Office of Civil Liberties, Privacy and Transparency (CLPT) leads the IC in its efforts towards greater openness and accountability. CLPT leads the integration of civil liberties and privacy protections into the activities of the Intelligence Community (IC). CLPT is also responsible for institutionalizing the Principles of Transparency for the IC. CLPT also champions the Principles of Professional Ethics for the IC : Mission, Truth, Lawfulness, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence and Diversity.

Duties

The Associate Civil Liberties Protection Officer's primary duties will be dedicated to supporting the CLPO in comporting with the redress mechanism specified in E.O. 14086 by responding to qualifying complaints alleging violations of law in U.S. signals intelligence activities. Such duties will include: Execute Civil Liberties and Privacy Office's (CLPO) duties as the related to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and across the Intelligence Community (IC). Processing qualifying complaints through the CLPO's investigation, review, and, if applicable, remediation determination, including maintaining appropriate documentation; Supporting the CLPO's response to appropriate public authorities officially selected by a qualifying state who have transmitted a complaint to the CLPO; Facilitating the CLPO in providing necessary support to the Data Protection Review Court (DPRC); Supporting transmission of the CLPO's determination to the Secretary of Commerce, and, as applicable, reports to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court; and Facilitating the CLPO in providing the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) with access to information for its annual review. Oversee and assess the implementation of privacy and civil liberties protections in the application of information sharing policies, procedures, and standards as required by Executive order 14806. Have at least 3-years' experience working in the IC.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
• Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.

Qualifications

Expert knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, EOs, implementation guidelines, rules, and agreements relating to federal privacy and civil liberties. Expert knowledge of the IC, law enforcement, and counterterrorism information sharing and privacy issues. Expert knowledge of international, state, and local civil liberties issues, including the demonstrated ability to analyze information and database technologies that may implicate privacy protections. Expert knowledge of research methodologies and legal practices to conduct research, interpret laws, regulations and policies, analyze issues, and draft findings, assessments, and make recommendations. Expert in organizational and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities. Superior oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to clearly convey complex information and ideas to all levels of management. Superior analytic and critical thinking skills, including the demonstrated ability to conduct assessments, to identify issues and to develop process improvement recommendations. Superior skill in negotiating and consulting and superior judgment in applying principles to identify and solve problems. At least one year of progressively responsible protection of civil liberties and privacy professional experience comparable to next lower level in this occupation.

Education

Mandatory Requirements:

Formal legal training obtained through in any combination of the following: paralegal studies, a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, Master of Law, Master of Comparative Law, Master of Comparative Jurisprudence, Master of Legal Institutions, or a Doctorate of Juridical Science; or formal training in public policy, privacy, compliance, investigations or intelligence oversight.

Contacts

• Address OFFICE OF CIVIL LIBERTIES, PRIVACY AND TRANSPARENCY Director Of National Intelligence Washington, DC 20511 US
• Name: Vacancy Team ODNI
• Email: [email protected]