Supervisory Intelligence Operations Specialist (Director of Intelligence)

Summary This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Immediate Office of the Secretary, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This position is within the Office of National Security (ONS). This announcement has an applicant limit of 50 and will close on the day that 50 applications have been received, at 11:59 PM. Please read the "How You'll be Evaluated" section for specific details regarding the evaluation process for this job. Duties WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As an Supervisory Intelligence Operations Specialist (Director of Intelligence) , you will use your knowledge and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by: Advises the ONS Director and Deputy Director on intelligence activities and threats and recommends programmatic changes and initiatives to meet the ONS mission requirements and program priorities. Responsible for specific assignments from the Director or Deputy Director concerning issues which require prompt advice on broad office, agency, and Departmental management and program initiatives. Works with the Director and Deputy Director in addressing highly sensitive and complex issues critical to the effective management of ONS. Develops and issues intelligence policies and procedures for ONS operations, to effect maximum utilization of human resources, materials, and funds. Makes recommendations for solutions to Departmental issues, and implements process improvements, with a focus on customer service and execution of the national security mission. Develops and maintains a robust, collaborative network with components and leadership across the Intelligence Community and is responsible for identifying, clarifying, and promulgating the Department's short-and long-term intelligence requirements. Represents ONS and the Department in Intelligence Community leadership events, working groups, strategic planning forums, and ad hoc engagements. Provides intelligence briefings and written analytic products to the HHS Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Assistant Deputy Secretary for National Security, and other relevant HHS officials/policymakers on threats relevant to the Department's mission. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship required Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov Suitable for federal employment Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date. Financial disclosure statement may be required. Probationary (or trial) period may be required. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative applicant drug test result and be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. Qualifications WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Advising senior national security and intelligence executives on intelligence policies, practices, and governing legal frameworks --including Executive Order 12333 --to ensure organizational compliance with federal standard Leading, managing, and mentoring teams of all-source intelligence analysts, delivering timely warning and strategic intelligence analysis to inform leadership decisions, including implementing career and professional development pathways incorporating Intelligence Community training and education resources. Developing and managing a program of analysis (POA) aligned with the Presidential Intelligence Priorities and National Intelligence Prioritization Framework (NIPF) related to HHS equities; Preparing and successfully delivering intelligence-derived products and briefings that address senior leadership and policymaker needs; building a budget based on your POA and monitoring planning and expenditure of funds; ensuring accountability and stewardship of funds and providing accurate, timely spend plans, travel requests, and vouchers. Leading constructive, collaborative relationships within the Intelligence Community and with other intelligence and national security stakeholders and customers across the mission space. Building formal outreach plans ensuring insights are reflected in deliverables, synchronizing efforts with your unit and the broader enterprise to ensure stakeholders remained fully informed and the work brought a coordinated, integrated, enterprise perspective to bear against your mission. Authoring and reviewing executive talking points and building prep books in support of Cabinet-level Principals attending White House Policy Meetings and bilateral and multilateral meetings and representing your organization at National Security Council-led meetings (i.e., PCCs/IPCs, Sub-PCCs/IPCs, etc.). Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon multiple factors, including funds availability. If authorized, certain incentives may require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include the following: moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc. Bargaining Unit Position: NO Research position: NO Drug Screening Required: YES Applicants selected for this position will be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. Veterans' Preference - https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an CTAP/ICTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position. Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. 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. 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 windowLearn 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.