Chief IT Operations

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, diversity & inclusion, finance and budget, information technology, security, facilities, and information management. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI) Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI. Qualifications Mandatory Requirements: Superior ability to balance responsibilities among project activities; ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, adapting to varying customer needs. Superior successful experience leading a DevSecOps, Network Ops, IT operations and/or Security Ops teams in the management of information technology and information systems. Superior experience building and maintaining secure CI/CD environments, implementing automated security testing, and integrating DevSecOps practices into deployment pipelines while ensuring compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements. Superior track record of successfully coaching technical teams in adaptive planning methods, implementing structured sprint cycles, and establishing metrics-driven process improvements that enhance delivery efficiency. Expert ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives. Superior leadership skills, having an ability to influence a cross-functional group towards a unified direction and having an ability to influence senior business leadership. Qualified applicants must have a minimum of 15 years in working experience in a senior IT position within a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment. Superior understanding of telecommunications and have vast experience in disaster recovery planning and implementation as well as data storage solutions. Knowledge of network and security operations analytic tools (e.g., network performance, link analysis, data integration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Analysis, and Respose (SOAR)). Desired Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any other related field. Strong preference for candidates who possess industry-recognized certifications in Agile methodologies, IT Service Management, and/or DevOps/DevSecOps practices. Certifications such as Scrum Master, ITIL Foundation, or similar qualifications demonstrating expertise in process improvement, service delivery, and secure software development lifecycles are highly valued. An equivalent of the same in practical experience is also acceptable for the position. In lieu of a degree, the qualified candidate for this position must have a minimum of 10 years in working experience in a senior IT position within a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment. Additional information This position is eligible for the ODNI GSIT pay scale, which ODNI is currently offering for permanent and staff reserve employees in specifically designated IT-related occupational series that generally aligns to the OPM Information Technology Management Series 2210. Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area 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 Director/ Human Resource Management. On occasional instances 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 but not less than the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum rate (i.e., step 10) 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 classified email at [email protected], by unclassified email at [email protected], by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. 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. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.