SNAP Assessments Officer

2 months ago

Bethesda, Maryland, United States USAJobs Full time
Duties


The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC), Special Security Directorate (SSD) supports the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in her role as Security Executive Agent (SecEA) for the Executive Branch, as established by Executive Order (EO and 50 USC 3162a.

As the SecEA, the DNI has established the SecEA National Assessments Program (SNAP) to provide oversight and assess national security personnel vetting programs, security processes and procedures in the Executive Branch.

Specifically, SNAP is a key program for the oversight of government-wide personnel security processes for background investigations and adjudications for individuals eligible for access to classified information or in a national security sensitive position.

SNAP helps strengthen national security personnel vetting programs and gives agencies an opportunity to provide input into future SecEA initiatives.


The selected candidate will:
Conduct assessments of national security personnel vetting programs (i.e. investigative and adjudicative actions) within departments and agencies across the Executive Branch consistent with the DNI's oversight responsibilities as the SecEA, and in accordance with the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, EO 13467, EO 12968, as amended, and other related policies.


Conduct the research (to include travel for site visits) and identification of key program issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop innovative proposals for decision by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) senior leadership.

Determine relevance of source material, implement procedures, and analyze data to support ODNI senior leadership decisions.

Prepare comprehensive written reports documenting assessment findings and recommendations.


Present findings, conclusions, options, and recommendations to Executive Branch department and agency leadership (to include Security Directors and other senior leaders) and to DNI senior management.


Participate in Intelligence Community (IC) and Executive Branch working groups and other inter-agency forums to develop, update, and implement SecEA clearance reform initiatives.


Maintain partnerships with key stakeholders across the IC and United States Government (USG) through an open, collaborative approach as part of outreach, assist visits, and assessments, which may require occasional CONUS travel.


Provide briefings and presentations to ODNI leadership and agencies regarding SNAP and related initiatives, policies, and procedures and other emerging issues pertaining to national security personnel vetting.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • Must be a current permanent ODNI employee.

    OR

    Must be a current permanent Federal employee
    Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment.
    Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity
    • The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
    Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements:


Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment; and to lead and mentor junior colleagues.


Ability to communicate, both oral and in written, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives.

Ability to research and draft assessments, and perform technical edits to self-generated products without significant supervision.


Thorough ability to communicate with Federal partners, both verbally and in writing, to include conveying complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to meet the needs of diverse audiences.


Through ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions as well as to integrate and build upon diverse opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions.

Thorough ability to showcase initiative and offer recommendations as it pertains to improving internal workflows, products, and business processes.

Desired Requirements:


Knowledge or working-level experience with personnel vetting actions, such as but not limited to, investigations; adjudications; and related Intelligence Community and Executive Branch personnel security policies and reform initiatives.

Knowledge and experience with Excel, Adobe; and PowerPoint.

Experience assessing program accomplishments, best practices, or deficiencies and making recommendations for improvement.


Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with research and analytic efforts needed to conduct assessments of national security personnel vetting programs.

Education


Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with research and analytic efforts needed to conduct assessments of national security personnel vetting programs.

Additional information

Job Interview Travel:
Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C. area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.

Salary Determination:

A current Federal Government employee, selected for a detail, will be assigned to the position at their current grade and salary.

Other Information

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:
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 Accommodation Office Representative by classified email at , by unclassified email at , by telephone at or by FAX at Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD 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.

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