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

Manage, lead, and oversee staff in the development and management of complex Human Capital (HC) projects or programs that often requires generating new concepts, principles, and methods to ensure their successful implementation within the Intelligence Community (IC). Perform business and resource planning and develops and delivers programs and capabilities that improve service delivery and maximize impact on the Agency and IC mission and solicits and monitors performance and feedback. 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. Oversee, lead, or manage staff in planning, developing, and presenting expert, authoritative written products and oral briefings to customers at all levels on significant and complex HC issues; ensure that written products and oral briefings are tailored to and in alignment with overall IC or ODNI mission objectives and customer needs. Lead a team providing direction in program planning, design, development, and implementation in one or more areas of HC subject matter expertise*. Lead and guide staff in conducting 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 or ODNI senior leadership and mission success. Lead and oversee staff in the development of strategic and tactical plans to support HC program initiatives; guide and lead staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of HC programs in response to IC or ODNI 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. Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development. Incorporate effective management techniques to motivate, mentor, and promote a culture of knowledge sharing and teamwork. Work may require full range of COTR duties.

Requirements

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements: Expert knowledge of the mission, charter, roles and responsibilities of ODNI and/or 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. Assists the IC Senior Language Authority (SLA) in the management of engagement activities and enhancing information sharing among the IC elements with a foreign language mission through existing and new, innovative partnerships. Assists the IC SLA in leading FLG Human Language Technology activities to include community-wide engagement, integration, assessment reporting, and outreach. Represents the IC SLA and the ODNI on IC foreign language community collaboration, integration, and outreach activities with stakeholders and partners across the ODNI, IC, Department of Defense, US Government, and oversight organizations (e.g., Congress and OMB), as needed, to meet community goals and objectives. Partners with ODNI staff, Functional, Mission, and Enterprise Managers and IC elements to promote implementation of foreign language community goals, objectives and initiatives. Leads production of annual assessments of IC foreign language capabilities in compliance with the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, Section 1041. Engages regularly with foreign language partners, stakeholders and process owners to include 20+ ODNI National Intelligence Manager-led Strategy Boards; and IC element senior language authorities and their staffs. Provides oversight and guidance to FLG Education, Training, and Outreach efforts. 1-2 years of knowledge of IC and ODNI missions, organizations, roles and responsibilities. 1 year of active performance and extensive experience as a foreign language professional. Ability to exercise independent judgement on time-sensitive issues, and to work independently and collaboratively. Business acumen and experience in developing effective integration strategies to build coalitions and drive change in the foreign language community. Expert interpersonal, negotiation, leadership skills and ability to exert influence and build consensus. Written and oral communication skills, including experience communicating effectively with audiences of varying seniority and expertise, and ability to produce clear, logical and concise products. Expert level of program management, strategic planning skills, including the ability to conduct program and management assessments, to identify needs and requirements, and to develop non-linear process improvement recommendations for implementation across the defense and intelligence communities. Desired Requirements: Knowledge of the federal budget cycle. Foreign Language Requirements: 3-5 years of demonstrated proficiency at any level in one or more foreign languages; any foreign language will suffice. Interagency Language Roundtable Level 3 proficiency in any language is a plus, but not required to apply for the position. Degree- Minimum of a BA, preferably in a foreign language-related or regional studies field.

Education

Bachelors Degree.

Contacts

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