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Staff Director for the Chief Operating Officer ODNI

Office of the Director of National Intelligence · Posted 1 days ago

On-site McLean, VA $152K – $210K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Intelligence ENTJESTJESTP Operations
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About the Role

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) administers the Director of National Intelligence (DNI's) vision and direction to the ODNI enterprise. This includes synchronizing policy, plans, procedures, and cross-functional issues. The COO oversees all ODNI business operations, including such areas as human resources, internal policies, finance and budget, information technology, security, facilities, and information management.

What You'll Do

  • Lead, manage, and direct a professional level staff, evaluate performance, collaborate on goal setting, and provide feedback and guidance regarding personal and professional development opportunities.
  • Provide day-to-day management and direction of component staff and business operations; execute budget, personnel, and policy decisions to support the components' activities.
  • Initiate and manage programmatic and budget requirements that underwrite the daily operations.
  • Provide guidance and direction to Staff Directors and Chiefs of Staff across the ODNI enterprise as well as to component-level Chiefs of Staff and Front Office staffs on a variety of component-wide programs and ODNI initiatives.
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of management guidance to Component Directors and Front Office staffs; coordinate internal, external management, and policy initiatives to ensure alignment with key corporate priorities.
  • Develop and evaluate project proposals and annual action plans to determine the impact on current resources and to support resource forecasting and reviews.
  • Lead a professional staff, assess performance, oversee corporate goal setting, and provide feedback on personal and professional development.
  • Maintain effective and productive working relationships across the entire ODNI organization and within the IC elements to address issues that span multiple mission or program areas.
  • Manage corporate communications ensuring workforce awareness of IC, ODNI, and organizational programs, initiatives, requirements, and other opportunities.

Requirements

  • You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age.
  • You must be willing to move to the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA).
  • You must successfully complete a medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
  • PROBATIONARY & TRIAL PERIODS Employees newly appointed to the Senior National Intelligence Service (SNIS) are subject to a twelve (12)-month probationary period to assess their ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at a level of excellence expected of a senior executive.
  • For permanent employees newly hired into the ODNI, the probationary period will run concurrently with the first twelve (12) months of a new employee's two (2)-year trial period.
  • EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualification (ICSOCQ) in your resume.
  • Please see qualification section.
  • FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions.
  • Responses cannot exceed 200 words per question.
  • Submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI.
  • 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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Job ID: 6c4eadbc-d493-401e-a722-1d685ca93f79

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