IC Procurement Executive

Summary

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the development negotiation and presentation of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence to the President and the Congress. The CFOs three main responsibilities include resource management (budget analysis formulation justification and execution) performance planning and evaluation and financial management improvement.

Duties

The Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads IC-wide efforts to develop determine and present the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget to the Office of Management and Budget and Congress on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence. The IC CFO also leads IC resource performance and financial management as well as procurement oversight and facilities activities. Additionally IC CFO through the CFE provides oversight of ODNI resources managing formulation justification execution contracts manpower financial audits and ODNI budget matters in coordination with the IC OMB DoW and Congress. The IC CFO serves as the single point of integration for all performance- and budget-related activities across the 18 NIP elements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a strategic plan for acquisition policy capabilities and programs that increases innovation and effective public-private partnerships across the entirety of the IC.

Develop acquisition capabilities that increase the quantity and quality of private sector partners in the Intelligence Communitys Industrial Base.

Oversee procurement policy activities across the IC and set strategies to develop the vision goals and objectives and direction of policy activities for IC-wide procurement policies and activities that align with the National Intelligence Strategy DNI strategic goals and objectives.

Lead a professional staff and contractors in successfully defining and managing complex programs and projects around acquisition efforts 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.

Support a flexible acquisition environment that facilitates rapid exploitation of emerging technologies and innovation within industry though the use of innovative contracting vehicles such as OTAs CRADAS etc.

Develop and maintain a network of senior level contacts within the DoW and the IC to ensure a continuing dialogue and active insight into ongoing and planned procurement efforts policy developments and technology activities.

Maintain effective working relationships with other ODNI and IC components and other government agencies to address issues that span multiple mission or program areas.

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.

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.

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 employees 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.

Qualifications

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) listed below in your resume. 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 Executive Core Qualifications page on the OPM website.

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 organizations 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 Communitys 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 ICs 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 OPMs SES Qualification Review Board (QRB)) or your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Mandatory Requirements:

Superior ability to leverage technical proficiency to plan for acquire organize integrate develop and prioritize human financial material information and other resources to accomplish their organizations mission and objectives.

Superior ability to determine and allocate appropriate levels and mixtures of resources needed for all areas of responsibility with the superior ability to redirect resources as the emphasis of the overall program changes.

Superior ability to set priorities organize and utilize time and resources efficiently and effectively to achieve the desired results consistent with the organizations goals and objectives.

Superior ability to provide sound advice new insights and innovative solutions to subordinates high level program managers executives directors and other acquisition officials pertaining to contracting programs statutes procedures problems and solutions.

Superior ability to exercise logic and good judgment to determine accuracy relevance to data and make effective decisions based on the interpretation of contracting regulations and practices which affect various organizational units and at various levels. Superior skill in developing the acquisition strategy as it relates to the Acquisition Plan.

Superior capability to use initiative and resourcefulness in deviating from traditional methods or researching trends and patterns to develop new methods criteria or proposed new policies.

Exceptional skill in preserving the consistency and integrity of the federal acquisition process (e.g. protecting the proprietary information avoiding conflicts of interest and appropriately marking documents when acquiring supplies and services with appropriate funds).

Exceptional program management strategic planning skills including the ability to conduct program and management assessments to identify needs and requirements and to develop non-linear process improvement recommendations for implementation across the ODNI and IC.

Exceptional interpersonal communication and networking skills and demonstrated ability to build an sustain professional networks and exert influence across the ODNI and/or other government agencies.

Extensive knowledge of the IC mission objectives and policies.

Expert experience working issues/projects/programs with other members of the Intelligence Community and Oversight bodies.

Education

Bachelors Degree

Additional information

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.

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 by telephone at or by FAX at . 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.

Required Experience:

IC