The Policy & Capabilities Directorate ensures the IC is best postured for the threats and challenges of an uncertain future, through strategy, policy, and capabilities development. Comprised of 7 organizations, PC oversees IC Human Capital; Acquisition, Procurement & Facilities; Intelligence Advance Research Projects Activity; Science & Technology Group; Requirements, Cost & Effectiveness; Policy & Strategy; and Domestic Engagement, Information Sharing & Data.

Duties

Lead and oversee the development and management of complex Human Capital (HC) projects or programs that often require generating new concepts, principles, and methods to ensure their successful implementation within the Intelligence Community (IC). Advise IC and Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) senior leadership on the development, implementation, and management of complex HC programs which are based upon ambiguous guidelines requiring extensive interpretation and ensure programs are aligned with and directly support the IC's strategic mission objectives. Serve as an expert liaison; listen to and understand the needs of the organizations and tailor HC programs, methods, policies, and procedures to ensure they fully meet the organization's needs and overall mission. Plan, develop, and present expert, authoritative written products and oral briefings on significant and complex HC issues; ensure that written products and oral briefings are tailored to and in alignment with overall IC mission objectives and individual member needs. Lead, guide, and conduct formal analyses of the strengths and weaknesses of complex HC programs that require isolating and defining unknown conditions, resolving critical problems, or developing new concepts and methodologies for programs that are of major significance to IC senior leadership and mission success. Lead and oversee the development of strategic and tactical plans to support HC program initiatives; guide and lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of HC programs in response to IC directives and/or mission requirements. Lead, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with IC HC leadership, colleagues, HR experts, and ODNI senior leadership to share information of interest, explain the specifics of HC programs and, when appropriate, present, justify, defend, negotiate, and/or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues. Work may require full range of COTR duties. Areas of HC Subject Matter Expertise include (in alpha order): Academic/Professional Disciplines, Compensation, Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, HC Information Management, HC Strategy & Policy, Learning & Development, Organizational Design, Performance and Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Analysis & Planning, Workforce Engagement & Relations, and Work/Life Strategies & Benefits.

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

Mandatory Requirements: Expert knowledge of the mission, charter, roles and responsibilities of ODNI and of individual IC organizations. Mastery of advanced HC principles, concepts, regulations, and practices, and expert consultative skills sufficient to conceive, plan, and manage HC functions for critical large scale ODNI and/or IC programs. Expert knowledge of Federal, IC, and/or ODNI HC and HR regulations, policies, and unique authorities in order to address organizational/business issues and questions. Expert knowledge in one or more areas of HC Subject Matter Expertise: Academic/Professional Disciplines, Compensation, Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, HC Information Management, HC Strategy & Policy, Learning & Development, Organizational Design, Performance and Effectiveness, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Analysis & Planning, Workforce Engagement & Relations, and Work/Life Strategies & Benefits Expert ability to develop and effectively manage complex HC projects, assess customer requirements, identify dependencies, and manage and mitigate risks. Expert program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including a superior ability to conduct program assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop process improvement recommendations for the successful implementation of IC-wide HC programs. Superior ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives. Superior ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, mentor junior colleagues, and utilize strong organizational and interpersonal problem-solving skills. Superior ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, supplying or seeking information on HC programs and issues; superior use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders. Superior ability to listen to, clarify, and convey an understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions, and integrate and build upon diverse opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions. Comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analytical skills necessary to collect data, analyze it, and develop substantive reports. Knowledge of COTR concepts and principles. Working knowledge of project management concepts and principles. Experience: On average fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in HC Education: Bachelor's degree in fields such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial and Organization Psychology, Training and Development, Workforce Analytics, or other related disciplines. Certifications/Licenses: COTR Certification as applicable.

Education

Bachelor's degree in fields such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial and Organization Psychology, Training and Development, Workforce Analytics, or other related disciplines.

Contacts

• Address HUMAN CAPITAL Director Of National Intelligence Washington, DC 20511 US
• Name: Vacancy Team ODNI
• Email: [email protected]