Intelligence Community Polygraph Executive.

Office of the Director of National Intelligence; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Director of National Intelligence seeks a Senior Executive to lead polygraph programs and drive enterprise-wide collaboration across IC and federal agencies. You will guide a professional staff, manage complex initiatives with high risk, and ensure deliverables align with mission objectives and timelines.

The role emphasizes policy development, budgeting, and leadership excellence, with accountability for outcomes and a commitment to the rule of law and national security.

Qualifications

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and American Founding principles.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency in resources and processes.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence in quality work.
• ECQ 4: Leading People with accountability and change.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results aligning with goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a professional staff to define and manage complex programs with high risks and multiple interfaces.
• Establish and oversee ODNI and IC working groups, boards, and committees.
• Host interagency meetings to promote collaboration and address polygraph-related challenges.
• Represent the DNI or ODNI on related fora and engage stakeholders across IC and federal government.
• Perform personnel management to build a high-performance workforce and provide timely feedback.

Skills

ECQs knowledge

Leadership

Policy development

Budget and planning

Interagency collaboration

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duties

The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) is dedicated to leading the U.S. Counterintelligence and Security communities, countering all threats posed by adversarial foreign intelligence affiliated threats and enhancing our national security posture at every level. We will serve as the head of U.S. counterintelligence and integrate the instruments of national power to counter foreign intelligence threats. NCSC will be the "center of gravity" to support the counterintelligence and security efforts of the entire U.S. interagency, and public sector initiatives to protect our nation from adversarial efforts to exploit the United States and victimize the American people.

Serve as the senior advisor to the D/NCSC on all matters related to polygraph, providing expertise and recommendations to inform decision- makers and enhance program effectiveness across the federal government.

Lead a professional staff in successfully defining and managing complex programs and projects that may include ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; ensure timelines, costs, deliverables, and outcomes are achieved according to approved plans.

Establish, guide, and oversee ODNI and IC working groups, boards, and committees, as needed, to support accomplishment of corporate and strategic goals.

Host and facilitate interagency working groups and meetings to promote collaboration, share best practices, and address challenges related to polygraph procedures and standards within the IC and federal government.

Represent the DNI or Office on-related fora and conduct ongoing collaboration and outreach with stakeholders and partners across the ODNI, IC, Department of Defense, United States Government, and oversight organizations (e.g., Congress and OMB), as needed, to meet mission objectives.

Perform personnel management responsibilities with a focus on building a high performance workforce; promote team building and a collaborative work environment; ensure goals and performance objectives are understood; assess performance and provide timely feedback, recognition, and remediation.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age.
• You must be willing to move to the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA).
• You must successfully complete a medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.

PROBATIONARY & TRIAL PERIODS

Employees newly appointed to the Senior National Intelligence Service (SNIS) are subject to a twelve (12)-month probationary period to assess their ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at a level of excellence expected of a senior executive. For permanent employees newly hired into the ODNI, the probationary period will run concurrently with the first twelve (12) months of a new employee's two (2)-year trial period.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) in your resume. Please see qualification section.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

This is an excepted service BCSS-00 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the BCSS-00 and one level below. Current federal employees at the BCSS-00 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-14 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility.

RESUMES MUST NOT EXCEED TWO (2) PAGES. Resumes over the two (2)-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified.

Your resume should include examples of experience, educations, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your resume does not demonstrate evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. For more information regarding ECQs, please visit the

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding

This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence

This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

ISCOCQ: Leading the Intelligence Enterprise

This core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Community's mission and to lead and leverage cross-organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this senior officer qualification is a deep understanding of the intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the IC's core values.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualification Review Board (QRB)) or your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Provide superior leadership, guidance, and oversight of staff in order to elicit, analyze, and define customer/stakeholder requirements, support development of investment plans, and ensure development of business cases spanning multiple Intelligence Community organizations in order to meet stakeholder requirements.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Oversees the financial and budgetary management for all ODNI and oversees execution of the ODNI budget.
• Manage, lead and develop standard operating procedures and operational guidance to obtain DNI and directorate goals and objectives.
• Manage, lead and develop dynamic and long-term planning efforts in the current and anticipated planning structure.
• Lead, manage, and direct a professional level staff, evaluate performance, collaborate on goal setting, and provide feedback and guidance regarding personal and professional development opportunities
• Polygraph Experience- Demonstrate superior knowledge of polygraph operations, administration, and research.
• Policy Development- Assist the ODNI in establishing and maintain comprehensive policies and guidelines for the implementation and oversight of polygraph programs supporting the security vetting of personnel across the Intelligence Community and federal government.

Education

Lowest Acceptable Education Level: Bachelors

Additional information

Reemployed Annuitants

Individuals who are already receiving an annuity based on their previous civilian employment with the Federal government are subject to the guidelines set by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), as outlined in 5 CFR Part 553, regarding the reemployment of annuitants.

JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL

Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

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 Accommodations Office Representative by email at [e-mail], by telephone at [phone] or by FAX at [phone]. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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.