Summary The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) administers the Director of National Intelligence (DNI's) vision and direction to the ODNI enterprise. This includes synchronizing policy, plans, procedures, and cross-functional issues. The COO oversees all ODNI business operations, including such areas as human resources, internal policies, finance and budget, information technology, security, facilities, and information management. Responsibilities Conduct inquiries into possible violations of laws, rules and regulations, associated with espionage, sabotage, or subversion on behalf of or at the behest of a foreign entity causing harm to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the United States of America and falls within the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) authorities and responsibilities. Assist in the development and implementation of investigative plans for complex investigations and projects by framing the allegation(s), determining elements of proof, and identifying investigative tasks. Gather and analyze information and/or evidence, by interviewing key individuals, administering warnings, oaths, or affirmations, collecting and analyzing high volumes of information, maintaining the chain of custody for evidence, and drafting and serving subpoenas. Assist co-workers and supervisors in making initial recommendations to ODNI senior leaders regarding actions they should take to address violations of law, regulations, and other serious problems, abuses, or deficiencies. Assist in the development and presentation of written documents that include reports of investigation and memoranda to management, and also assist in developing and presenting oral briefings for senior leaders regarding findings and the status of complex or sensitive investigations. Assist in monitoring the progress of corrective measures taken by senior ODNI leadership, and provide advice and innovative solutions to senior officials regarding the implementation of recommendations. Help to develop drafts of ODNI policies for supervisory review that are designed to detect, deter, and deny the ability or capability to conduct espionage, sabotage, or subversion. Support the development and presentation of briefings that keep the DNI fully informed of CI risk identification and management relating to the administration of ODNI's programs. Assist and cooperate with the Department of Justice and other Federal agencies in investigating alleged violations of criminal law involving ODNI programs, operations or employees, in coordination with ODNI's Office of the General Counsel. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. Mandatory Requirements: Knowledge of and experience in the ODNI, Intelligence Community, and CIS mission and responsibilities. Basic ability to lead an investigative team, develop investigation plans, conduct complex investigation projects, and write reports to substantiate findings. Basic knowledge of investigative techniques and the laws, rules, regulations, and objectives of ODNI and the IC; Basic ability to interview, follow leads, research records, reconstruct events, and prepare reports; Basic ability to exercise sound judgment and form objective conclusions/recommendations based on empirical facts, evidence, and other pertinent information. Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, identify needs and requirements, and develop recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data. Basic ability to examine information, identify problems, uncover root causes, develop findings and leads, and make cogent, actionable recommendations. Experience: One to three years relevant professional experience required. Education: Bachelor's Degree in any relevant discipline with a preference for Criminal Justice or Psychology of a related area. Desired Requirements: Certifications/Licenses: CI Investigator certification or equivalent Federal Law Enforcement certification, or the ability to attain this certification, is preferred but not required at this grade level. Education Bachelor's Degree Additional Information JOB INTERVIEW TRAVEL Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) 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 Chief of Human Resource Management. In some cases 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, and not less than, the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum step rate 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 email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1217. 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.
