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. Responsibilities The Chief, Technical Security Group also serves as the Technical Security and Signals Countermeasures Community Lead. Oversee and lead staff in planning, evaluating, analyzing, and conducting detailed reviews of Intelligence Community (IC) policies, programs, and standards to ensure national security information is appropriately protected, based on current technologies, capabilities, and conditions; provide security expertise to identify and implement strategies maximize IC security capabilities. Direct staff in the planning, evaluation, development, and implementation of IC-wide policies, charters, directives, standards, training, and other official statues/programs that ensure national security information is protected in operational environments. Oversee and lead staffs in performing research and planning for IC-wide security committees and at IC-wide forums and interagency working groups that oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of IC-wide policies and programs. Oversee and lead staff in the planning, preparation, and presentation of high-level briefings, bulletins, and other communications vehicles for senior IC and ODNI managers as well as other major stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive awareness of the development and implementation of IC-wide policies, programs, and standards. Oversee and direct staff in the planning, coordination, and analysis of complex technical information to identify subtle security system/facility vulnerabilities and recommend effective countermeasures; lead staff in planning and implementing the development of advanced technologies to enhance current security programs within the IC, ODNI, and Department of State (DoS). Oversee and lead staff in planning and conducting program management initiatives by identifying the resources needed to accomplish work, executing a spend plan, assessing variances from cost and schedule baseline, and reallocating resources as needed. Lead staff in initiating, cultivating, and maintaining productive working relationships with security colleagues, IC security experts, DoS personnel, and other major stakeholders to develop policies, programs, and standards to improve the United States (US) technical security posture and, when appropriate, present, justify, defend, negotiate, and/or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues. Lead a team of professional staff and assess performance, collaborate and oversee goal setting, and provide feedback on personal development. Other duties, as assigned. 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: Expert knowledge of IC components' security programs, processes, policies, and methodologies, and an understanding of how these security disciplines are incorporated into overseas United States (US) facilities. Expert knowledge of applicable federal laws, Presidential Directives, Executive Orders, and IC Directives affecting diplomatic security, technical security, physical security, cyber security, and counterintelligence awareness at overseas posts. Expertise in the in the areas of technical security to include current TSCM and/or TEMPEST certification and familiarity in the areas of physical and network security, and counterintelligence threats. Expert knowledge of project management concepts and principles and superior experience planning, organizing, developing, and implementing physical and technical security systems, programs, and/or policies. Expert knowledge of US Government security requirements and operations abroad as well as surveillance techniques and technologies; ability to serve on occasional overseas temporary duty assignments. Superior oral and written communication skills and superior ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products to influence senior leadership, communicate effectively with people at all staff levels (both internal and external to the organization), and brief management on reviews and findings, Superior analytical and critical thinking skills, including superior ability to think strategically, identify needs and requirements, and develop recommendations; superior ability to research, gather, analyze, summarize, and present qualitative and quantitative data and suggest actionable recommendations. Superior ability to establish regular contact with high-level internal and external resources and customers, supplying or seeking information on policies and standards; superior ability to tactfully express ideas or opinions to senior leaders, customers, and other stakeholders. Superior ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, mentor junior colleagues, and utilize strong organizational and interpersonal problem-solving skills. Expert ability to direct taskings, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development of all levels of personnel. 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.