Deputy director

Summary

The Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Information Office (CIO) is responsible for advancing the Intelligence Community's mission by driving secure collaboration, integration, and information sharing;

identifying and addressing information enterprise risks; and providing strategic leadership and oversight of the IC's enterprise architecture and enterprise information technology.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent ODNI employees

Duties

As CSG Deputy Director, provide key support to the principal advisor on cybersecurity activities within the ODNI and IC.

Along with the Director, lead, develop, and maintain an overarching and comprehensive information security program for the integrated IC IE.

Serve as the Deputy IC CISO and assist leading whole-of-government cybersecurity initiatives, coordinating across the IC to deliver a comprehensive response to directives, memoranda and other taskings from IC, Department of Defense (DoD), and Federal leaders.

Perform duties associated with improving the effectiveness and success of the IC information security program and the safeguarding of (a) information collected or maintained by or on behalf of IC elements;

and (b) information systems used or operated by or on behalf of an IC element or by a contractor of an IC element.

Participate in and collaborate through the IC's information security risk management committee and other cybersecurity governance bodies to set priorities, measure progress, and report regularly to senior forums.

Making recommendations to the Intelligence Community Chief Information Officer (IC CIO), senior leaders, and governance forums regarding cybersecurity-related risks, ensuring consistency with law and policy, and providing guidance and oversight of cybersecurity-related risk assessments and risk decisions.

Serve as Acting Authorizing Official or Delegated Authorizing Official for Services of Common Concern or Community Shared Resources, if so appointed.

Represent the IC in Federal Government and international partner safeguarding initiatives.

Perform all duties associated with the IC Public Key Infrastructure Policy Management Authority.

Monitor compliance with IC CIO mandated cybersecurity standards and policies, and ensure IC entities take steps for remediation when necessary.

Provide waivers where compliance is not possible but require a plan of action and milestones to improve performance and ensure compliance in the future.

Monitor for compliance gaps and escalate as necessary.

Assist the IC Chief Financial Officer, as requested, in evaluating IC element performance plans, including budget, staffing, and training, necessary to implement the IC element's information security program or their responsibilities within the IC information security program.

Assist the IC Inspector General, as requested, in preparing the annual report to the DNI and Congress consisting of summarized independent evaluations of IC element information security program and practice effectiveness.

Partner closely with IC's Chief Architect, Chief Data Officer, the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, and IC Security Coordination Center to integrate strategies and initiatives to secure the IC's data, missions, and technology.

• Provide leadership and / or oversight to complex IT projects or programs that may include ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a current permanent ODNI employee.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements :

Expertly recognized as a cybersecurity leader in the area of policy and planning, security engineering, systems analysis, network services, cloud computing, data management, and Internet services.

Superior creative and objective ability to influence and apply approved cybersecurity policies and practices, along with mission and business objectives / priorities, striking risk-based balance when making cybersecurity recommendations and decisions.

Expert leadership ability and business acumen, capable of developing effective integration strategies, building coalitions, and driving change to improve operations within large, complex organizations.

Superior ability demonstrating resource management and strategic planning expertise to secure and manage resources, and apply and manage resources to affect desired outcomes.

Ability to manage competing priorities and work requirements by continuously evaluating the needs of the organization's mission against on-going work;

and planning / scheduling own and unit's work.

Superior expertise setting and communicating challenging goals, translate vision into specific initiatives, and effectively delegate, coordinate and motivate individuals to achieve results.

Expert knowledge of cybersecurity for the US IC and DoD.

Expert ability to recruit, retain, and train high functioning teams who achieve cybersecurity results.

Superior interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal and external leaders and to coordinate, network, and communicate across the IC.

Expert 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.

One 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).

IT- related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies (Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving).

Four years of program or project management experience, shall include one year of experience in federal programs and project, within the last ten years.

The one year on Federal programs can either be as Federal civilian or member of industry.

Additional information

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 redacted , by unclassified email at DNI DRA redacted , by telephone at redacted or by FAX at redacted .

Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS 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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

A complete application package must include :

a. RESUME : Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity.

b. POSITION NUMBER : Reference the position number on each document submitted.

c. COVER LETTER : Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Internal ODNI Cadre Candidates must submit an application through the classified JobsDNI website.

For current employees who do not currently have access to internal systems due to extenuating circumstances, applications should be sent to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-M redacted (classified email system) or redacted (unclassified email system)

Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS / / SI / TK / NORFORN level.

Agency contact information

Vacancy Team ODNI

Email

Address

IC CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Director Of National Intelligence

Washington, DC 20511

Next steps

The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will be contacted ONLY if they have been selected for an interview.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

Required Documents

A complete application package must include :

a. RESUME : Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity.

b. POSITION NUMBER : Reference the position number on each document submitted.

c. COVER LETTER : Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Internal ODNI Cadre Candidates must submit an application through the classified JobsDNI website.

For current employees who do not currently have access to internal systems due to extenuating circumstances, applications should be sent to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-M redacted (classified email system) or redacted (unclassified email system)

Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS / / SI / TK / NORFORN level.

Agency contact information

Vacancy Team ODNI

Email

Address

IC CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Director Of National Intelligence

Washington, DC 20511

Next steps

The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will be contacted ONLY if they have been selected for an interview.

Fair & Transparent

Last updated : 2024-03-05