ODNI Senior Procurement Executive

Summary

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.

Duties

• 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. The ODNI Senior Procurement Executive is the senior principal advisor within the Office of the Chief Financial Executive responsible for leading the acquisition and procurement efforts across the ODNI, providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure effective and efficient acquisition practices. To be considered, applicants must have significant procurement and acquisitions experience, preferably in an Intelligence Community (IC) agency. They must also possess a strong understanding of federal procurement regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and experience with acquisition management systems. This role requires a seasoned professional with expertise in strategic planning, leadership and management, who can drive process improvements and implement best practices to achieve organizational goals. Leads the implementation of ODNI acquisitions planning by executing comprehensive procurement strategies, collaborating with senior stakeholders to identify acquisition priorities, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives, IC policies, and FAR. Certify Contracting Officers: Approve Contracting Officers' certifications in the Acquisition Workforce Certification System, ensuring they possess the necessary training and expertise. Delegate Procurement Authority: Delegate procurement authority to Contracting Officers as necessary to facilitate the procurement process. Acquisition Review Board (ARB) Document Reviews: Conduct reviews of ARB documents to ensure compliance with federal regulations and policies. Supervise Procurement Staff: Supervise the Head of Contracting Activities and Corporate Contracting Officers' Technical Representatives, providing guidance and oversight on procurement activities. Ensure Compliance with Regulations: Ensure all procurement actions comply with federal regulations, including the FAR, and ODNI policies and procedures. Provide Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction to the procurement team, identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing best practices. Represent the DNI or Office on-related fora and conduct ongoing collaboration and outreach with stakeholders and partners across the ODNI, IC, Department of War, United States Government, and oversight organizations (e.g., Congress and OMB), as needed, to meet mission objectives. Perform personnel management responsibilities with a focus on building a high-performance workforce; promote team building and a collaborative work environment; ensure goals and performance objectives are understood; assess performance and provide timely feedback, recognition, and remediation.

Qualifications

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) listed below in your resume. RESUMES MUST NOT EXCEED TWO (2) PAGES. Resumes over the two (2)-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, educations, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your resume does not demonstrate evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. For more information regarding ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page on the OPM website. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. ISCOCQ: Leading the Intelligence Enterprise This core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Community's mission and to lead and leverage cross-organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this senior officer qualification is a deep understanding of the intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the IC's core values. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualification Review Board (QRB)) or your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Mandatory Requirements: Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in overseeing procurement and contracting processes to deliver desired outcomes, and analyze cost-benefits to set priorities. Expert-level knowledge in identifying, interpreting, and adhering to relevant regulations, guidelines, laws, and directives, maintaining currency and compliance in evolving regulatory. Ability to manage large-scale acquisition programs, leveraging strategic planning, and execution capabilities to drive successful outcomes. Excellent performance as a Senior Contracting Officer with unlimited warrant authority. Experience working in a government agency or contracting with government agencies is highly desirable. Level III Contracting Certification preferred. Bachelor's Degree, prefer Master's Degree or equivalent relevant work experience.

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.

Education

Bachelors Degree

How to apply

We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJOBS. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. Your application must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents