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

Execute the Office of Civil Liberties, Privacy and Transparency (CLPT) duties as they relate to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and across the Intelligence Community (IC). Analyze, evaluate, and inform findings, conclusions and policy recommendations relating to or impacting civil liberties and privacy. Identify and address civil liberties and privacy issues impacting ODNI and IC policies, programs, and activities. Conduct civil liberties assessments and provide structured recommendations for policies, procedures, and standards of operations. Develop competencies, draft guidance, and establish safeguards to ensure the protection of civil liberties and privacy is appropriately incorporated in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs, and activities of the ODNI. Ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements relating to civil liberties issues. Review and assess complaints of possible civil liberties abuses regarding the administration of ODNI programs and operations, investigate any such complaints or information, and formulate strategies to address complaints. Collaborate and liaise with the Civil Liberties Protection Officer, senior ODNI officials, and other key stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive awareness of status and/or changes to policies, procedures, and standards to protect civil liberties. Evaluate processes and procedures to ensure personal information contained in a Privacy Act system of records is handled in full compliance with fair information practices. Assist with policy development, clarification, and privacy protection implementation initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and other IC policies. Establish advocacy initiatives to stay abreast of current policies, strategic planning initiatives, and civil liberties protection legislation. Represent CLPT at meeting, conferences, and other public fora to exchange knowledge and encourage collaboration regarding civil liberties issues.

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

Extensive knowledge of federal civil liberties statutes, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Extensive knowledge of the IC, law enforcement, and counterterrorism information sharing and privacy issues. Extensive knowledge of international, state, and local civil liberties issues, including the demonstrated ability to analyze information and database technologies that may implicate privacy protections. Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities. Close familiarity with the Privacy Act, Privacy Policy and Law, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and requirement associated with Personally Identifying Information (PII), as well as IC guidelines and procedures for protecting U.S. Person information. Have at least 4-years experience working in the Intelligence Community and a Bachelor's Degree.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Contacts

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