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The National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center (NCBC) leads the Intelligence Community and the interagency to counter and halt the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems, related technologies, and expertise. The NCBC also serves as the lead for the integration, mission management, and coordination of intelligence activities pertaining to biosecurity and foreign biological threats
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive or excepted status; and all U.S. Citizens. Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps.
Duties
Lead NCBC efforts in developing strategies, collection requirements, and programs focused on capability needs to enable counterproliferation (CP) and biosecurity mission areas, along with identifying CP and biosecurity capability needs for 2035.
Plan, define, develop, monitor, and evaluate integrated strategies to address critical science and technology (S&T) gaps in CP and biosecurity postures against priority WMD issues by fostering collaboration between analysts, collectors, and operators.
Lead the Program of Research and expertise pillars of NCBC's CP Education and Expertise Consortium (CPEEC), which synchronizes the community's CP-related research and development (R&D) projects and expertise.
Develop an integrated framework for a whole-of-government CP-focused R&D effort to support requirements for 2035.
Lead an annual CP Program of Research Symposium in partnership with the National Intelligence University that will highlight opportunities for academic institutions and government organizations to align resources with projects that benefit the CP community.
Perform outreach, education, and coordination to develop, cultivate, and manage CPEEC efforts that advance the CP mission. Identify technology and capabilities to address enduring, evolving, and emerging threats and WMD-related intelligence gaps.
Liaise with Intelligence Community (IC) elements and other organizations on the full spectrum of collection and analytic technology advances and capabilities.
Support briefings to senior IC officials and other major stakeholders regarding progress, issues, and challenges related to the CP and biosecurity missions.
Initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with peers and senior leaders across the IC in order to coordinate strategy development activities, and evolving requirements and promote the implementation of mission and enterprise objectives.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
Significant knowledge of CP-related technologies, especially related to enabling S&T, analytic tradecraft, technical collection, and IC capabilities and challenges.
Extensive technical competencies associated with advanced/applied technologies and capabilities in support of the IC.
Demonstrated ability to lead efforts in synchronizing and coordinating the implementation of plans and programs.
Significant experience in developing and implementing strategies.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead interagency working groups and build coalitions with IC elements to achieve common goals.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in written reports, and to logically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate multiple sources of information for their inclusion in briefings and written documents.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on time-sensitive issues, to perform multiple tasks and assignments, and to change focus quickly as demands change.
Excellent interpersonal, networking, and analytical skills required to effectively manage competing priorities while adhering to strict guidelines; and ability to work effectively independently, and in a team or collaborative environment.
Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills, including superior ability to think strategically.
Expert knowledge of IC and U.S. Government programs and activities related to countering WMD.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/19/2024.
Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., in a field related to biological sciences, engineering, intelligence, physics, political science, program planning and evaluation, national security, weapons of mass destruction, counterproliferation, or biosecurity.
or
Combination of education and experience: At least 10 years of experience in research and development; collection management processes; strategic planning and implementation; integrated strategies to address science and technology gaps; weapons of mass destruction, counterproliferation, and biosecurity, or an equivalent combination of college-level education, and training that provided professional research and development; collection management processes; strategic planning and implementation; integrated strategies to address science and technology gaps; weapons of mass destruction, counterproliferation, and biosecurity knowledge.
The overall rating evaluation of qualifications will also include the following competencies:
• Ability to Focus on the End Goal
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration/Networking with Customers, Outside
Experts, Peers, and Senior Policymakers
• Collegiality
• Communication (Verbal and Written)
• Critical Thinking
• Flexibility/Managing Competing Deadlines
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Positive Attitude
• Problem Solving
• Resourcefulness
• Think Effectively on Your Feet
• Understanding of Acquisition Process
• Understanding the Problem before Attempting Solutions
• Translating Complex Information for Executive Audiences
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
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.
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 National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center (NCBC) leads the Intelligence Community and the interagency to counter and halt the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems, related technologies, and expertise. The NCBC also serves as the lead for the integration, mission management, and coordination of intelligence activities pertaining to biosecurity and foreign biological threats
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive or excepted status; and all U.S. Citizens. Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps.
Duties
Lead NCBC efforts in developing strategies, collection requirements, and programs focused on capability needs to enable counterproliferation (CP) and biosecurity mission areas, along with identifying CP and biosecurity capability needs for 2035.
Plan, define, develop, monitor, and evaluate integrated strategies to address critical science and technology (S&T) gaps in CP and biosecurity postures against priority WMD issues by fostering collaboration between analysts, collectors, and operators.
Lead the Program of Research and expertise pillars of NCBC's CP Education and Expertise Consortium (CPEEC), which synchronizes the community's CP-related research and development (R&D) projects and expertise.
Develop an integrated framework for a whole-of-government CP-focused R&D effort to support requirements for 2035.
Lead an annual CP Program of Research Symposium in partnership with the National Intelligence University that will highlight opportunities for academic institutions and government organizations to align resources with projects that benefit the CP community.
Perform outreach, education, and coordination to develop, cultivate, and manage CPEEC efforts that advance the CP mission. Identify technology and capabilities to address enduring, evolving, and emerging threats and WMD-related intelligence gaps.
Liaise with Intelligence Community (IC) elements and other organizations on the full spectrum of collection and analytic technology advances and capabilities.
Support briefings to senior IC officials and other major stakeholders regarding progress, issues, and challenges related to the CP and biosecurity missions.
Initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with peers and senior leaders across the IC in order to coordinate strategy development activities, and evolving requirements and promote the implementation of mission and enterprise objectives.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- 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
Mandatory Requirements:
Significant knowledge of CP-related technologies, especially related to enabling S&T, analytic tradecraft, technical collection, and IC capabilities and challenges.
Extensive technical competencies associated with advanced/applied technologies and capabilities in support of the IC.
Demonstrated ability to lead efforts in synchronizing and coordinating the implementation of plans and programs.
Significant experience in developing and implementing strategies.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to lead interagency working groups and build coalitions with IC elements to achieve common goals.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in written reports, and to logically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate multiple sources of information for their inclusion in briefings and written documents.
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on time-sensitive issues, to perform multiple tasks and assignments, and to change focus quickly as demands change.
Excellent interpersonal, networking, and analytical skills required to effectively manage competing priorities while adhering to strict guidelines; and ability to work effectively independently, and in a team or collaborative environment.
Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills, including superior ability to think strategically.
Expert knowledge of IC and U.S. Government programs and activities related to countering WMD.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/19/2024.
Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., in a field related to biological sciences, engineering, intelligence, physics, political science, program planning and evaluation, national security, weapons of mass destruction, counterproliferation, or biosecurity.
or
Combination of education and experience: At least 10 years of experience in research and development; collection management processes; strategic planning and implementation; integrated strategies to address science and technology gaps; weapons of mass destruction, counterproliferation, and biosecurity, or an equivalent combination of college-level education, and training that provided professional research and development; collection management processes; strategic planning and implementation; integrated strategies to address science and technology gaps; weapons of mass destruction, counterproliferation, and biosecurity knowledge.
The overall rating evaluation of qualifications will also include the following competencies:
• Ability to Focus on the End Goal
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration/Networking with Customers, Outside
Experts, Peers, and Senior Policymakers
• Collegiality
• Communication (Verbal and Written)
• Critical Thinking
• Flexibility/Managing Competing Deadlines
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Positive Attitude
• Problem Solving
• Resourcefulness
• Think Effectively on Your Feet
• Understanding of Acquisition Process
• Understanding the Problem before Attempting Solutions
• Translating Complex Information for Executive Audiences
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
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.
- 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 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. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (in MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY format) and the number of hours worked per week if part time.
b. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a cover letter as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.
c. SF-50: Current or former Federal Government employees must provide their most current SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. Current Federal Government employees will be assigned to the position at the employee's current GS grade and salary. GS applicants at grades below the advertised position grade will NOT be considered.
d. APPLICANTS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY A COMPETITIVE SERVICE AGENCY: Must provide a written statement they understand that, if selected for a position with ODNI, they are leaving the competitive service voluntarily to accept an appointment in the excepted service.
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
Click "Apply" at the top of the page. Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.
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