SNAP Assessments Officer with Security Clearance

Summary The mission of the National Counterintelligence & Security Center is to lead and support the U.S. Government's counterintelligence (CI) and security activities critical to protecting our nation; provide CI outreach to U.S. private sector entities at risk of foreign intelligence penetration; and issue public warnings regarding intelligence threats to the U.S. 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) 13467 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. Education Bachelor's degree 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. 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. 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. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. A complete application package must include: a. RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity. b. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted. c. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.) SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" is used to verify to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position. d. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed. e. WRITTEN ENDORSEMENT: Applicants from federal agencies must provide written endorsement from the employing agency concurring with the detail. Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligibl