Engineering Group Chief

Engineering Group Chief

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Bethesda, Maryland

Salary Range: $151676 - $191900 Per Year

Job Summary: The Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Information Office (CIO) is responsible for advancing the Intelligence Community's mission by driving secure collaboration, integration, and information sharing; identifying and addressing information enterprise risks; and providing strategic leadership and oversight of the IC's enterprise architecture and enterprise information technology.

Major Duties:

• Support the ODNI CIO in the development of an IT service catalog with reference architecture, provide broad technical guidance to staff; and, depending upon assignment, supervise a small government and/or contractor staff. Collaborate with the ODNI Cloud Team in support of delivering ODNI IT systems to the cloud. Lead and manage complex computer engineering projects on behalf of the ODNI CIO, resolve requirements shortfalls, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; manage the design, development, testing, and implementation of technical and functional specifications; provide technical oversight and initiate, plan, implement, and coordinate activities throughout the life of the project. Support the design of engineering solutions and alternative design options to meet customer requirements and provide guidance to junior engineers in the design and development of engineering solutions. Deconflict complex functional requirements into underlying technical requirements and recommend "best fit" allocation of those requirements. Lead the development of technical and systems requirements. Conduct technical research on such topics as operational guidelines, best practices, and international standards, and support ODNI CIO in the development of enterprise services Oversee the design, evaluation, selection, and support of development (e.g., SecDevOps) and production support tools (e.g., monitoring) and platforms.

Qualifications: Mandatory Requirements: Expert experience in managing cross-community complex programs making impactful recommendations to enhance products and services, and resolving service failures while fulfilling partner needs. Superior ability to balance responsibilities across multiple project activities, effectively managing transitions and adapting to dynamic customer needs in fast-paced environments. Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a strong track record of working effectively both independently and in collaborative team environments, and demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior colleagues. Expert ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of varied audiences with different perspectives and objectives. Superior ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions as well as to integrate and build upon varied opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions. Superior ability to develop or implement information systems security plans and procedure's Superior ability to perform thorough work and conscientious about attending to detail. Expert knowledge of cloud computing, processes, and the service catalog, as well as how those service offerings combine to provide secure, cost-effective solutions that satisfy mission requirements. Superior knowledge of DevSecOps and strategies for adopting DevSecOps at the enterprise level. Proven experience adapting Agile frameworks transforming IT delivery focused on products. Experience: One year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). IT related experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT Certification). ITrelated experience demonstrating each of the four competencies (Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving) Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks Desired Requirements: Expert ability to quickly identify and apply new technologies, methodologies, and technical programming languages. Expert ability to design and document system specifications and produce prototypes/technical artifacts to demonstrate design. Expert ability to monitor trends in development, including the ability to assess the viability of competing technologies and recommend the adaption of emerging technologies.

How to Apply: We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. This post is for viewing purposes only. Internal ODNI Cadre Candidates must submit an application through the classified JobsDNI website. For current employees who do not currently have access to internal systems {due to extenuating circumstances, applications should be sent to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system) Detailee Candidates from within the IC must submit an application through the classified IC Joint Duty Program website. ONLY applicants from federal agencies outside the IC should send their complete application package to either DNI-COO-HRM-Vacancies-Mailbox@cia.ic.gov (classified email system) or vacancies@odni.gov (unclassified email system). Applicants experiencing technical issues may submit their application via email to either email system. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Applications submitted through the classified email system should NOT contain classified information above the TS//SI/TK//NOFORN level. APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST CONTAIN ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: - Social Security Number (SSN) - Photos of yourself - Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. - Encrypted and digitally signed documents 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.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-31