Program Director Artificial Intelligence

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence seeks a GS-15+ level professional to advance economic security and emerging technologies initiatives. The role emphasizes deep IC knowledge, strategic leadership, and cross-domain coordination with senior stakeholders.

Candidates should have expert IC familiarity, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex, high-visibility projects with minimal supervision in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of IC organizations, mission posture, structures and policy development.
• Superior communication skills to align performance with the mission.
• Expert knowledge of IC structures, directions, capabilities and processes.
• Strong ability to think strategically and convey complex needs to management.

Skills

IC knowledge

Strategic thinking

Communication (verbal/written)

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation/coordination

Familiarity with IC data/tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

None

Job description

ODNI established the Office of Economic Security and Emerging Technologies (OESET) in response to increasing demand for improved intelligence on the application of disruptive technologies and related global supply chains. Improved IC posture in this area is critical to enabling the whole-of-government response that maintains United States' economic and technological competitive advantage and ensures U.S. access to goods and services central to its national security. This is an excepted service GS-15 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-15 and one level below. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-13 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager.

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.

• Expert knowledge of IC organizations; IC mission posture, structures, capabilities, processes, and policy development.
• Superior capability and experience to effectively communicate organizational vision and align employee and program performance to the mission, including prior experience in the ODNI or an IC element.
• Expert knowledge of IC structures, organizations, directions, capabilities, processes and procedures, and ability to anticipate issues relevant to economic security and competition collaborations, analysis, collection, and/or operations.
• Superior analytical, critical thinking and communication skills, including the ability to think strategically and identify needs and requirements, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing to all levels of management.
• Superior interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to conceptualize and lead complex, often ambiguous projects with little supervision, and seamlessly manage multiple, competing priorities as an office norm.
• Superior, demonstrated ability to work well with others on difficult and occasionally contentious issues, as well as, manage senior personnel tasking and results.
• Familiarity with the IC's economic data and tools.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Prior experience with multiple intelligence source disciplines working in a cross-domain environment.
• Experience representing the IC in engagements with the White House, departments, and agencies.
• Experience with economic security and/or technology-driven competition mission areas, to include AI, semi-conductors, or other emerging technologies.
• Understanding of ODNI's mission and authorities.
• Expert knowledge of IC resource processes, prioritization processes, and mission management principles.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as determined by mission specialty area.