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Contracting Officer
Office of the Director of National Intelligence · Posted today
About the Role
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the development, negotiation, and presentation of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence to the President and the Congress. The CFO's three main responsibilities include resource management (budget analysis, formulation, justification, and execution), performance planning and evaluation, and financial management improvement.
What You'll Do
- →The Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads IC-wide efforts to develop, determine, and present the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget to the Office of Management and Budget and Congress on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence.
- →The IC CFO also leads IC resource, performance, and financial management as well as procurement oversight and facilities activities.
- →Additionally, IC CFO, through the CFE, provides oversight of ODNI resources, managing formulation, justification, execution, contracts, manpower, financial audits, and ODNI budget matters in coordination with the IC, OMB, DoW, and Congress.
- →The IC CFO serves as the single point of integration for all performance- and budget-related activities across the 18 NIP elements.
- →Major Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct independent research and analysis of federal acquisition statutes, regulations (e.g., FAR and supplements), and Intelligence Community policies to develop, revise, and implement procurement guidance.
- →Assist with the drafting, coordination, and issuance of acquisition policy memoranda, implementing instructions, white papers, and briefing materials for senior leadership decision-making.
- →Serve as a reviewer of acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, source selection documentation, and statements of work to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policy; provide authoritative recommendations.
- →Apply knowledge of full-lifecycle contracting to offer comprehensive advisory support covering acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation strategies, award documentation, contract administration, and closeout activities.
- →Perform complex cost and price analysis and develop negotiation strategies; provide recommendations regarding contract type selection (e.g., firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, IDIQ).
- →Evaluate and provide policy guidance on the use of innovative acquisition approaches, including Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), CRADAs, and other non-traditional contracting methods.
- →Assist with coordination efforts with contracting officers, contracting officer representatives, program officials, legal counsel, and senior stakeholders to resolve acquisition policy issues and ensure consistent interpretation and implementation of guidance.
- →Analyze procurement trends, audit findings, and enterprise-level performance data to identify systemic compliance risks and develop strategic process improvements that enhance efficiency, transparency, and acquisition integrity across the IC.
- →Serve directly as a COTR or in similar capacities in OT and FAR based acquisitions.
- →Work, as part of a team, on efficient organizational operations and institute effective contracting principles, techniques, and procedures by comprehension of Agency strategic vision.
Requirements
- ✓Must be a current permanent ODNI employee OR must be a current permanent Federal employee with supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment (JDA).
- ✓JDA applicants must be currently at the grade level specified in the advertisement.
- ✓No temporary promotion opportunities will be granted for this position.
- ✓The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
- ✓Joint Duty applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency.
- ✓Joint Duty applicants must have a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one.
- ✓The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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