The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the development, negotiation, and presentation of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence to the President and the Congress. The CFO's three main responsibilities include resource management (budget analysis, formulation, justification, and execution), performance planning and evaluation, and financial management improvement.

Duties

We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. This post is for viewing purposes only. The IC CFO Analytic Capabilities and Technology Group (ACTG) is responsible for leading and managing multiple existing IC CFO IT project teams that service the IC, as well as evolving, implementing and integrating new modernization and R&D efforts to enhance and improve capabilities while ensuring interoperability across the IC. As a key member of ACTG, the qualified applicant will engage in a wide range of technical disciplines including (1) overseeing the maintenance and sunsetting of legacy systems; (2) working directly with technical experts in coordinating the design, architecture, and acquisition strategies associated with modernization solutions and capabilities; and (3) working directly with ODNI offices and IC elements to deliver tangible proof of concepts (PoCs), initial operating capabilities, advanced analytic solutions and cloud related strategies. The qualified applicant will independently lead and oversee complex IT projects across a wide range of disciplines including application design, systems engineering, systems architecture, information assurance and data interoperability. The applicant will function as a key advisor to the senior leadership team and will play a crucial role in driving technical and business results against ODNI and IC objectives and strategies. Provide leadership and/or oversight to complex IT projects or programs that may include high risks and multiple interfaces; ensure alignment with strategic or corporate objectives; lead the definition and review of customer and stakeholder requirements; ensure plans and schedules are developed and followed throughout the life of the project. Lead and guide the resolution of issues in project plans and schedules based on a clear understanding of customer requirements and information on project cost, schedule, quality, and performance; provide expert oversight of cost and resource estimates; participate in budget planning activities and develop cost estimating strategies for future projects. Provide leadership and/or oversight to the successful execution of spend plans and assess variances from cost and schedule baseline; oversee the reallocation of resources in response to change considering impact to project cost, schedule, and quality of deliverables. Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to project implementation and quality assurance by effectively evaluating and monitoring cost, schedule, and performance, assessing variances from the plan, and overseeing the execution of necessary corrective actions; lead project performance reviews and control gates, gather important information, and make authoritative decisions about required next steps; oversee the development and maintenance of appropriate project documentation. Manage the expectations of senior-level customers and ensure the delivery of quality products and services; lead the examination of project successes and failures and develop solutions to improve products and services. Provide leadership and guidance to the identification and mitigation of project risks by identifying the risk tolerances of senior-level customers and other stakeholders to determine overall acceptable levels of risk; conduct risk analysis to identify and prioritize risks; characterize threats and opportunities to determine mitigation strategies. Lead project teams to ensure project is completed on time, effectively apply team building and coaching techniques, and exchange project or technical information with team members and contractors at formal and informal meetings.

Requirements

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements: Superior ability to perform thorough work and possess a keen eye for detail. Expert 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 balance responsibilities among project activities; ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, adapting to varying customer needs. Expert ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions as well as to integrate and build upon diverse opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions. Expert written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to articulate complex intelligence issues to a wide audience, including the ability to write analytical products for the senior ODNI officials and the IC workforce. Expert 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. Expert-level experience in providing leadership, oversight, and guidance to the effective management of complex projects; in managing and mitigating risks, assessing customer requirements, identifying dependencies, and developing responsive project plans; in estimating costs and other resources using quantitative analysis to project requirements. Expert ability to build and sustain professional networks and collaborate with both management and staff to continuously improve community relationships, products, and services. Expert program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to conduct program and management assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop non-linear process improvement recommendations for implementation across the Intelligence Community. IT Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). IT-related experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT Certification). IC Experience: Five (5) years of experience working within the IC specifically at an IC element.

Education

Bachelor's Degree.

Contacts

• Address IC ANALYTIC CAPABILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP Director Of National Intelligence Washington, DC 20511 US
• Name: Vacancy Team ODNI
• Phone: 0000000000