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Office of the Director of National Intelligence Senior Systems and Architecture Analyst in Bethesda, Maryland
Summary The Policy & Capabilities Directorate ensures the IC is best postured for the threats and challenges of an uncertain future, through strategy, policy, and capabilities development. Comprised of 7 organizations, PC oversees IC Human Capital; Acquisition, Procurement & Facilities; Intelligence Advance Research Projects Activity; Science & Technology Group; Requirements, Cost & Effectiveness; Policy & Strategy; and Data and Partnership Interoperability. Responsibilities Major Duties and Responsibilities: The ADNI for Requirements Cost and Effectiveness (RC&E) informs decision makers by delivering insight on the future intelligence environment and fact-based analysis on strategic issues, capabilities, cost, and effectiveness. RC&E provides systems analytic capability and conducts intelligence net assessments to inform decisions; delivers sound analysis that combines cost, programmatic, and technical acumen with discipline and collaboration; and, leads effective IC requirements processes while producing accurate cost estimates for major systems and services. This Senior Systems and Architecture Analyst assists the ADNI for RC&E in carrying out these polies and programs as stated above. To do this, RCE conducts independent systems analytic and operational research that combines cost, programmatic, and technical acumen with community collaboration. In addition, this position leads and conducts portfolio, architectural and end-to-end analysis; participates in the IC requirements process; supports accurate cost estimates for major systems and services; and supports the development of the Consolidated Intelligence Guidance. Specifically, this position will: Lead, plan, design, and conduct major analytic and evaluative studies and reviews of cross-cutting Intelligence Community (IC) issues and programs to identify investment alternatives for Director of National Intelligence (DNI) decision. Lead, plan, and apply knowledge of a broad range of systems analysis and statistical methods to assess current and proposed IC programs and make recommendations on how to improve program effectiveness. Lead, design, conduct, and implement appropriate analysis, studies, investigations, and examinations of ODNI and IC programs and plans; construct and use simulation models, organize analysis teams and conduct analyses, and prepare written reports and briefings documenting these technical efforts. Lead, plan, and develop background papers, talking points and other analytic products to support IC senior leadership to make informed programmatic decisions. Lead, initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with IC stakeholders, colleagues, and users to analyze systems and operations performance metrics, reporting requirements, and exchange knowledge and leverage information sharing techniques regarding current and proposed capabilities. 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: Academic background (e.g. Bachelor's of Science) in systems engineering, operations research, systems analysis or modeling and simulation. Expert experience developing and applying quantitative and qualitative methodologies for decision support or systems analysis to identify alternatives for resolving complex issues. Superior interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills required to effectively manage sensitive issues and expert ability to plan, lead, and implement complex technical projects. Superior oral and written communications skills, including ability to clearly convey complex information and ideas at all levels of management. Superior ability to develop consensus recommendations and to solicit input from colleagues and peers; superior ability to remain open minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements. 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 DNIDiversityWMA@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. 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.