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 Data and Partnership Interoperability.

Duties

We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. This post is for viewing purposes only. Plan, develop, and manage complex HC projects or programs that may require generating new concepts, principles, and methods to ensure their successful implementation within the IC. Advise IC and ODNI leadership on the development, implementation, and management of complex HC programs, and ensure that the programs are aligned with and directly support the IC's strategic mission objectives. Advisor on matters pertaining to day-to-day operations and the full life cycle of contracting from planning and execution to contract administration and support of core mission functions. Lead efficient organizational operations and institute effective contracting principles, techniques, and procedures by comprehension of Agency strategic vision. Direct performance of all contract technical administration to include critical review of proposed changes; ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions; resolving delays and disputes; and ensuring contract completeness in preparation for contract closeout. Serve as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative in managing competitive, non-competitive and independent contracts supporting the execution of efforts, including competitive and non-competitive source solicitation and selection, preparation, negotiation, and award of contracts through various methods of negotiation. Collaboratively work with Contracting Officer/Program Managers to plan, develop and establish acquisition strategies for each program, emphasizing flexibility while ensuring sufficient rigor to enable program success. Plan, develop, and present written and oral briefings on significant HC contracting issues; tailor and align written products and oral briefings with overall IC mission objectives and individual member needs. Provide direction to ODNI and/or IC managers in contract planning, design, development, and technical implementation in one or more areas of HC subject matter expertise*. Plan and conduct formal technical analyses of the strengths and weaknesses of HC programs that require resolving critical problems or developing new concepts and methodologies for programs that are of major significance to IC leadership and mission success. Develop strategic and tactical plans to support HC program initiatives; plan, develop, implement, and evaluate HC programs in response to IC directives and/or mission requirements. 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 issues. Work will 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

Extensive knowledge of the mission, charter, roles and responsibilities of ODNI and/or of individual IC organizations. Extensive knowledge of HC principles, concepts, regulations, and practices, and demonstrated consultative skills sufficient to plan and manage HC functions for large scale ODNI and/or IC programs. Extensive knowledge of Federal, IC, and/or ODNI HC and HR regulations, policies, and unique authorities in order to address organizational/business issues and questions. Extensive 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 Demonstrated ability to develop and effectively manage HC projects, assess customer requirements, identify dependencies, and manage and mitigate risks. Demonstrated program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to conduct contract technical assessments, identify needs and requirements, and develop process improvement recommendations for the successful implementation HC programs. Demonstrated ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, supplying or seeking information on HC programs and issues; demonstrated use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders. Demonstrated 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. Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills necessary to collect data, analyze it, and develop substantive reports. Working knowledge of COTR concepts and principles. Basic knowledge of project management concepts and principles. On average ten years of progressively responsible experience in HC Bachelor's degree in fields such as Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related disciplines. Experience as an active COTR/COR level 1 or 2. Certifications/Licenses: COTR/COR Certification Level 1 or II. At least two years of progressively responsible professional COTR/contracting experience. Demonstrated experience in Key COTR Competencies for 1 year as a Level 1 COTR.

Education

Bachelor's degree.

Contacts

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