; name of employer; beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), and hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. Additionally, include a detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills and responsibilities, to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable), and series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).<br>
<br>
b. <b>ESSAY QUESTION RESPONSES: </b>The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question (please see questions in the Requirements section above). By submitting your responses to these 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]).<br>
<br>
c. <b>COVER LETTER: </b>Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.<br>
<br>
d. <b>CURRENT SF-50:</b> 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). An SF-50, <i>Notification of Personnel Action</i>, is used 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.<br>
<br>
e. <b>POSITION NUMBER:</b> Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.<br>
<br>
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.
</p>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
</b></h3><p>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.
</p><p>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.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p><b>We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application.</b><br>
<br>
In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJOBS. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. 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. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.<br>
<br>
<b>Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:</b>
</p><ul>
<li>Classified or government sensitive information</li>
<li>Social Security Number (SSN)</li>
<li>Photos of yourself</li>
<li>Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.</li>
<li>Encrypted and digitally signed documents</li></ul></div><p></p><p><br>
</p></div>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>ODNI HRM HOST
</div><div><div><div>Email</div>
<div>ODNI_HRM_HOST_Team@odni.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE</i><br>
<i>Director Of National Intelligence</i><br>
<i>Washington, DC 20511</i><br>
<i>US
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<div><div><p>Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email. Please note that the acknowledgement email does not ensure completion of your application. You must ensure that you submit all required documentation.
<br>
<br>
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.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Posted this week &middot; Apply by 06/26/26
</div><div>Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 26, 2026
</div><div>This job will close when we have received <b>75 applications</b> which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>1 vacancy in the following location:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>McLean, VA
</div></div><div>No matching locations found.
</div></div></div></div><div>Work site options</div>
<div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>No
</div></div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$121,785 - $158,322 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div><div>GS 13</div>
<div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>None
 </div></div><div><div>Learn more about pay scale and grade
</div><div>Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
</div></div></div></div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time</div>
</div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div>Occupations and job series</div>
<ul><li>0132 Intelligence
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Federal service type</div>
<div>This job is in the Excepted Service
</div></div><div><div>Represented by a union</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Sensitive Compartmented Information</div>
</div><div><div>Financial disclosure required</div>
<div>Yes</div>
<div><div>Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
</div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>26-12983975-DNI/NCTC/DI</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>872734300</div></div></div></div>

Graphics Designer

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p>The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) leads the nation's effort to protect the United States from terrorism by integrating, analyzing and sharing information to drive whole-of-government action and achieve our national CT objectives.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
</div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h3>
<p>Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive or excepted status; and all U.S. Citizens. Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p>The NCTC Operations Center (NCTOC) serves as NCTC's point of entry for intelligence reporting and provides situational awareness on global terrorism issues and breaking real-world events. It is the central hub for communications between the Center, the IC, and the broader CT community. The Operations Officer, Senior Level is a member of team leadership who assists in all aspects of running NCTC's 24x7 situational awareness mission. The team serves a number of customers, including the Intelligence Community, the broader counterterrorism community, the Director of NCTC, and the Director of National Intelligence.<br>
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Oversee and lead a professional staff that maintains 24/7 global situational awareness by independently planning, researching and analyzing raw intelligence reporting and maintaining awareness of current intelligence issues.<br>
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Coordinate with Intelligence Community (IC), watch officers and operation centers to ensure situational awareness of collection enterprise's activities, and to assure alignment with key national priorities.<br>
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Oversee the development and implementation of strategies to augment and extend strategic collection capabilities, and coordinate with national, defense, and domestic authorities to ensure alignment with key intelligence priorities.<br>
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Manage and direct professional staff in monitoring, sorting, prioritization, and analysis of intelligence and operational message traffic.<br>
<br>
Direct and lead professional staff in the development of situational awareness information that is provided ODNI, IC, United States (U.S.) government, and other appropriate leaders.<br>
<br>
Oversee and lead professional staff in performing community outreach and collaboration activities by planning and engaging in internal and external information sharing, fostering collaborative relationships with interagency partners, and communicating timely and relevant intelligence information.<br>
<br>
Oversee and participate in the preparation of reports and oversight material for collection enterprise situation awareness, to ensure substantive accuracy and consistency with applicable policies and statutes; edit and provide quality control review of written products.<br>
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Plan, develop, and deliver oral briefings and written reports to ODNI leadership on intelligence issue activities and/or threats.<br>
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Oversee the development and implementation of strategies to augment and extend strategic collection capabilities, and coordinate with national, defense, and domestic authorities to ensure alignment with key intelligence priorities.<br>
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Develop, justify, and provide structured recommendations and innovative solutions for collection enterprise situational awareness on the status and employment of collection capabilities.<br>
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Serve as principal advisor to ODNI and other IC officials regarding operational collection initiatives, programs, and projects.<br>
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As required, guide Operations Officers' training and professional development by identifying relevant courses consistent with the officer's skills, career path, and the team's mission requirements; monitor team training activities to ensure all required and requested training is completed to standard.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<ul><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States</li>
<li>Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.</li>
<li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)</li>
<li>Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.</li>
<li>A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p><b>FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS</b><br>
<br>
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]).
</p><div>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
</div><b>Required Qualifications:</b><br>
<br>
Extensive knowledge of intelligence analysis and production.<br>
<br>
Extensive ability to develop complex written products, as well as the ability to brief counterparts and senior officials on those products, answer detailed questions, and provide supporting information.<br>
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Extensive ability to maintain and develop effective working relationships with counterparts and more senior staff in the IC for the purpose of sharing information.<br>
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Extensive knowledge of the ODNI and larger IC mission, operations, tradecraft, capabilities, and requirements.<br>
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Extensive ability to make assessments of time-sensitive issues, adjust priorities, and change focus quickly as demands change.<br>
<br>
Extensive ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, coupled with established and effective interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>
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Ability to work rotating shifts of 12.5 hours in a fast-paced demanding environment.<br>
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Comprehensive knowledge of relationships and interrelationships in the IC and collection capabilities, including Crisis/operations center with 24-hour/7-day responsibilities.<br>
<br>
Extensive knowledge of defense, domestic, and national IC collection issues and capabilities.<br>
<br>
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex information and technical data to all levels of management.<br>
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with senior defense, domestic, and national IC officials.<br>
<br>
Outstanding interpersonal and organization skills, including ability to manage competing priorities under strict guidelines while maintaining superior customer service.<br>
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams, build and sustain professional relationships, and exert influence effectively at all levels within and across organizations on a myriad of collection situational awareness topics.
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>Bachelor's Degree.
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<div><div><p><b>JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL</b>
<br>
<br>
Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.<br>
<br>
<b>SALARY DETERMINATION</b><br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
<b>RELOCATION EXPENSES</b><br>
<br>
For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.<br>
<br>
<b>REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
</b><br>
<br>
The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. <i>PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.</i><br>
<br>
The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.</p></div></div><br>
<p></p>
<p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>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.
</p><p></p><p>Review our benefits
</p><div><p>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.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p>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.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p>A complete application package must include:<br>
<br>
a. <b>RESUME:</b> Resumes must be no longer than two (2) pages in length. Resumes longer than two (2) pages will be removed from consideration. 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. You must ensure the resume contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: job title; name of employer; beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), and hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. Additionally, include a detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills and responsibilities, to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable), and series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).<br>
<br>
b. <b>ESSAY QUESTION RESPONSES: </b>The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question (please see questions in the Requirements section above). By submitting your responses to these 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]).<br>
<br>
c. <b>COVER LETTER: </b>Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.<br>
<br>
d. <b>CURRENT SF-50:</b> 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). An SF-50, <i>Notification of Personnel Action</i>, is used 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.<br>
<br>
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.
</p>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
</b></h3><p>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.
</p><p>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.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p><b>We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application.</b><br>
<br>
In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJOBS. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. 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. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.<br>
<br>
<b>Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:</b>
</p><ul>
<li>Classified or government sensitive information</li>
<li>Social Security Number (SSN)</li>
<li>Photos of yourself</li>
<li>Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.</li>
<li>Encrypted and digitally signed documents</li></ul></div><p></p><p><br>
</p></div>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>Vacancy Team ODNI
</div><div><div><div>Email</div>
<div>Vacancies@odni.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS SUPPORT</i><br>
<i>Director Of National Intelligence</i><br>
<i>Washington, DC 20511</i><br>
<i>US
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<div><div><p>Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email. Please note that the acknowledgement email does not ensure completion of your application. You must ensure that you submit all required documentation.
<br>
<br>
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.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Open &amp; closing dates</div>
 <div>03/12/2026 to 03/27/2026
</div><div>This job will close when we have received <b>100 applications</b> which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more</div>
</div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$143,913 to - $187,093 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div>GS 14</div>
</div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>1 vacancy in the following location:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>McLean, VA
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>Yes&mdash;You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
</div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time</div>
</div><div><div>Service</div>
<div>Excepted</div>
</div><div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>None
</div></div><div><div>Job family (Series)</div>
<ul><li>0132 Intelligence
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Sensitive Compartmented Information</div>
</div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Financial disclosure</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Bargaining unit status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>26-12910340-DNI/NCTC/DOS</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>860941600</div></div></div></div>

Operations Officer Senior Level

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h2>
<p>The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) administers the Director of National Intelligence (DNI's) vision and direction to the ODNI enterprise. This includes synchronizing policy, plans, procedures, and cross-functional issues. The COO oversees all ODNI business operations, including such areas as human resources, internal policies, finance and budget, information technology, security, facilities, and information management.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This job is open to</b></h2>
</div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The public</b></h3>
</div><div>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
</div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Clarification from the agency</b></h3>
<p>Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive or excepted status; and all U.S. Citizens. Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Duties</b></h2>
</div><p>Lead and oversee staff in the formulation, development, production, and evaluation of a broad range of policies processes, and guidance on subject areas including mission enabling functions, and intelligence oversight disciplines and communicate these policies, processes, and guidelines to community stakeholders.<br>
<br>
Lead, plan, promote, produce and develop a broad range of policies, processes, and guidance on ODNI business operations subject areas including Information Technology (IT), Human Capital (HC), Security, or other enabling functions, and intelligence disciplines and communicate these policies, processes, and guidelines to agency stakeholders.<br>
<br>
Lead and oversee staff in the review and analysis of policies, processes, and guidelines that are contained in United States Government (U.S.) Government and Intelligence Community (IC) Directives, Policy Guidance, Standards, plans, and memoranda to ensure equities are captured and relevant concerns are resolved.<br>
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Lead, plan, develop, and provide substantive briefings, presentations, reports, and other materials to inform senior leadership and other stakeholders on policy issues. Plan, research, produce, and communicate trends and developments to ODNI senior leadership.<br>
<br>
Lead, plan, develop, and promote communications that increase stakeholders', consumers', and ODNI colleagues' overall understanding of ODNI instructions and processes, and procedures to promote mission effectiveness. Initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, experts, IC policy members, and internal policy boards and use these relationships to share information of ODNI interest.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Requirements</b></h2>
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Conditions of employment</b></h3>
<ul><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States</li>
<li>Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.</li>
<li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)</li>
<li>Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.</li>
<li>A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<p><b>FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS</b><br>
<br>
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]).
</p><div>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
<ul><li>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.</li></ul>
</div>
<br>
<b>Mandatory Requirements:</b><br>
<br>
Expert knowledge of IC and related U.S. Government policies, directives, and standard operating procedures and demonstrated ability to develop a broad range of ODNI-wide policies, instructions, processes, and guidelines.<br>
<br>
Expert knowledge of ODNI components, missions, and interrelationships and experience working either with or in a major U.S. Government or IC organization; extensive understanding of the authorities, roles, and responsibilities of the organizations within the ODNI.<br>
<br>
Expert knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the research, formulation, development, and coordination of agency level policies and directives, including extensive knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for policy development and assessment.<br>
<br>
Superior ability to apply knowledge of ODNI and IC organizations and relevant ODNI components in order to effectively address their intelligence requirements and provide appropriate policy responses to meet ODNI needs.<br>
<br>
Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment effectively with senior officials, management, teams, and colleagues.<br>
<br>
Superior written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to articulate complex intelligence issues to a wide audience, including the ability to write policy or analytic products for the senior U.S. Government officials and the ODNI workforce.<br>
<br>
Superior ability to build and sustain professional networks and collaborate with both management and staff to continuously improve community relationships, products, and services.<br>
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Expert project leadership capabilities, including the ability to effectively coordinate business processes, deliver within time constraints, manage competing priorities, and adjust quickly to deal with time sensitive requirements.<br>
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Minimum of 10 years government experience.<br>
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Education</b></h3>
<p>Bachelor's Degree
</p></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional information</b></h3>
<div><div><p><b>JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL</b>
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Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.<br>
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<b>SALARY DETERMINATION</b><br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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<b>RELOCATION EXPENSES</b><br>
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For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.<br>
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<b>REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
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The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. <i>PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.</i><br>
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The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.</p></div></div><br>
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<p>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.</p>
</div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><p>Benefits</p></h1></div></div><div>
<p>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.
</p><p></p><p>Review our benefits
</p><div><p>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.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How you will be evaluated</b></h2>
<p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p>
<p>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.</p></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Documents</b></h2>
</div><p>A complete application package must include:<br>
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a. <b>RESUME:</b> Resumes must be no longer than two (2) pages in length. Resumes longer than two (2) pages will be removed from consideration. 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. You must ensure the resume contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: job title; name of employer; beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), and hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. Additionally, include a detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills and responsibilities, to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable), and series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).<br>
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b. <b>ESSAY QUESTION RESPONSES: </b>The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question (please see questions in the Requirements section above). By submitting your responses to these 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]).<br>
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c. <b>COVER LETTER: </b>Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.<br>
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d. <b>CURRENT SF-50:</b> 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). An SF-50, <i>Notification of Personnel Action</i>, is used 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.<br>
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e. <b>POSITION NUMBER:</b> Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.<br>
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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.
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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
</b></h3><p>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.
</p><p>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.</p></div></div>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>How to Apply</b></h2>
</div><div><div><p><b>We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application.</b><br>
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In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJOBS. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. 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. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.<br>
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<b>Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:</b>
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<li>Classified or government sensitive information</li>
<li>Social Security Number (SSN)</li>
<li>Photos of yourself</li>
<li>Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.</li>
<li>Encrypted and digitally signed documents</li></ul></div><p></p><p><br>
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<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Agency contact information</b></h3>
 <div>Vacancy Team ODNI
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<div>Vacancies@odni.gov
</div></div><div><div>Address</div>
<div><div><i>INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE</i><br>
<i>Director Of National Intelligence</i><br>
<i>Washington, DC 20511</i><br>
<i>US
</i></div></div></div></div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Next steps</b></h3>
<div><div><p>Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email. Please note that the acknowledgement email does not ensure completion of your application. You must ensure that you submit all required documentation.
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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.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Accepting applications</div>
<div><div>Open &amp; closing dates</div>
 <div>03/12/2026 to 03/27/2026
</div><div>This job will close when we have received <b>50 applications</b> which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more</div>
</div><div><div>Salary</div>
<div>$169,279 to - $197,200 per year
</div></div><div><div>Pay scale &amp; grade</div>
<div>GS 15</div>
</div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>few vacancies in the following location:</div>
 <div><div><div><div>McLean, VA
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div>Remote job</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Telework eligible</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div><div>Travel Required</div>
<div>25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.</div>
</div><div><div>Relocation expenses reimbursed</div>
<div>Yes&mdash;You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
</div></div><div><div>Appointment type</div>
<div>Permanent</div>
</div><div><div>Work schedule</div>
<div>Full-time</div>
</div><div><div>Service</div>
<div>Excepted</div>
</div><div><div>Promotion potential</div>
<div>None
</div></div><div><div>Job family (Series)</div>
<ul><li>0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
</li></ul></div><div><div>Supervisory status</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Security clearance</div>
<div>Sensitive Compartmented Information</div>
</div><div><div>Drug test</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Financial disclosure</div>
<div>Yes</div>
</div><div><div>Bargaining unit status</div>
<div>No</div>
</div><div></div><div><div>Announcement number</div>
<div>26-12896192-DNI/COO/IMO</div>
</div><div><div>Control number</div>
<div>860993300</div></div></div></div>

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