Operations Support Action Officer

Summary Lead proactive counterintelligence and security activities across the United States government, integrating the instruments of national power to detect, report, deter, disrupt, investigate, exploit, and defeat foreign intelligence threats. Learn more about this agency Duties Provide logistics support to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) (including dispersed offices and centers), ensuring that all aspects of logistics requirements are met by integrating logistics solutions to meet ODNI component objectives, contributing to and managing logistics plans for specific projects or events in support of customer requirements. Maintains ODNI's accountable property program by integrating actions involving the acquisition, assignment, and disposition of accountable property, and ensuring that property inventories are current and accurate. Prepares detailed logistics plans for ODNI components by translating customer objectives and applying logistics principles in order to successfully meet customer requirements. Provide rapid response to emerging logistics support requirements, actively participating in the definition and execution of key logistics support services for ODNI's components. Coordinate requirements for the logistics procurement process, anticipate stock and supply needs, administer contingency plans, ensure operational readiness through management of contingency materials, and coordinate the transportation of materials. Maintain productive working relationships with ODNI staff, other IC organizations, and private service providers in order to provide logistics support to ODNI and its component organizations. 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 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. Thorough knowledge of ODNI's logistics processes, policies, regulations, and unique authorities and of ODNI's accountable property program. Thorough knowledge of property management or other logistics-related disciplines such as supply chain management, inventory management, warehousing procedures, office relocations, shipping and receiving, transportation, facilities support, and contracts. Thorough knowledge of project management with proven ability to plan, organize, and coordinate requirements and priorities. Thorough knowledge of logistic processes, policies, and regulations, as well as experience developing operational policies and standard operating procedures. Thorough organizational, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills as well as knowledge of various application systems. Ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and have periodic contacts with other offices, supplying or seeking information on specialized and non-specialized matters; use of tact when expressing ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders. Interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment. 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. 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 [email protected], 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. Expand Hide  additional information 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.