Summary The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) administers the Director of National Intelligence (DNI's) vision and direction to the ODNI enterprise. This includes synchronizing policy, plans, procedures, and cross-functional issues. The COO oversees all ODNI business operations, including such areas as human resources, diversity & inclusion, finance and budget, information technology, security, facilities, and information management. Responsibilities Major Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and leverage a strong working relationship across all ODNI components, as well as serving as a focal point for IT Service Providers, ensuring optimal delivery of IT Services to the ODNI; Delivered focused and timely support to key leadership elements and ensure uninterrupted delivery of services and capabilities required by those individuals to execute their appointed duties; Improve the cyber security posture of internal ODNI networks and systems and negotiate corresponding support from partner service providers as reflected in the annual Federal Information Security and Management Act (FISMA) audit; Increase reliability and availability of ODNI owned and operated systems, networks and tools; Provide direction, guidance, and set overarching organizational priorities to a diverse staff of nearly 100 IT staff officers and contract professionals; Provide personnel management and employee development (i.e., evaluate the performance and skills of subordinates, provide actionable feedback, review training and career development plans, etc.); Serve as senior stakeholder for IT-related transformation projects and key initiatives __ such as the integration of IT services across the ODNI components, increase reliance on ODNI owned and operated networks, systems, and tools, migration of applications to the IC Cloud, and forging a unified and integrated ODNIIT strategy -- with a view to optimizing ODNI IT for efficiency, effectiveness, and security; Understand and influence IC IT direction on behalf of the OONI, share the role of OONI representative to IC boards, and interpret and communicate across the OONI the actions of the IC member agencies as they affect the future direction of OONI IT; Review, formulate, and update policy documents, monitoring the relevance and efficacy of policies that impact the ODNl's information services. The successful candidate is expected to be a highly-motivated officer with broad experience in: personnel management, team building, budget planning and execution, change management, proactive customer service, collaboration with IC partners, strategic planning, and effective decision-making. The OONI CIO must also be able to manage both the strategic and day-to-day office activities of the ClO, serving as the executive leader for the IT delivery and oversight functions of the organization. Manage and lead a professional staff, assess performance, and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal and professional development. Interact with managers to ensure compliance, and collaboration with policies which aide in developing an organizational culture. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Mandatory Requirements: Sustained excellent performance, with a minimum of 10 years leading and management of a CIO component, either at CIA or another IC Agency, including senior management responsibilities. Minimum of a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, IT Engineering, Physical Science, Program Management, a closely-related discipline, or equivalent professional work experience. Outstanding leadership and management abilities with demonstrated experience successfully leading a large complex IT organization comprised of a highly diversified and skilled staff/contractor workforce at dispersed locations; demonstrated experience leading strategic planning, process improvement, or change management initiatives; an ability to monitor the progress of multiple concurrent and highly visible requirements with the ability to take required corrective actions; and apply creative problem solving skills to resolve issues in a timely manner. Excellent customer support and management skills, with proven ability to support demanding customers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to effectively and professionally communicate to audiences at all levels. Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and influence others to achieve objectives and lead change; foster teamwork and establish productive relationships with customers and IT partners across the Agency and the IC; and work with senior-level customers across the organization by listening, communicating, and translating business needs into solid technical requirements. Displayed ability to understand and promptly provide guidance on complex technical issues to a diverse customer base and across organizational boundaries and levels, to include a thorough knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with Cyber Security guidelines, and Safety and Counterintelligence regulations, policies and procedures. Broad knowledge of CIA and IC networks (i.e. ADN, AIN, JWICS, SIPRNET). In-depth understanding of how CIA IT services and processes contribute to the ODNl's mission. Desired Requirements: COTR level II or III certification. Master's degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or a closely-related discipline. Education Bachelor's Degree Additional Information Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview. Salary Determination: The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Director/ Human Resource Management. On occasional instances when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to but not less than the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum rate (i.e., step 10) of the GS grade to which assigned. Relocation Expenses: For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds. Reasonable Accommodations: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY. The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.