Strategy Management 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.

Duties

The National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) is dedicated to leading the U.S. Counterintelligence and Security communities, countering all threats posed by adversarial foreign intelligence affiliated threats and enhancing our national security posture at every level. We will serve as the head of U.S. counterintelligence and integrate the instruments of national power to counter foreign intelligence threats. NCSC will be the "center of gravity" to support the counterintelligence and security efforts of the entire U.S. interagency, and public sector initiatives to protect our nation from adversarial efforts to exploit the United States and victimize the American people. Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive ICT supply chain security programs, policies, and procedures to facilitate secure information sharing across the U.S. Government while safeguarding sensitive intelligence sources and methods, operational equities, law enforcement equities, and U.S. persons' privacy from supply chain threats (e.g., malicious hardware/software, counterfeit components, or compromised vendors). Assess the impact of supply chain vulnerabilities and information-sharing barriers within the Intelligence Community (IC), collaborating with policy analysts, IC partners, and ICT security stakeholders to design and execute policy, process, and technical improvements that mitigate risks while enhancing cross-domain data flows. Support strategic planning to address ICT supply chain and intelligence access challenges, identifying technological, procedural, and policy gaps that impede secure information dissemination across IC agencies and the broader U.S. Government, with a focus on resilient, trusted supplier ecosystems. Facilitate secure information exchange across the IC and with non-traditional stakeholders by balancing the responsibility-to-share principle with need-to-know, supply chain risk management, and zero-trust principles, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-161, CISA guidelines). Ensure mission-critical information sharing requirements are met with timeliness, integrity, and supply chain resilience, proactively addressing delays or disruptions caused by compromised ICT components, logistics vulnerabilities, or adversarial interference. Drive continuous professional development in ICT supply chain security best practices, emerging threats (e.g., counterfeit hardware, firmware tampering), and advanced information-sharing to enhance coordination between ODNI, the IC, and inter-agency partners, with a focus on defense-in-depth and supply chain hardening strategies. Champion inter-agency and cross-directorate collaboration by developing and refining ICT supply chain security policies, guidelines, and procedures, while brokering secure information-sharing agreements that account for multi-stakeholder risk appetites and classified/unclassified information protections. Orchestrate inter-agency ICT supply chain security initiatives, harmonizing competing stakeholder priorities, risk tolerances, and operational requirements-including participation in high-level working groups, tabletop exercises, and supply chain threat intelligence sharing forums-to prevent, detect, and mitigate supply chain exploits. Prepare and deliver senior-level briefings, reports, and strategic assessments for ODNI leadership, senior policymakers, and intelligence consumers, translating complex ICT supply chain risks, mitigation strategies, and policy recommendations into actionable, decision-ready insights tailored to stakeholder needs. Qualifications

This is an excepted service GS-13 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-13 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-13 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-11 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility. Thorough Knowledge in the missions, capabilities, and interdependencies of Intelligence Community (IC) organizations, enabling the formulation of national-level strategies and policies that advance U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives. Ability to lead cross-functional teams in developing, refining, and implementing high-impact strategies and policies, leveraging advanced analytical frameworks to address complex national security challenges. Demonstrated capacity to anticipate emerging threats, geopolitical shifts, and technological disruptions, integrating these insights into forward-looking strategic plans to ensure organizational agility and resilience. Thorough Knowledge in assessing the effectiveness of strategic initiatives, implementation plans, and programmatic outcomes, coupled with the ability to design and execute innovative solutions to gaps or inefficiencies. Thorough Knowledge in distilling fragmented or ambiguous data into actionable intelligence, identifying knowledge gaps, and presenting rigorous, defensible analyses to inform high-stakes decisions-while proactively recommending alternative approaches. Written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex strategic concepts, organizational priorities, and policy recommendations to senior leaders, interagency partners, and external stakeholders. Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in written reports, and to logically analyze, synthesize, and evaluate multiple sources of information for their inclusion in briefings and written documents. Skill in synthesizing diverse, often conflicting information sources into coherent, high-impact briefings and reports that drive executive-level understanding and decision-making. Ability to exercise sound, time-sensitive judgment in dynamic environments while fostering collaborative solutions.

Education

Do not submit transcripts. How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Only include documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. If you have more than one copy of a document, only include your most recent copy. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. As part of the application process for this position, applicants will be required to respond to four free-response essay questions, which are detailed below. These responses will not be scored or rated as part of the initial evaluation. Instead, they provide applicants with an opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications, professional background, and commitment to public service. 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. Other 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 otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Office Representative by email at [email protected], by telephone at (703)275-3900 or by FAX at (703)275-1277. 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.