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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 Domestic Engagement, Information Sharing & Data.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. ODNI Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Applicants from federal agencies may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency.
Duties
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) is an independent activity within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), aligned with the Policy and Capabilities (P&C) Directorate. P&C is focused on ensuring the IC is best postured to meet the future challenges and threats confronting our nation. IARPA invests in high-risk, high-payoff research that has the potential to provide our nation with an overwhelming intelligence advantage. IARPA addresses the hardest cross-agency challenges with ground breaking research and development, enhances innovation across the breadth of IC activities, and allows the IC to take advantage of cutting-edge technology, resulting in critical advances that propel the IC forward. IARPA accomplishes this by leveraging expertise from across academia, industry, and the IC Community, and works transition strategies and plans with agency partners. To the maximum extent possible, IARPA uses full and open competition to execute its mission. This position is unique in the ODNI as the incumbent will have oversight of two-year research and development (R&D) funding towards our acquisition and procurement activities, extensively using FAR part 35 contracting practices. The IARPA Chief of Acquisitions is responsible for applying effective program management principles, techniques, services, and practices to effectively conduct oversight of the IARPA's acquisition programs that support our unique R&D mission. The incumbent is responsible for establishing, overseeing and maintaining a responsive, life-cycle acquisition & procurement program to enable IARPA program managers to acquire the products and services in support of their R&D program objectives in a managed risk environment. This position also includes effectively collaborating with acquisition oversight counterparts in the IC, Department of Defense, and other government agencies.
Lead the team of Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR)/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for IARPA R&D acquisitions that includes a focus on Interagency Agreements, contracts/grants/cooperative agreements and other transactions, and oversee the internal contracts in close collaboration with the Contracts Officers (COs).
Support IARPA's leadership, Program Managers (PM), and COs by actively collaborating with PMs and COs to effectively define, plan, and translate applied research concepts into viable acquisition work products.
Serve as the business liaison between the COs and contractors responsible for monitoring performance, providing designated direction, administrative oversight, clarification, and guidance with respect to the contract terms and conditions and SOW and assuring timely delivery as set forth in the contract.
Implement IARPA acquisition policies and procedures to ensure consistency and synchronization across all programs.
Lead IARPA's acquisitions operational and funding strategies, pricing models, and cost estimates for outsourcing and ensuring expenditures are in full compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Develop and execute the acquisition strategy for IARPA support requirements and ensure that programs, research offices, and IARPA senior leadership have ready access to all forms of support.
Oversee the establishment and execution of Memorandums of Understanding and Memorandums of Agreement with IARPA Contracting Agents to facilitate the necessary assisted acquisitions that IARPA may need to execute; and ensuring professional, life cycle contracting services are available to support IARPA programs.
Keep current the program acquisition documents, to include the Acquisition Strategy, solicitation and source selection documents, program protection plans, and technology transition plans.
Oversee the execution of IARPA source selection procedures and ensure fair and equitable selection of resources to execute in support of IARPA programs.
Represent IARPA at senior-level acquisition meetings with Government and industry partners.
Oversee appropriate training that ensures the constantly evolving IARPA workforce understands IARPA's philosophy, processes, methods and standards for program, financial, and acquisition management that includes guidelines on a wide variety of issues such as International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) and export control, intellectual property rights, and organizational conflicts of interest.
Lead, plan, organize, staff, and monitor specific acquisition programs to ensure they meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements throughout the life cycle and maintain accountability for accurate and credible cost, schedule, and performance reporting.
Collaborate with Other Government Agencies and IC transition partners to ensure Interagency Agreements and intergovernmental financial transactions are approved and executed appropriately.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Applicants must have current TS/SCI clearances with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
Minimum of three years of recent demonstrated experience supervising people and resources, fostering an inclusive environment and enhancing teamwork across cultural and organizational boundaries
Expert knowledge of contracting principles and procedures sufficient to monitor and oversee a diverse range of R&D acquisitions, especially Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) and interagency agreements.
Expert knowledge of and experience with federal laws, rules, and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), ITAR, and the Privacy Act, as well as matters pertaining to intellectual property rights, and federal conflicts of interest regulations.
Expert experience as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) over R&D contracts with increasing complexity.
Current or prior (within the last two years) Credentialed Program Manager, COR or COTR level 3 or higher as defined by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), and/or Central Intelligence Agency standards, or equivalent.
Expert oral and written communication skills that display an ability to tailor explanations and presentations to a variety of audiences.
Expert leadership and managerial capabilities, including the ability to effectively direct taskings, assess and manage performance, and support personal and professional development of all levels of personnel.
Superior ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, especially in difficult situations (e.g. when defending or critiquing a position).
Superior ability to demonstrate and foster respect, understanding, courtesy, tact, and empathy. Considers varied cultural backgrounds, work experience, and organizational roles in working with others.
Willingness to TDY as needed.
Presently hold a TS/SCI Clearance with CI polygraph.
Desired Requirements:
Eight or more years of recent demonstrated experience supervising people and resources, fostering an inclusive environment and enhancing teamwork across cultural and organizational boundaries
Experience with Research & Development (R&D) acquisitions that includes grants, cooperative agreements and other transactions.
Familiarity with the BCR process within ODNI and/or CIA and budget and spend planning.
Credentialed Program Manager, Contracts Officer/KO, COR or COTR to level 4 or higher as defined by DAWIA, and/or Central Intelligence Agency standards, or equivalent.
Superior knowledge of the Intelligence Community (IC), mission, objectives, policies, and authorities; especially those related to R&D efforts.
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: A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.
Other Information
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Office Representative by classified email at DNI_Diversity_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.
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.
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 Domestic Engagement, Information Sharing & Data.
This job is open to
- Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees. - Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Clarification from the agency
This detail opportunity is for current competitive and excepted service employees only. If you are not a current federal civilian employee you will not be eligible for this position. ODNI Joint Duty Assignments do not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Applicants from federal agencies may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency.
Duties
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) is an independent activity within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), aligned with the Policy and Capabilities (P&C) Directorate. P&C is focused on ensuring the IC is best postured to meet the future challenges and threats confronting our nation. IARPA invests in high-risk, high-payoff research that has the potential to provide our nation with an overwhelming intelligence advantage. IARPA addresses the hardest cross-agency challenges with ground breaking research and development, enhances innovation across the breadth of IC activities, and allows the IC to take advantage of cutting-edge technology, resulting in critical advances that propel the IC forward. IARPA accomplishes this by leveraging expertise from across academia, industry, and the IC Community, and works transition strategies and plans with agency partners. To the maximum extent possible, IARPA uses full and open competition to execute its mission. This position is unique in the ODNI as the incumbent will have oversight of two-year research and development (R&D) funding towards our acquisition and procurement activities, extensively using FAR part 35 contracting practices. The IARPA Chief of Acquisitions is responsible for applying effective program management principles, techniques, services, and practices to effectively conduct oversight of the IARPA's acquisition programs that support our unique R&D mission. The incumbent is responsible for establishing, overseeing and maintaining a responsive, life-cycle acquisition & procurement program to enable IARPA program managers to acquire the products and services in support of their R&D program objectives in a managed risk environment. This position also includes effectively collaborating with acquisition oversight counterparts in the IC, Department of Defense, and other government agencies.
Lead the team of Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR)/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for IARPA R&D acquisitions that includes a focus on Interagency Agreements, contracts/grants/cooperative agreements and other transactions, and oversee the internal contracts in close collaboration with the Contracts Officers (COs).
Support IARPA's leadership, Program Managers (PM), and COs by actively collaborating with PMs and COs to effectively define, plan, and translate applied research concepts into viable acquisition work products.
Serve as the business liaison between the COs and contractors responsible for monitoring performance, providing designated direction, administrative oversight, clarification, and guidance with respect to the contract terms and conditions and SOW and assuring timely delivery as set forth in the contract.
Implement IARPA acquisition policies and procedures to ensure consistency and synchronization across all programs.
Lead IARPA's acquisitions operational and funding strategies, pricing models, and cost estimates for outsourcing and ensuring expenditures are in full compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Develop and execute the acquisition strategy for IARPA support requirements and ensure that programs, research offices, and IARPA senior leadership have ready access to all forms of support.
Oversee the establishment and execution of Memorandums of Understanding and Memorandums of Agreement with IARPA Contracting Agents to facilitate the necessary assisted acquisitions that IARPA may need to execute; and ensuring professional, life cycle contracting services are available to support IARPA programs.
Keep current the program acquisition documents, to include the Acquisition Strategy, solicitation and source selection documents, program protection plans, and technology transition plans.
Oversee the execution of IARPA source selection procedures and ensure fair and equitable selection of resources to execute in support of IARPA programs.
Represent IARPA at senior-level acquisition meetings with Government and industry partners.
Oversee appropriate training that ensures the constantly evolving IARPA workforce understands IARPA's philosophy, processes, methods and standards for program, financial, and acquisition management that includes guidelines on a wide variety of issues such as International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) and export control, intellectual property rights, and organizational conflicts of interest.
Lead, plan, organize, staff, and monitor specific acquisition programs to ensure they meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements throughout the life cycle and maintain accountability for accurate and credible cost, schedule, and performance reporting.
Collaborate with Other Government Agencies and IC transition partners to ensure Interagency Agreements and intergovernmental financial transactions are approved and executed appropriately.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Applicants must have current TS/SCI clearances with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
Minimum of three years of recent demonstrated experience supervising people and resources, fostering an inclusive environment and enhancing teamwork across cultural and organizational boundaries
Expert knowledge of contracting principles and procedures sufficient to monitor and oversee a diverse range of R&D acquisitions, especially Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) and interagency agreements.
Expert knowledge of and experience with federal laws, rules, and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), ITAR, and the Privacy Act, as well as matters pertaining to intellectual property rights, and federal conflicts of interest regulations.
Expert experience as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) over R&D contracts with increasing complexity.
Current or prior (within the last two years) Credentialed Program Manager, COR or COTR level 3 or higher as defined by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), and/or Central Intelligence Agency standards, or equivalent.
Expert oral and written communication skills that display an ability to tailor explanations and presentations to a variety of audiences.
Expert leadership and managerial capabilities, including the ability to effectively direct taskings, assess and manage performance, and support personal and professional development of all levels of personnel.
Superior ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, especially in difficult situations (e.g. when defending or critiquing a position).
Superior ability to demonstrate and foster respect, understanding, courtesy, tact, and empathy. Considers varied cultural backgrounds, work experience, and organizational roles in working with others.
Willingness to TDY as needed.
Presently hold a TS/SCI Clearance with CI polygraph.
Desired Requirements:
Eight or more years of recent demonstrated experience supervising people and resources, fostering an inclusive environment and enhancing teamwork across cultural and organizational boundaries
Experience with Research & Development (R&D) acquisitions that includes grants, cooperative agreements and other transactions.
Familiarity with the BCR process within ODNI and/or CIA and budget and spend planning.
Credentialed Program Manager, Contracts Officer/KO, COR or COTR to level 4 or higher as defined by DAWIA, and/or Central Intelligence Agency standards, or equivalent.
Superior knowledge of the Intelligence Community (IC), mission, objectives, policies, and authorities; especially those related to R&D efforts.
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: A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.
Other Information
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Office Representative by classified email at DNI_Diversity_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.
- Benefits
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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 in the subject line of the email and on each document submitted.
c. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide an SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record.
d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
e. WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT: Applicants from federal agencies must provide written endorsement from the employing agency concurring with the detail.
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
WHERE TO SUBMIT:Applicants from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website.
ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send their complete application package to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants experiencing technical issues may submit their application via email to either email system.
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