Chief of Security.

Responsibilities Develop, install, and manage security programs for governmental organizations or units, subject at the local level only to administrative supervision and control. Lead, guide, and oversee professional staff working in various security specialties, resolving major conflicts in policy and program objectives. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of complex security programs, processes, and procedures; develop strategies for problem resolution and performance improvement. Prepare strategic and tactical plans to support ODNI security initiatives; guide the development, implementation, and evaluation of security programs in response to Intelligence Community (IC) directives and mission requirements. Plan new or far‑reaching security program requirements and lead interagency study groups to resolve problems in existing systems and programs, producing innovative solutions. Advise top‑level agency security and subject‑matter experts on new developments and advances in security techniques, recommending enhancements for efficiency of security systems. Evaluate and make authoritative recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for major agency and interagency security projects. Implement IC‑wide guidance in agency standards, guidelines, or policies for major IC security programs. Analyze, plan, schedule, and coordinate the development of legislation and security policy issuances that direct the course of security programs in the IC community and other Government entities. Serve as an expert authority resolving problems or issues concerning several phases of security policy, development, and implementation for a variety of programs in one or more fields of security. Build productive relationships with security colleagues, CIA counterparts, and ODNI senior leadership to share information, explain program details, and, when appropriate, present, justify, defend, negotiate, and settle matters involving significant or controversial issues. Assess performance, collaborate, and oversee goal setting to provide feedback on personal development for assigned team members. Serve as a member on interagency committees or national security organizations involved in reviewing, analyzing, developing, and issuing national policy directives and drafting legislation affecting security policies and programs throughout the Government and private sectors. Employment Conditions Must be a current permanent ODNI employee or a current permanent Federal employee with supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment (JDA). JDA applicants must be at the grade level specified in the advertisement. The program does not apply to members of the military service or contractors. Joint Duty applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee if endorsed by the employing agency. Joint Duty applicants must have a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees. Qualifications Expert knowledge of general security administration programs and mastery of one or more security specialties (e.g., sensitive compartmented information, personnel security, technical security, operations security). Expert knowledge of IC, CIA, and ODNI security regulations, policies, and procedures to address and resolve ODNI security issues, violations, and questions. Expert ability to develop and manage complex security programs, assess customer requirements, identify dependencies, and manage and mitigate risks. Expert program management, analytic, and critical thinking skills, including the superior ability to conduct program assessments, identify needs, and develop process‑improvement recommendations for successful implementation of ODNI security programs. Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner tailored to varied audiences. Superior teamwork and mentorship abilities, working effectively independently or collaboratively, and managing performance and supporting professional development for personnel. Superior stakeholder engagement ability, establishing regular contact with high‑level internal and external resources, and using tact when communicating with senior leaders, contractors, and other stakeholders. Superior listening and integration skills, building on varied opinions to form integrated solutions. Expert ability to direct taskings, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development of all personnel levels. Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Additional Information The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of the Director of National Intelligence